Advisory Board
Description
The advisory board for the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science is comprised of physical therapists and other key stakeholders. Members invited to serve represent diversity in personal and professional practice demographics across the region. Standing members include:
- Chair, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
- ACCE, School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
- President, Montana Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association or delegate
The remaining members, not fewer than four nor greater than six, are invited to serve 2-4 year terms to ensure continuity and are nominated by the faculty of the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science. Current members:
| Member | Location | Practice Setting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Grossman | Choteau | Rural hospital | 2 yrs |
| Jane O’Driscoll | Helena | Mid-size hospital | 2 yrs |
| Hugh Jones | Missoula | Skilled nursing | 2 yrs |
| Gary Lusin, Chair | Bozeman | Private practice | 4 yrs |
| George Webber | Blackfoot | IHS Native American | 4 yrs |
| Chris LePore | Hayward, CA | Private practice | 4 yrs |
| Lorena Pettet | Ennis | MAPTA president | (standing member) |
Functions
The purpose of the board is to generally consider the established mission of the School, the degree to which we are meeting the mission and to facilitate appropriate discussion. In addition, the board should be responsive to challenges and opportunities for physical therapists in the region and how the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science might develop and implement strategies to improve the state of physical therapy and the health of their constituents. This should include but not be limited to the recruitment and contemporary education of new therapists, the implementation of professional development opportunities, including clinical practice and research, and to fill unmet needs for physical therapists in the region. Identification of funding to sustain this mission is logically a role for the advisory board but not the central function.
The advisory board receives specific charges from the Chair of the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science in consultation with the faculty to facilitate discussion and invite additional suggested priorities, resulting in a three year operating plan.
Additionally, it is expected that the Board will serve as an external voice for the School in communication with the College and University administration.
If you are interested in serving on the board, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Reed Humphrey, PhD, PT, Chair, at reed.humphrey@umontana.edu.
