Stony Brook Physical Therapy Program

The SBU DPT program is looking for PTs, age 55 or older, to act as patients during the Cardiopulmonary PT II class this fall. This course is completely simulation-based and we are looking to make the experience as realistic as possible for the students. This is a chance to display your acting skills!! If you are interested or know anyone who might be interested, please email Susan Miale at [email protected] for details. Thanks for considering!

Congratulations to Greta, one of the DREAM participants in Agnes McConlogue-Ferro's joint venture with the National Dance Institute in NYC. Greta's entry into NPR's 2022 Student Podcast Challenge, entitled, The Importance of Inclusive Dance for People with Disabilities, was selected as a Top 10 Finalist for middle school-aged students. Greta talks about her experience in two inclusive dance classes, with DREAM being the program where her dance experiences started. Agnes couldn't be more proud of her....Enjoy! https://soundcloud.com//the-importance-of-inclusive-dance-

Proactive Care Physical Therapy in Bohemia is looking for a PT to join our team. Private out-patient facility (owner by SB alumna) specializing in manual therapy with treatment sessions of 30 minutes in fully equipped private rooms. We pride ourselves on the high level of quality care that we provide. We are looking for a Physical Therapist that is a team player with good manual skills who enjoys practicing autonomously. Position may start as part-time and grow to full-time.... Benefits include vacation, 401K, Salary commensurates with experiencenew graduates welcome. Please fax resume to 631-630-6486 or email to [email protected]

The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset is looking for both Full Time and Part Time Physical Therapists New graduates welcome to apply. Temporary Licenses are welcome! For more information, contact:... Alexander Stein, OT, Assistant Director of Rehab at [email protected] The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset 100 Southern Blvd Nesconset, NY 11767 P (631) 361-8800 Visit us Online! www.hamletrehab.com

Stony Brook University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be hosting its annual Baby Day on Friday, June 17 from 10:00 - 12:00. This experience is part of the students' Growth and Development Across the Lifespan course where they learn the details of infant motor and cognitive development. Each year, we try to recruit as many infants as possible so that the students can appreciate the wondrous variety of human development. Please contact Susan Miale ([email protected]) if you have a child between 2-months-old and 16-months-old that you would be willing to let us observe OR if you think you might know anyone else who would be interested in participating. Thanks for your help!

So proud of Dr. James Pierre-Glaude! He's a terrific role model for our students. :)

The Therapy SPOT, PLLC, (SBU alumna owned) is looking for a part-time therapist to cover a maternity leave from April 13, 2021 through Labor Day. This position has the potential to become permanent and to expand. New graduates welcome to apply and pediatric experience is a must. For more information or to apply, contact: Phyllis Lepre Reischmann, PT Executive Director, The Therapy SPOT PLLC... [email protected] Phone: 631-582-0088 Mobile: 516-443-3278 See more

Two first-year students from Southampton, Ashtyn Muzio and Faith Pelle, spent their winter break organizing an information session for students and faculty interested in hearing about experiences from physical therapists that work with dancers. Ashtyn and Faith are dancers themselves and were looking for inspiration before starting their first spring semester. Stony Brook PT alumni Joe Conger, Christine Keller, Brigid Gillis, and faculty member Agnes McConlogue-Ferro spoke at... this event, sharing their stories and experience about their dance background, tips and tricks on how they used dance to their advantage during PT school while learning material, living situations for their practices, advice to their previous selves in PT school, and even input how non-dancers can learn more about the dancer population and dancer's bodies. It was a fantastic night filled with laughter, learning, and motivation. We are so grateful for all of these beautiful people! We thank our speakers and everyone who joined Ashtyn and Faith's wonderful event! See more

Our national organization is celebrating it's 100th anniversary today! Watch the APTA Founders' Day Celebration LIVE tonight at 8pm. https://www.apta.org///2021/01/15/founders-day-celebration

Christina Burke just finished a terrific LSVT BIG certification lab on Zoom for some of the third year DPT students. It was a huge success! DPT faculty, Nancy Krisch, Lisa Muratori and Sarah Cohen, were kind enough to assist Christina in the LSVT BIG certification. Thank you to all the individuals who are battling Parkinson's Disease who volunteered to help in this process.

This year, instead of our annual DPT Formal celebration, we wished our third-year students much success in their final two clinical experiences over a "send off" Zoom event. We would like to thank all our of dedicated clinical faculty that have so graciously welcomed our students into their facilities for these important senior clinical learning experiences despite the pandemic. We are so grateful for your ongoing support!

Twas the night before finals.....

Out East Therapy of NY is now hiring for school age, CPSE and EI cases all over the Island. Out East Therapy of NY has been in business since 2003 and contracts with a wonderful group of Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, Teachers, Psychologists and Tutors who work with children from 0-21 years of age. We are We need YOU! Please join our team by [email protected]. I will send you a packet and get you started immediately. We look forward to hearing from you! www.outeasttherapy.com

Terrific Newsday piece that should encourage everyone to social distance and wear masks. University Hospital is featured in the second half. Watch for the name of our alumnus, Timothy Lee, DPT, as a presenter on the 'Proning Techniques and Safe Patient Handling' slide. https://www.newsday.com/opini/proning-covid-icu-1.50078308

Recent Stony Brook University graduate, Amanda Kaufman, PT, DPT, was a finalist last spring in the annual physical therapy student essay contest co-sponsored by the ACAPT Consortium for the Humanities, Ethics, and Professionalism (CHEP) and the Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation. This writing competition is designed to encourage deep thinking by students about the role and value of humanities, ethics, and professionalism in academic training and professional life. So proud of Amanda and her accomplishment!

Today we proudly celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and feature one of our many heros, Jillian Mercado. Jillian is a model, activist and actress on 'The L Word: Generation Q'. Agnes McConlogue-Ferro and Jillian have a cherished relationship that has spanned over two decades. Jillian has graciously been part of Stony Brook DPT's Pediatrics class the past several years. On this day, and every day, we support Jillian for who she is: a true champion of body positivity, inclusivity and equality for all. Jillian is pictured here with Agnes and former DPT students (now alumni!) Yi, Annie and Danielle.