June 2008 - Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Ryan Skripak - Board Certified Orthopedic Specialists

We at NJCPT are proud to announce that two of our physical therapists, Ryan Skripak and Carrie Jones, have recently passed their Board Specialist Certification exams in Orthopedics.

 According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), “Specialization is the process by which a physical therapist builds on a broad base of professional education and practice to develop a greater depth of knowledge and skills related to a particular area of practice.”  Ryan and Carrie have successfully mastered the advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and experience unique to the specialized area of orthopedic physical therapy.  Once a physical therapist has achieved board certification, they are recognized by having “OCS” (Orthopedic Certified Specialist) added to their credentials.    In order to obtain board certification, a physical therapist must complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct patient care in the specialty area, and then must pass a rigorous exam given by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

We would like to congratulate Carrie and Ryan for all their continued hard work and dedication to our patients and to their own professional development.

April 2008 - NJCPT Nominated as Top Small Workplace in North America in WSJ Contest

The New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy (NJCPT) was among 800 small businesses nominated to apply for recognition as one of North America’s Top Small Workplaces of 2008.  NJCPT is one of the five million small businesses that employ between 2 and 500 people in the United States.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), in partnership with the not-for-profit organization Winning Workplaces, annually seeks to identify the Top Small Workplaces across North America.  WSJ and Winning Workplaces conduct a national search for small employers who can serve as great examples and inspire other business leaders to create better workplaces.

The nomination process aims to identify employers who foster teamwork, flexibility, high productivity, and innovation, while also treating their employees with respect and providing benefits, both traditional and nontraditional, that make the employee experience better.

Nominees are evaluated on many aspects of business including associate growth, development, advancement, hiring practices, and benefit programs, as well as workplace values, culture, and goals.

NJCPT was nominated for consideration because of each of our associates’ commitment to the team, and thus our outstanding performance and productivity.  Our opportunities for both personal and professional growth and advancement are among the best, and the way we implement all of our basic tenets is what makes us truly proud of this business.

March 25, 2008 - Local Physical Therapists Inspired Disabled Kids at Matheny Medical Center

Peapack, NJ – Local physical therapists took the lead in helping disabled kids live beyond their physical limitations.  Joining leaders like physical therapist Joann Ferrara, whose ballet class for severely disabled girls was profiled on NBC’s Today Show, The New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy (NJCPT) worked to create an inspiring event for the kids at Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, NJ.  The associates, patients, and friends of NJCPT went bowling with these special children at the AMF Strike N Spare Lanes in Green Brook, NJ.  Funding for the trip was provided by donations raised at NJCPT.  Participants met at the Matheny Center for an orientation and tour and then continued to the AMF Strike N Spare Lanes. 

Matheny Medical and Educational Center is a teaching hospital and premier facility for people of all ages with developmental disabilities.  Matheny specializes in the care of children and adults with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and Lesch-Nyhan disease. 

The New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned practice in Riverdale, NJ.  Established in 2000, the center is the premier practice of sports and orthopedic physical therapy in northern New Jersey.  Outreach like this bowling trip is in keeping with NJCPT’s mission to always treat the whole patient—emotional and physical.

January 30, 2008 - Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center Sports Medicine Workshop

NJCPT founder, Ben Burton, was a featured presenter at the 1st Annual Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center Sports Medicine Workshop on January 30, 2008. Dr. Burton presented "The 5 Secrets of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation for Throwing Athletes" to the participants.  In this presentation, Ben took his 14 year of clinical experience of working with top caliber throwing athletes and combined it with the most current evidenced-based medicine research available.  

Also participating in the event were Yogi Berra himself along with Steve Donahue, the athletic trainer for the New York Yankees.

December 12, 2007 - NJCPT Helps Local Families in Cat Adoption

At NJCPT, we often help patients and friends with adoption of local animals from shelters. John and Carol Wisniewski, two of our amazing patients, were kind enough to write the following letter...

Dear Ben, Thank you for making it possible for us to adopt a new family pet. Jack is a male cat, approximately 3 years old. He is very sweet and affectionate and doesn't seem to be stressed out by our in your face, big yellow lab, Jasper, or our first cat, Rocky.

I know your kindness and concern for homeless animals, is an extension of your concern for all who come to the center in need of physical therapy. Your staff, dedicated and highly skilled, follow your guidelines for giving the ultimate in care.

While having our physical therapy needs met, our cares are listened to with a kind and patient ear. Our thirst is quenched and our growling tummy's are fed. We are absorbed into a soothing family atmosphere. Therapists and patients become friends. We see familiar faces as we come back again and again, over many years.

Your center is a model for treating people with respect, and dignity. Thank you again, for Jack, and for all of the times we were helped with physical therapy.

Sincerely,
John and Carol Wisniewski