This month’s Clinician Who Inspires is Jonathan Perkins, PTA/DOR, Champion Level II Therapist at Canton Oaks. Jonathan shared many thoughts on the role that having a positive attitude plays on both team members and each patient’s success. He believes that his playful and joyous demeanor sets the tone for having great workdays and therapy sessions. Even if he is having a bad day, he does what he can to turn things around and be a positive, light-hearted motivator for all.
Jonathan shared that on every Thursday, his therapy team leads “Fun with Therapy” for the facility. They walk throughout the facility encouraging residents to come out of their room to get them moving, stretching, and communicating. The activity motto is to “keep moving” and the therapy team also uses it as an opportunity to talk with residents and keep open communication about any changes that they may be experiencing.
Another unique activity that Jonathan helps to coordinate is working with the Activities Director to facilitate a daily activity for residents in therapy. The Activities Director comes into the therapy gym each day to initiate activities and/or discussions that are beneficial to each patient’s goal achievement.
Jonathan also discussed the importance of continuous education and sharing newfound knowledge with others. He has taken a plethora of courses centered around fall prevention and shares learned tips through daily communication with both the therapy team and facility staff. He encourages everyone to continually learn new things and share!
Jonathan, you are an inspiration to all of us! We appreciate your dedication to your patients, your team, and your entire facility’s success. Thank you for being a Clinician Who Inspires!