To provide a network for continued training and development of
Burn Occupational and Physical Therapists in conjunction with the OT/PT Special
Interest Group of the American Burn Association and to further the rehabilitation
and recovery of burn survivors everywhere.
This committee will embody its mission through the following
measures:
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To acknowledge the performance of an outstanding Burn
Occupational or Physical Therapist on a yearly
basis for his or her unique and
established contributions in burn care and rehabilitation. |
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To represent Burn Occupational and Physical
Therapists from
the entire United States and Canada through
demonstrated representation as a
member of the Barb Knothe Burn Therapist Achievement Award
Committee. |
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To provide continued therapist driven research activities in
both traditional and non-traditional research,
educational and clinical
endeavors. |
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To develop and maintain an internet resource web site
dedicated to the OT/PT burn therapist that will serve
as both a
communication instrument and research archive for burn care and treatment
intervention. |
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To provide ongoing mentoring and guidance to all
Occupational and Physical Therapists at any skill level
and in any capacity
of burn care and rehabilitation. |
Criteria for Nomination for the Barb Knothe Burn
Therapist Achievement Award
Scope:
To recognize, on a yearly basis, the outstanding performance of a
Physical or Occupational Therapist and his or her dedication, service and
contribution to the realm of burn care and rehabilitation.
Criteria:
Recipients of this award must meet the following criteria:
1. A licensed Physical or
Occupational Therapist
2. An active member
and participant of the American
Burn Association
3. An active member within at least
one of his or her practice discipline associations at either the national, state
or
regional level (i.e. AOTA; APTA)
4. Practicing for a minimum of
7 years with at least 80% of his or her time specifically dedicated to
therapist-driven burn
care
treatment, rehabilitation and research.
5. Demonstrate commitment,
dedication and service on a daily basis to the treatment, rehabilitation and
management of
burn injuries and their consequences.
Purpose: This award
commemorates the spirit and commitment of Barbara Knothe,
MOT, OTR/L, CHT, who suffered a fatal heart attack on March 5, 2001. Barb had dedicated over 20 years of service to the treatment of burn
injuries and was an invaluable clinical instructor, mentor, teacher and above
all, a lifelong friend to all with whom she made contact. This award is dedicated in her memory to all of the active burn
therapists that embody the same drive and commitment as Barb.
Upon selection, the named individual will receive a monetary award and plaque commemorating
this honor. They will be recognized
at the Occupational & Physical Therapy Special Interest Group meeting of the
American Burn Association national conference. Additionally,
in the spirit of service to the treatment of burn care and rehabilitation, the
selected individual will present a “study” (i.e. case report, research
study, educational symposium, clinical treatment strategy, lecture, etc.) at a
burn related event or conference during
the following year. The
purpose of the presentation following the award is to further solidify the
clinical training and education of future burn PT’s and OT’s now, and to foster
collaborative research and clinical education activities on an ongoing basis.
Barb had
grand visions of developing and performing research and clinical training
modules, however these plans never meet their fruition. This memorial award will serve as an
active foundation and inspiration for all of the great
clinical PT’s and OT’s to be both clinical and research based in their daily
practices and to serve as a resource for developing burn therapists to achieve their
full potential.
Selection Committee:
The selection
committee will be comprised of the following members:
1. The current chairperson of the
Barbara Knothe Burn Therapist Achievement Award Committee.
2. The current Co-Chairs of the
Barbara Knothe Burn Therapist
Achievement Award Committee.
3. The current
Chair and Co-Chair of the
Occupational & Physical Therapist Special Interest Group of the American
Burn Association
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4. The recipient of the Barbara
Knothe Burn Therapist Achievement Award from the previous year in which they are
selected.
The
selection will also be based upon the completed nomination and letters of
recommendation submitted by any active member of the
American Burn Association
from any clinical discipline.
Click here to download the
Barbara
Knothe Burn Therapist Achievement Award Nomination Form and submit a fellow clinician today!
Scope:
To provide clinical support and serve as a liaison to encourage and promote
therapist driven research for Physical and Occupational Therapists involved in
any level of burn care and rehabilitation.
Criteria:
Recipients of this regional membership must meet the following criteria:
1. A licensed Physical or
Occupational Therapist
2. An active member of the American
Burn Association
3. An active member within at least
one of his or her practice discipline associations at either the national, state
or
regional level (i.e. AOTA; APTA; ASHT)
4. Practicing for a minimum of
5 years with at least 80% of his or her time specifically dedicated to burn care
treatment
and rehabilitation.
5. Demonstrate commitment,
dedication and service on a daily basis to the treatment, rehabilitation and
management
of
burn injuries and their consequences.
The
regional members will also support and contribute to the development and maintenance
of the "burn therapist web
site" as well as contribute to the activities of the OT/PT SIG of the ABA
and serve as a "research mentors" to assist other Occupational and
Physical Therapists in the clinical research development process.
Click here to download the Regional
Committee Membership Form and GET INVOLVED NOW!
