new york, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Columbia University The Physical Therapy Program presented Spear Physical & Occupational Therapy with the Clinical Education Leadership Award. This marks the second time Spear has received this honor in its 25 years of service, making it the only healthcare organization to have been recognized multiple times.
(Pictured from left) Dr. Maron Stewart, co-director of clinical education at Columbia University; Sarah Lloyd, PT, DPT, CSCS, director of clinical excellence at Spear; Dan Rutenberg, CEO and co-founder of Spear; Kyle Davis, PT, DPT, student coordinator at Spear; Amir Land, PT, DPT, senior director of talent acquisition at Spear; and Danielle Struble-Fitzsimmons, PhD, co-director of clinical education at Columbia University.
“Speer received the Clinical Education Leadership Award in recognition of not only our successful collaboration and dedication to the program and our students, but also his hard work in developing a pioneering center for physical therapy student clinical education in the region,” Speer said. Maron K. StewartPT, PhD, Director of Clinical Education Columbia University.
The Clinical Education Leadership Award was presented during Columbia University’s commencement ceremony, held at the Irving Medical Center Alumni Auditorium. Washington Heights. Dan RutenbergCEO and co-founder of Spear Kyle DavisPT, DPT (Student Coordinator), Sarah LloydPT, DPT (Director of Clinical Excellence), and Amir RandPT, DPT (Senior Director of Talent Acquisition) took to the stage to accept the award.
“It was incredibly gratifying to be recognized again. Columbia University“Speer is deeply committed to clinical excellence built on outstanding education. We are proud to partner with universities across the country in educating and mentoring the next generation of physical therapists,” said Speer. Dan RutenbergPT, DPT, CSCS.
Since its founding in 1999, Spear has expanded to over 50 clinics. new york and the surrounding tri-state area. In addition to offering students the opportunity to complete their clinical placements at Spear, we also offer current employees continuing education benefits, dedicated mentorship and ongoing support for learning and advancement at both the clinical and leadership levels.
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