Rachel Prusynski, DPT, PhD, NCS, an assistant professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, has been honored as this year’s Physical Therapist of the Year by the Washington chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This prestigious award is given annually to a physical therapist who has gone above and beyond in their support of APTA’s goals and objectives, demonstrating exceptional participation and leadership. Read more about Dr. Prusynski’s continued leadership and commitment to advancing the field of physical therapy here.
Additionally, Dr. Prusynski is an affiliate investigator at UW CHWS, where she conducts research on the skilled nursing facility (SNF) industry, including therapy staff. Check out some of her work below:
- Relationships between Therapy Staff Turnover and Skilled Nursing Facility Outcomes
- Impacts of Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership on Staffing
Congratulations, Dr. Prusynski!