Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, NCS, FiTDr. Griffith is running for President in the 2023 Board Elections. Dr. Rebekah Griffith is a physical therapist who specializes in care in the Emergency Department and ICU settings. She believes that physical therapy should not be a luxury and should be accessible to everyone, particularly in life’s most critical moments. Dr. Griffith is the founder of the ED DPT, a business focused on making Emergency Physical Therapist practice well-known and well-practiced. She also serves her profession as APTA Colorado Chief Delegate. A believer in life-work flow, she is a dedicated mother of 3, wife of 22 years, an avid reader, writer, and photographer, and also holds a Black Belt in Taekwondo. Dr. Griffith firmly believes that we rise by lifting others, which is at the core of being a physical therapist and human. Identify and describe current or previous leadership positions and/or work experiences that make you qualified for this position:
My leadership journey within APTA Colorado began as a student and has continued to the present. Below is a list of APTA Colorado leadership experiences I have gained over the past 18 years:
What strengths do you bring to the Colorado Chapter and what strengths would you bring to the position you are running for?
The strengths that I bring to this position include a growth mindset, drive, efficiency, collaboration, networking, empowering others, an ability to multi-task, flexibility, and innovation. What are weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter and what improvements would you like to make?
Areas for improvement in the Colorado Chapter include limited member engagement and growth. I'd like to see the Colorado Chapter providing an inclusive and active environment for all student, PT, and PTA members that provides the support and resources needed for these professionals. We continue to be successful in our lobbying efforts and are beginning to make progress in the areas of DEI and new professional growth. I look forward to continuing these efforts if selected for this role. |