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Move to the Big Island for a more affordable and relaxed lifestyle? Join one of East Hawaii’s oldest and wide-reaching outpatient PT practices, with offices in Hilo, Pahoa, and Volcano. with preferable manual therapy specialization, preferred by Erl Pettman's Institute. Apply Kinesis Hawaii, Inc. 339 Alawaena St., Hilo, HI 96720-3506. < Back Physical Therapist 339 Alawaena Way, Hilo, HI 96720, USA Job Type : Full Time Job Details: Move to the Big Island for a more affordable and relaxed lifestyle? Join one of East Hawaii’s oldest and wide-reaching outpatient PT practices, with offices in Hilo, Pahoa, and Volcano. with preferable manual therapy specialization, preferred by Erl Pettman's Institute. Apply Kinesis Hawaii, Inc. 339 Alawaena St., Hilo, HI 96720-3506. View other Jobs Apply Now

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Gig Harbor, Washington. The available position is full time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but five, eight hour days is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS016 < Back Physical Therapist - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus Gig Harbor, WA, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Gig Harbor, Washington. The available position is full time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but five, eight hour days is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS016 View other Jobs Apply Now

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking multiple Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Covington, Washington. The available positions are full time. The work schedules typically are four, ten hour days per week Monday through Saturday from 7:20am to 6pm. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS005 < Back Physical Therapists- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Covington, WA 98042, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking multiple Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Covington, Washington. The available positions are full time. The work schedules typically are four, ten hour days per week Monday through Saturday from 7:20am to 6pm. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS005 View other Jobs Apply Now

Kathy Berglund Faculty & Specialty Course Faculty Kathy Berglund DScPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMT graduated with a BS degree in physical therapy and an MA degree in sports medicine and athletic training from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Kathy earned her DScPT degree from Andrews University. Kathy became a Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist in 1998; a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 2000, board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2001. Kathy served as physical therapy director of the sports medicine clinic in Kalamazoo, MI. She went on to become a professor at Andrews University serving as the orthopedics coordinator and later the director of the post-professional degree program in physical therapy, until 2016. She then returned to clinical practice and has been working in outpatient orthopedics. She has been a national and international teacher in orthopedic manual therapy for many years. Kathy’s clinical focus remains sports medicine and manual therapy but has also expanded to include working with chronic pain patients. kathyberglund@me.com

Amanda Driscoll Clinical Faculty Amanda Driscoll, PT, DPT, COMPT, FAAOMPT, ATC graduated with honors from Lasell University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Northeastern University in 2016. Amanda holds certifications in dry needling, Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1, and is a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Early in her career, her outpatient clinical experiences sparked a strong interest in advanced manual therapy, prompting her to begin specialized training in 2017. In 2020, Amanda began pursuing her fellowship in manual therapy. She earned her Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) credential in 2022, followed by her Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapist (COMPT) designation in July 2023. In October 2023, she achieved fellowship status with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Throughout her career, Amanda has worked exclusively in outpatient orthopedics, with a special focus on treating athletic populations and incorporating aquatic physical therapy. Passionate about her profession, she is continuously taking courses to enhance her skills and actively mentors aspiring physical therapists, students, and colleagues. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys running, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with her dog, family, and friends. adriscoll@marathonpt.com

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Spanaway, Washington. The available position is full time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but five, eight hour days is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS014 < Back Physical Therapist- $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Spanaway, WA, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is seeking a Physical Therapist for our clinic located in Spanaway, Washington. The available position is full time. The typical work schedule is four, ten hour days per week, but five, eight hour days is possible if preferred. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) OSS014 View other Jobs Apply Now

Accelerated Cohort with ASPIRE Get your COMT certification in 6 months to 18 months (depends on the location) through our accelerated course series with ASPIRE. Price for the Course package includes all 6 COMT courses and the COMT exam. Best cost savings... To register a course series, please click on the link below to login to PTEverywhere. 1. Select Payments 2. Select Packages and Membership on the top middle page. 3. Click on "Add more packages" 4. Choose the course series package 5. Buy the package 6. Make the payment. You will not receive any email confirmation until we process the registration. Please email your name and the package/cohort you purchased to registration@aspireomt.com to complete the process and to receive confirmation email. New Student Registration Existing Student Registration

Valerie Coolman Faculty Valerie Coolman, DsCPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT completed her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 2006. She passed the Certified Manual Therapist (CMPT) exam in 2005 with distinction and Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam awarded by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 2008. She also passed the Certified Manual/Manipulative Therapist (COMT) exam in 2008, with distinction. Dr. Coolman became a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2010. She has served as the Director of the Post-Professional Physical Therapy Program at Andrews University as well as an Orthopaedic Fellowship Director. She currently serves as the Chair of the Leadership subcommittee for AAOMPT and Faculty for ASPIRE OMT, Erl Pettman's newly founded institute. She continues to collaborate and teach at Andrews University in the Post-Professional Department. Valerie is passionate about treating patients and assisting others to embrace the value of health, proper movement, and nutrition at her private clinic, Northwest Orthopaedics & Wellness, as well as mentoring other PTs on a journey of pursuing excellence. In her spare time, she enjoys supporting her children in various activities, as well as cheering on her husband, Head Coach of Valparaiso Varsity Basketball. The Coolman family believes that athletics provides an opportunity for life-lessons on and off of the court while recognizing the great pressure and stress placed on coaches and their families. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coolman Family pursued a long-time dream, and Championship Standards was founded to bring support to other Coaching Families trying to maintain the "HOME COURT ADVANTAGE." success@northwestorthoandwellness.com

Joe Krugh Clinical Instructor & Faculty-In-Training Joe Krugh, DScPT, COMT, FAAOMPT, became a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2007. He earned his post-professional Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from Andrews University in 2009. Joe strives to treat his patients skillfully, and also aims to empower them with knowledge to remove all potential barriers to their maximum performance and function. He enjoys running, hiking, traveling, coaching/watching his kid’s sports activities, and managing the family hobby farm. krugh2@gmail.com

Erl Pettman Founder & Senior Faculty Erl Pettman DScPT, FCAMPT, has been teaching Orthopedic Manual Therapy(OMT) since 1977. He is founder, senior faculty, and lead examiner for ASPIRE OMT. Erl serves as an adjunct professor in the post-professional DSc Program at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. He has owned two clinics, and founded two OMT institutes. His contributions to world of manual therapy include many presented papers and articles, as well as his book Manipulative Thrust Techniques. info@aspireomt.com