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EDUCATION
UPCOMING WEBINAR
TOPIC:
Leading in Every Step: Embracing Roles You’re Given and Seek
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INSTRUCTOR:
Jazmine Tooles, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT
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DATE:
Sunday, March 2nd
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TIME:
2 - 4pm EST
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DESCRIPTION:
This session is designed for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to enhance their leadership skills, whether they are asked to step into leadership roles or actively pursuing them. Through storytelling, evidence-based leadership frameworks, and interactive learning, participants will explore key leadership theories such as transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership. Real-life examples, case studies, and group discussions will guide participants in understanding how to apply these theories in physical therapy settings and beyond to improve team dynamics and patient care. Reflective exercises will help attendees assess their own leadership journeys, and by the end of the session, they will have developed actionable plans to continue their leadership development and seize future opportunities. This course provides a blend of practical tools, personal reflection, and real-world insights to empower physical therapists and assistants in their leadership roles.
Meet Your Instructor
Jazmine Tooles
PT, DPT, APTA PA President
Dr. Jazmine Tooles is a highly qualified educator and clinician with a Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree from the University of Delaware, specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vestibular dysfunction with her certifications, including the LAMP Institute for Leadership Certificate and Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation, along with numerous professional honors. With extensive experience across inpatient, outpatient, and assisted living settings, Dr. Tooles excels in integrating leadership, communication, and management skills to drive organizational success. Her expertise in TBI and vestibular rehabilitation enhances her ability to manage complex behaviors and support patients' recovery through individualized care strategies. As an
Assistant Professor of Instruction at Temple University and a leader in inclusion initiatives at
Jefferson Moss Magee and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Dr. Tooles has held several key leadership roles, including Chair of the APTA Pennsylvania Minority Affairs
Committee, Chair of APTA New Jersey’s Cultural Diversity Committee, and now the President
of APTA Pennsylvania. Additionally, she has led numerous DEI initiatives within her
organizations, promoting inclusive practices and team development. Dr. Tooles' leadership accomplishments have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the APTA Emerging Leader Award (2023), APTA New Jersey Leadership Award (2022), APTA New Jersey
Rising Star Young Professional Award (2019), MossRehab CARE Awards: Leader of the Year
(2018), and the University of Delaware PT Program Alumni Award (2022).
