Dr. Samantha Cohen, PT, DPT, PCS

Dr. Cohen is running for Delegate at Large in the 2023 APTA Colorado Elections. 

Dr. Samantha Cohen is a board certified pediatric physical therapist currently practicing at All Abilities Physical Therapy & More for Kids in Colorado Springs. She is also one of the owners of the clinic which is dedicated to neuro-based care for patients age 0-18. Sam teaches courses throughout Colorado to train PT, OT, and SLPs on infants who are medically complex. Samantha currently serves of the APTA Colorado Board as the Young Professional Director for the state since February 2021. In this position she assists with the state’s mentorship program, facilitates the Early Professional Leadership Committee, Coordinates the Centennial Leadership Scholar Program, and regularly participates in various task forces. Nationally, Sam holds a coordinator position in the PR committee for the national pediatric academy. She has spoken at the national Pediatric APTA conference, and regularly participates in mentoring for new professional students who would like to pursue a career in pediatric physical therapy. She is a member of the Pediatric telehealth committee as well as the membership committee.

Identify and describe current or previous leadership positions and/or work experiences that make you qualified for this position:
  • Owner and supervisor of a successful pediatric physical therapy clinic in Colorado.
  • Currently serving as the young professional director on the board for APTA CO.
  • Serving in various committees for Academy of pediatric Physical Therapy.
 

What strengths do you bring to the Colorado Chapter and what strengths would you bring to the position you are running for?
Ever since I was a student volunteering at the HOD, I have thought it would be an amazing opportunity to help shape our profession. HOD has always been my goal as a member of leadership, and I know that I can bring my vast knowledge of pediatric PT to ensure that all patients and PTs are benefiting from the changes made at the HOD level.

What are weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter and what improvements would you like to make?
Currently engagement is one of our biggest difficulties. I continually am striving to have members be engaged as well as getting young professionals into the forefront of the APTA. I would love to continue some of these projects and ensure that we have many years of future leadership.