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Advanced Clinician Pathway Program

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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

Dan Kane
Dan Kane
PT, DPT, CCI, Advanced Hip Clinician
Senior Regional Clinical Director - New Jersey
Giovanni Materia
Giovanni Materia
PT, MSPT, ATC
Senior Regional Clinical Director - New York
Jim McNulty
Jim McNulty
PT, DPT
Senior Regional Clinical Director - New Jersey & Pennsylvania
David Perez-Herranz
Senior Regional Clinical Director - New York
Andrew Atalla
Andrew Atalla
PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - West Orange, South Orange, Chatham, Newark, Belleville
Casey Boutillier
Casey Boutillier
PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - West Milford, Clifton, Wayne, Fairfield, Fairfield Commons
Steve Barth
Steve Barth
PT, MSPT, ATC, CSCS, PES
Regional Clinical Director - New Springville, New Dorp, Eltingville, Rossville, Tottenville
Chelsea Brooks
Regional Clinical Director - White Plains, Hawthorne, Yonkers, Sleepy Hollow
Carla Buonviaggio
Regional Clinical Director - Westerleigh, South Ave, Bay Ridge 4th Ave, Bay Ridge 5th Ave
Rudolph Christopher
Regional Clinical Director - Northfield, Cape May, Ocean City, Medford
Matt Cirelli
Regional Clinical Director - Union, Hoboken, Hoboken South, Westfield, Berkeley Heights, Bayonne, Bayonne South
Mark Cristiano
Regional Clinical Director - JC Marin, JC Heights, JC Newport, JCMC
Aleksandr Dekhtyarev
Aleksandr Dekhtyarev
PT, DPT, COMT, GT Cert, CI, CKTP, CIMI, CSST, CWC, CWT
Regional Clinical Director - Ditmas Park, Sheepshead Bay, Midwood Ocean, Midwood Ave T., Bensonhurst, Rockaway Beach
Bill Gregory
Bill Gregory
PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - Richboro, Warminster, Newtown, Bensalem, Somerton, Fairless Hills, Doylestown
Craig Menezes
Craig Menezes
PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - Marine Park, Georgetown, Starrett City, Gerritsen Beach, Canarsie
Joseph Persico
Joseph Persico
PT, DPT, TPI
Regional Clinical Director - Morningside Heights, Midtown, Gramercy Park, Noho, East Meadow
Jeff Rigby
Jeff Rigby
PT, DPT
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
Jesse Simon
PT, MCMT
Regional Clinical Director - Brooklyn Heights, Downtown, Greenpoint, Atlantic Terminal, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Park Slope
Craig Soriano
Craig Soriano
PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - Denville, Morristown, Warren, Stirling, Bedminster (Somerville Rd), Bedminster (Lamington Rd), Bridgewater, Cedar Knolls
Michael Wylykanowitz
Michael Wylykanowitz
OCS, PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - Princeton, East Brunswick, Lawrenceville, East Windsor, Jackson, Howell, Hamilton, Hillsborough, Holmdel, Brick, Toms River, Toms River East, Woodbridge
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry
PT, DPT
Regional Clinical Director - Long Island
Ron Bredow
Ron Bredow
PT, MSPT
Regional Business Development Director
Mark Diaz
Mark Diaz
PT, MSPT
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)

All candidates must complete and submit the JAG Advanced Clinician Application to Joe Saraceno (Chief Quality Officer).