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
Al Raccuia
Managing Regional Director – Central NJ & Pennsylvania
Aleksandr Dekhtyarev
Managing Regional Director – Brooklyn North & Queens
Ashley Baum
Managing Regional Director – Bergen & Rockland Counties
Brian Paul
Area Director – Jackson, Manalapan, South Amboy
Casey Gartland
Area Director – Wayne & Wayne Hamburg
Jaclyn Zurlo
Director, Ambulatory Surgical Services
Katarzyna Dmochowska
Managing Regional Director – Brooklyn South
Kathryn Haskins
Clinical Manager Hand Therapy, NJ
Mark Diaz
Regional Operations Director
Maxcita Alvarez
Clinical Manager Hand Therapy, NY
Michael Kleinburd
Director of PT at Home
Michael Wylykanowitz
Managing Regional Director – South NJ
Rocco Gervasi
Area Director – Cherry Hill, Medford, Hainesport & Delran
Ron Bredow
Regional Business Development Director
Stephanie LoSchiavo
Director, Athletic Training
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)