Megan Peach, physical therapist with Excel Physical Therapy of Bozeman and Manhattan, has received the advanced Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) designation after passing a rigorous exam from the American Physical Therapy Association‘s American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. The specialist certification program provides formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in a special area of practice. Congratulations Megan for achieving your ongoing advanced training (and the 3 new initials)!
What is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)?
Orthopedic Clinical Specialists are recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as individuals whose clinical specialization in orthopedic physical therapy demonstrates knowledge, skill and experience exceeding that of an entry level physical therapist. The specialist certification program was established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in this special area of practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists.
The credentials of Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) are designated to those individuals who have successfully become board certified clinical specialists in the areas of orthopedics. At a minimum, therapists who receive this clinical distinction have completed 2,000 hours of direct patient care in the area of orthopedics and have successfully completed a rigorous written examination.
