1. Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy Associates Inc. (OSPTA)
JOSEPH KARBOWSKY
EXS 310: Practicum
4/10/15

2. Inside OSPTA History Mission & Values
OSPTA was founded in 1984 in the southwest part of PA, in the town of Monessen.
Today, OSPTA offers facilities and services at 28 different locations throughout the entire southwestern part of Pennsylvania and the northwestern part of West Virginia.
They also offer fourteen different types of therapy available in all 28 of these facilities.
Included within these fourteen types of therapy is a new pediatrics division.
Link to website:
OSPTA believes in “the positive benefits rehabilitation can bring to a patient’s life” (OSPTA). OSPTA is a practice that is committed to a “hands-on” type of therapy in order to make the patients of the practice not only to feel better physically, but increase their ability to function more efficiently.
5 Core Values:

4. Services
OSPTA provides every one of their patients with consistent appointment scheduling services, both morning and evening hours for the patient’s convenience.
They have fourteen different types of therapy available.
Included within these fourteen types of therapy is a NEW Pediatrics Division.
Specialty Services: Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Certified Hand Therapy Vestibular & Balance Rehabilitation Pelvic Health Lymphedema Pediatrics Industrial Rehabilitation Sportsmetrics Pilates Homecare & Hospice Balance Training & Fall Prevention Graston Technique - NEW The Primal Reflex Release Technique™ Associative Awareness Technique™

5. Outside Affiliations Governing Agencies:
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: ensing/BoardsCommissions/PhysicalTher apy/Pages/default.aspx#.VScvy6PD-Uk
Pennsylvania Department  of State Licensure Board:
American Physical Therapy Association
All Physical Therapists need a DTP degree.
Physical Therapy Assistants are required to have an Associates Degree (PTA).
Both Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants have to pass state examination before becoming certified.
OSPTA accepts most insurance plans and is considered “in-network” for most major insurance carriers.

6. Expansion Opportunities
LOOKING TO SELL YOUR PRACTICE?
OSPTA is seeking to partner with established practices to reduce the administrative burdens of running your own practice while providing you the opportunity to manage your own clinic.
EXPERIENCED THERAPISTS LOOKING TO RUN YOUR OWN CLINIC
OSPTA is seeking highly motivated therapists who are interested in managing their own clinic with all of the benefits offered above.
Benefits OSPTA offers:
Complete EMR system
Internal Billing/Collection Services
Marketing/Advertising
Accounting, Payroll, Benefits, and Administration
Coverage therapists to allow you vacation time
Expertise in managing and expanding your clinic

7. Interns At OSPTA (Job Description)
I was considered a shadow/intern/AIDE during my time at OSPTA.
I mostly shadowed Physical Therapists within the two clinics I attended. 
I was an intern trying to gain experience within the field for future gains. 
I would help around the clinic with patients and complete day to day activates like a normal paid AIDE would to gain some personal experience.
I was never assigned one specific task for more than a day during my internship at OSPTA.
Tasks varied by day, which allowed for an extremely useful experience. 

8. Goals of Internship
Going into my internship, I already had the overall goal to gain more knowledge in my field of study with physical therapy that involved learning many more concepts about the entirety of it.
I also had a goal to create future opportunities for myself within the physical therapy world through the staff within the practice.
I wanted to gain focus on tasks specific within the physical therapy world.

9. My Weebly Website

10. Daily Routines at OSPTA (Charleroi)
9:00 a.m. - Arrive at Charleroi clinic
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Observe patients in treatment rooms with therapist
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Notes break
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - work as AIDE in gym area
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Note break
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Observe patients in treatment rooms with Therapist
5:30 p.m. - Leave the clinic
Tammy Albert, PT, MPT, ATC Bachelor of Science in Education/ Athletic Training - California University of PA Master of Physical Therapy - Duquesne University

11. Daily Routines At OSPTA (Bell Vernon)
8:00 a.m. - Arrive at Belle Vernon clinic
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. – empty & clean hydrogulator/ wipe down all equipment and tables in clinic and gym areas
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - I would also assist the patients in the gym area with the equipment and with their form of therapy movements.
When I was not doing any of those things, I would wash and fold towels and aprons that were used during the therapy sessions
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Journal about day/ catch up on notes
4:00 p.m. - Leave the clinic
Rick Walt, PT, MS, CCI, CCCE Bachelor of Science in Health Related Professions/Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh Master of Science in Health Related Professions/Physical Therapy - University of Pittsburgh Center Coordinator of Clinical Education Certified Clinical Instructor - American Physical Therapy Association

12. Conclusion / Overall Experience
OSPTA was my first ever experience working within the medical field.
I was able to expand my physical therapy knowledge and all of the different fields associated.
I was able to get a first-hand experience of physical therapy applications.
I was also able to walk away from this whole ordeal with a clear vision of what I wanted to focus on more specifically within physical therapy.
The knowledge and relationships I have acquired during my time at the clinic will last with me for years to come.
I think overall that is the true purpose of one’s entering into an internship.
To learn, create lasting relationships, and most importantly, to find your passion within your given field of interest is the most important thing. These are all the things I was able to walk away with from my internship experience at OSPTA and I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity.

13. RESUME Joseph B. Karbowsky 3230 Christine’s Huntingtown, MD 20639
WORK FORCE EXPERIENCE
Attended ACSM Conference in Harrisburg (PA) - Informational/educational: October 2014
Knowledge of latest research development in Sports Medicine
Furthering my Knowledge & Education
Internship at Orthopedics and Physical Therapy Associates Inc. (OSPTA)
Shadowed two different Pennsylvania State Certified Physical Therapist
Worked at two different clinics with in the same organization
Served in the AIDE position when needed
Assisted and Instructed patients with Physical Therapy Exercises
QUALIFICATIONS& ABILTYS
Able to design 8 week strength & conditioning program
Able to palpate major muscle groups
Able to perform PNF stretching
Able to Create 12 week diet plan
In-depth knowledge Anatomy (Human Body)
Knowledge of Biomechanics & Kinesiology
Ability to tape or wrap all major joints of the body
Ability to palpate & access heart rate
Ability to take blood pressure
Ability to find VO2 Maxim/ submaximimum
Ability to find over-all muscular strength
Able to apply Stimulus to patient in clinical setting
Able to apply Stimulus-Point to patient in clinical setting
Joseph B. Karbowsky
3230 Christine’s
Huntingtown, MD 20639
EDUCATION
Immaculata University-1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345
Graduation date expected- 5/0/15
ATTRIBUTES & CERTIFCATIONS
Special training – CPR certified: August 2014 (Renewed)
Three sport athlete Baseball-3 years (V),Football- 3 years (V)&Basketball- 2 year(V) (Collegiate Baseball-3 years & Golf- 1 year)
Determined, Intelligent, Motivated
SCHOLARSHIPS
Immaculata University Faculty Scholarship - $41,000
Immauclata Opportunity Grant- $3,000

14. Thank You