After a very busy fall and winter, I am finally returning to my blog with some thoughts on service. It's been a few weeks since #APTACSM in New Orleans and I've had some time to reflect on the week. There is much that I could talk about: the massive amount of people that attended, the wonderful and thought provoking sessions, the city itself; but what typically stands out for me is the connections that I form and strengthen. It is awe inspiring to think about all of the volunteer time that goes into a sucessful conference. It is this demonstration of service to the profession that inspires me to do my part and keeps me coming back for more. I've have the pleasure to serve both the Michigan chapter of APTA (MPTA) over the past decade and more recently the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy (AACPT) this past year. I found service to be enriching and invigorating, especially with the current volatile state of health care. So I've decided to ...
Sharing my reflections, insights, and (hopefully) humor as a Rural Acute Care Physical Therapist and Man of Many Hats as I try and play my part to advance the PT profession; stay balanced as a husband, father, cyclist, homebrewer, and occasional painter; and embrace my inner geek. My thoughts are my own.