Education

Boston University, MS, Physical Therapy
Specialization: Administration, 1981
Indiana University School of Medicine, BS, Physical Therapy, 1978

Certifications

Current Practice

Women’s Health Physical Therapy

Employment

Director, Rehabilitation Services, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

Professional Contributions, for example, speaking, teaching, # of peer-review publications,  etc. (150 words or less)

1999-2000 Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH.
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapy
Course Responsibilities – Women’s Health Throughout the Lifespan

Presentations:
2004 Using Aquatic Group Exercise Class for Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, APTA Combined Sections Meeting

• Reimbursement and Practice at APTA Combined Sections Meetings

Publications:

• Wolfe PI, Lourenco C, Mukand J.  The assessment and prevention of falls. Med Health Rhode Island 2010; 93 (4):106-7.
• Wolfe PI, DiCarlo S.  Fatigue rate during anaerobic and aerobic exercise in insulin-dependent diabetics and non-diabetics.  J Amer Phys Ther Assoc, April 1983; 63 (4):500-4.

Professional Awards

Previous Involvement in the SoWH

2009-Present   Vice President
-US Delegate, International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health, World Confederation of
Physical Therapists, Amsterdam 2011
2003-2009 Director of Practice
2000-2003 Section Delegate
2000-2009 Chairperson, Federal Government Affairs Committee
1998-1999 Member, Federal Government Affairs Committee

Previous Involvement in the APTA or
State Chapter or Sections

APTA
2009-2010 Task Force on Women’s Initiative

Rhode Island Chapter, APTA
2009-present Vice President

Massachusetts Chapter, APTA

• President
• Vice President
• Delegate

New Hampshire Chapter, APTA

• Chief Delegate
• President
• Vice President

1989-1992 Board of Directors

Why are you running for this position? (250 words or less)

It has been a privilege and honor to serve as Vice-President for the SoWH. I am excited to run for re-election as my experience, leadership and energy will assist in further advancing the mission, goals and objectives of the Section. As Vice-President, I have been very fortunate to work with many of our SoWH members on Membership, Nominating and Student Special Interest Group (SSIG) Committees and Board of Directors.  I exercise strong mentorship, involvement and development of student members, new members and emerging candidates for Women’s Health and APTA leadership. As Chief Delegate at IOPTWH, a dynamic international venue for exchange of ideas and practice, Amsterdam, June 2011, I brought forth the idea of an IOPTWH SSIG.  This was embraced and we will be developing a team to work on this over the next year.

Exciting and challenging times continue, particularly in the areas of practice and payment policies, as we realize Vision 2020 and a doctorate profession.  With healthcare reform and its subsequent impact on our profession, we must proactively influence/direct that shift through legislation addressing practice, policy, co-pays and consumer access to patient services. 

As Vice-President, liaison to Director of Practice and Director of Research and member of the Executive Committee of the Section, my fiscal acumen, leadership skills and effective organizational and communication skills can be best utilized to continue to move the Section forward, advancing our profession and expanding our contributions to the health and wellness of those we serve. I welcome this awesome opportunity!!

Education

• B.A. in Mass Communications - Louisiana State University, 2007;
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Elon University, 2011;
• Women’s Health Residency - Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation, Current.

Certifications

• CLT - 2012
• CAPP OB - In progress
• Pelvic Therapy Practitioner - In progress

Current Practice

Currently a Women’s Health Resident at Baylor. In a hospital based outpatient program that sees all types of patients under the Women’s Health DSP.

Employment

• Currently, Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation.
• Previously OP at Christus Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport, La treating patients with pelvic and pregnancy/postpartum diagnoses.

Professional Contributions, for example, speaking, teaching, # of peer-review publications,  etc. (150 words or less)

Editor for Journal of Student Physical Therapy Research (2010-11)

Professional Awards

Previous Involvement in the SoWH

Serve as a Social Media Assistant to the current SoWH Director of Communication, member of SoWH since 2009, member of SoWH SSIG since 2010, and attendance of CSM since 2011.

Previous Involvement in the APTA or
State Chapter or Sections

Active member of APTA (2009-present), NCPTA (2009-2011), LPTA (2011-present)

Why are you running for this position? (250 words or less)

I have been a passionate member of the SoWH since I was a student and have found it to be a wonderful support system.  I believe that being a "young professional" is a strength for the position of Director of Communications.  As a young professional, I am regularly immersed in the social media world.  I understand how important public relations and social media are to keeping our Section relevant and engaging for the new therapist and the public.  My degree and experience in Public Relations has given me a solid background in communication, image and branding - all very important aspects for this position.  I am daily connected to and very comfortable using Twitter, Facebook, RSS feeds and blogs for seeking and promoting PT related articles, commentary and general information.  I feel very comfortable coordinating media efforts and materials that will reach new and the seasoned therapists.  I now work with our current Director of Communications as a social media assistant, which has given me a glimpse into this larger role.  I feel qualified for this position due to my comfort with social media, Public Relations degree and current involvement with the SoWH.  I have many wonderful mentors in the Section who have encouraged me, by their example, to jump in and be involved.  I will eagerly volunteer my time and efforts to serve the Section in this greater capacity.

Education

• Bachelor of Science; Kinesiology/Rehab Sci, Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis; San Diego State University, 2005
• Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Southern California, 2010
• Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency Graduate; Baylor Health Care/Texas Women’s University, 2011

Certifications

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist;  Norton School

Current Practice

• Physical Therapist and Clinic Director of private physical therapy practice.  Clinical practice involves treating men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction (high and low tone disorders), urology and uro-gynecologic population, and obstetric and post- partum women.
• Teach in community classes for pregnant and post-partum women re pelvic floor health, safe exercise during pregnancy, and post-partum care. Also teach PFM anatomy and function classes to local midwives and discuss role of PT and post-partum care.

Employment

• One year in practice as Women’s Health PT Resident, rotating through Hospital OP setting focusing on pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women, breast cancer and lymphedema, obstetric and post-partum care, and female athlete.  One year private practice
• Total time in clinical practice as of June 15, 2012: 2 years specializing in Women’s and Men’s Health in outpatient setting.

Professional Contributions, for example, speaking, teaching, # of peer-review publications,  etc. (150 words or less)

Speaking engagements:

• CSM 2011: Moderated panel discussion “What does a WH Therapist REALLY Do?” Spoke as panelist on “A Day in the life of a WH Resident”
• CSM 2012: Spoke as panelist for “What does a WH Therapist REALLY Do?”  Moderated and spoke as alumnus on panel “Everything you need to know about WH Residency”
• Interviewed on radio blog, www.docdano.com, discussing role of WH PT and appropriate conditions

Teaching experience:

• Lab Assistant, ““De-Mystifying Pudendal Neuralgia, a Physical Therapists’ Approach”.
• 2 lectures to TWU DPT class of 2011; “The Role of Residencies, Fellowships, Board Certification, and Advanced Clinical Practice”, “Physical Therapy Management of a Woman with Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Case Study”

Publications:

• Interviewed for TODAY IN PT MAGAZINE as expert resource for role of physical therapy intervention and post-partum depression

Professional Awards

Nominated for APTA Emerging Leader Award, 2012

Previous Involvement in the SoWH

• Joined the SOWH in 2007 as a PT student. Joined the SSIG in 2009 as a Board of Director, transitioned to Executive Committee in 2010. Worked to help develop the SSIG’s outreach efforts, planned and moderated CSM 2011 programming.
• Served as student liaison to Residency Committee while in SSIG and then transitioned to Residency Committee Member in 2011.
• Duties: writing 2 pieces for the SOWH newsletter, creating e-blasts, contacting program leaders for Residency Flier that I created and is now posted on the SOWH website.
• Planned and moderated CSM 2012 programming for the Residency Committee.

Previous Involvement in the APTA or
State Chapter or Sections

Joined APTA in 2007. Currently a CA chapter member.

Why are you running for this position? (250 words or less)

Service and leadership are two values that I want to incorporate into my career. I am dedicated to advancing the field of physical therapy, especially women’s and men’s health. One way to achieve that goal is to serve on the Board for the SOWH. I became involved in the Section as a student, and have grown as a clinician and as a professional under the guidance and mentorship the Section provides. I believe that service and giving back to the Section is not only important to me personally, but also helps to provide a platform for other new clinicians to advance their leadership skills and become involved in the APTA and their Sections.

The Director of  Practice position is a good fit for me because of my dedication to help ensure a successful future of women’s and men’s health physical therapy, as well as to make a difference in everyday practice. I am detail oriented, practical, have good time management skills, and am capable of doing the job in a timely and efficient manner. I am not afraid to ask for help, and I enjoy learning new skills as well as helping others to start their careers as women’s and men’s health PT’s.

I am grateful for all the Section has provided me, and I want to give back and show members and future members what we can offer them. I am excited to begin this journey, and I know that I will always remain involved in the Section.

Name

Jennifer Sergeant Hungate, PT, DPT, WCS, MS

Position for which you are nominated

Director of Practice

Education

• B.A. in Exercise and Sports Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1997
• M.S. in Kinesiology from University of Colorado at Boulder 1999
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School 2003 (it is now called Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science).

Certifications

• WCS 2009
• CAPP-pelvic 2007
• certificate in Women’s Health from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 2008

Current Practice

• Clinical practice at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction. 
• Since 2010 practicing at Integrated Pelvic Health Program (a collaboration with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and RIC).

Employment

• 9 years of clinical practice.  1st year rotating position in community hospital (acute care, in-patient rehab, out-patient).
• Sept 2004 to present out-patient PT at RIC, working 1st year general out-patient orthopedic and neurological. 
• 2005 began practice in women’s health and since 2008 100% of practice in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction. 
• Throughout career have done registry PT in acute care, in-patient rehab and out-patient settings.

Professional Contributions, for example, speaking, teaching, # of peer-review publications,  etc. (150 words or less)

Lab assistant in multiple level 1, 2, 3 CAPP pelvic courses.  Assisted various courses hosted at RIC including lectures on internal education.

Professional Awards

Previous Involvement in the SoWH

• Section member since 2005. 
• Participated as a lab assistant in multiple level 1, 2, 3 CAPP pelvic courses.

Previous Involvement in the APTA or
State Chapter or Sections

• Member since 2000.
• SACE member for the ABPTS WCS 2012

Why are you running for this position? (250 words or less)

I have been fortunate in my career to gain knowledge and be mentored by members of the Section through their leadership and the educational programs that have been developed over the past decade.  I am interested in giving back to the Section and serving as a leader in the position of Director of Practice and as a member of the board.  I have spent the past 7 years in women’s health clinical practice and would like to use that experience to assist members to understand current clinical practice and reimbursement trends in women’s health.  With concerns for upcoming legislative changes in health care I would like to help the Section and our specialization adjust and advance with these changes.  I believe my strong work ethic, interest in advancing our profession and passion for providing quality care in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction are qualities that would allow me to serve the Section well in the Director of Practice position.

Education

Certifications

• WCS 2012
• BCB-PMD 2010

Current Practice

Outpatient

Employment

17 years in clinical practice, primarily in the outpatient clinical setting. Last 7 years in outpatient pelvic floor clinic specializing in bladder and bowel dysfunction, chronic pain diagnoses and peri-natal orthopedic dysfunctions.

Professional Contributions, for example, speaking, teaching, # of peer-review publications, etc. (150 words or less)

• Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Research Consortium – past board member.
• Have taught and lab-assisted in multiple pelvic floor continuing education courses, including section-sponsored courses.

Professional Awards

None

Previous Involvement in the SoWH

None

Previous Involvement in the APTA or
State Chapter or Sections

None

Why are you running for this position? (250 words or less)

For many years, I have enjoyed the benefits of section membership. I appreciate the time and effort others have put into the success of the section. At this point in my career I am ready to more actively contribute to the section. As a member of the Nominating Committee, I would work to ensure that the section has the strongest possible leadership.