The Advanced Clinician Pathway promotes the development of JAG clinical professionals allowing them to realize their maximum potential as therapists. This unique program provides internal and external resources for professional education to the JAG physical and occupational therapist, allowing them to obtain nationally recognized specialist certifications. The program also encourages an ongoing cycle of education as candidates share their knowledge with each other and with staff clinicians throughout the company. Advanced clinician candidates are required to act as clinical instructors to therapy students in the JAG clinical education program as well as active members in the JAG clinical mentorship program. Upon completing the requisites of the program, JAG Advanced Clinicians participate in over 500 hours of clinical education as both teacher and student.


Learning Objectives
The Advanced Clinician Pathway program focus on teaching our clinicians the fundamental responsibilities of a director. Leadership qualities such as communication, team bonding, staff utilization, budget building, and business analysis are important qualities in any field. This program highlights these cornerstones of business and uniquely applies it to the world of outpatient physical therapy. At each level, candidates are offered hours of classroom, virtual, and on the job training. Specific programs are offered to our executive, regional, and clinic leadership members to assure a consistent message that aligns with our mission and our core values.

On-Site

Small Groups

On Demand
Program Organizer

Joseph Saraceno
MSPT, CSCS
Chief Quality Officer
Leadership Team

Andrew Atalla
Regional Clinical Director - West Orange, South Orange, Chatham, Newark, Belleville

Casey Boutillier
Regional Clinical Director - West Milford, Clifton, Wayne, Fairfield, Fairfield Commons
Steve Barth
Regional Clinical Director - New Springville, New Dorp, Eltingville, Rossville, Tottenville
Carla Buonviaggio
Regional Clinical Director - Westerleigh, South Ave, Bay Ridge 4th Ave, Bay Ridge 5th Ave
Matt Cirelli
Regional Clinical Director - Union, Hoboken, Hoboken South, Westfield, Berkeley Heights, Bayonne, Bayonne South

Aleksandr Dekhtyarev
Regional Clinical Director - Ditmas Park, Sheepshead Bay, Midwood Ocean, Midwood Ave T., Bensonhurst, Rockaway Beach
Bill Gregory
Regional Clinical Director - Richboro, Warminster, Newtown, Bensalem, Somerton, Fairless Hills, Doylestown

Craig Menezes
Regional Clinical Director - Marine Park, Georgetown, Starrett City, Gerritsen Beach, Canarsie
Joseph Persico
Regional Clinical Director - Morningside Heights, Midtown, Gramercy Park, Noho, East Meadow
Jeff Rigby
Regional Clinical Director - Hackensack, Montvale, Wyckoff, Edgewater, Blauvelt, Tappan, Valley Cottage, Pearl River
Michael Santamaria
Regional Clinical Director - Oakhurst, Red Bank, West Long Branch, Manasquan, Hazlet, Freehold, Tinton Falls
Jesse Simon
Regional Clinical Director - Brooklyn Heights, Downtown, Greenpoint, Atlantic Terminal, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Park Slope

Craig Soriano
Regional Clinical Director - Denville, Morristown, Warren, Stirling, Bedminster (Somerville Rd), Bedminster (Lamington Rd), Bridgewater, Cedar Knolls
Michael Wylykanowitz
Regional Clinical Director - Princeton, East Brunswick, Lawrenceville, East Windsor, Jackson, Howell, Hamilton, Hillsborough, Holmdel, Brick, Toms River, Toms River East, Woodbridge

Ron Bredow
Regional Business Development Director

Mark Diaz
Regional Operations Director
Advanced Clinician Program Criteria
- Three years outpatient clinical experience
- Leads “Hands on” training seminar for JAG clinicians on selected Manual therapy or selected specialty
- Demonstrates competency in meeting JAG productivity standards
- Acted as a clinical instructor for a student, acted as a mentor for a new New Graduate Physical Therapist in JAG Mentorship program OR took an active role in JAG mentorship program.
To achieve Advanced Clinician at JAG Physical Therapy, at least one of the following criteria must be met:
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (ABPTS)
- McKenzie Certification
- Vestibular Rehab Certification
- Sports Certified Specialist (ABPTS)
- Pediatric Certified Specialist (ABPTS)
- Women’s Health Certified Specialist (ABPTS)
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
- Other JAG Approved National Certification
To maintain Advanced Clinician status at JAG Physical Therapy, the following criteria must be met:
- Present topic of specialty in a public format (annually)