PT Solutions Physical Therapy (PTS), a physical therapy practice with more than 500 points of service across 25 states, today announced that Louis A. Shapiro has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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Mr. Shapiro most recently spent 17 years as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), transforming the New York-based provider into the global leader in advancing musculoskeletal medicine through world-class patient care, research, and education. His expertise in strategic innovation, value-based care, and technology integration will provide PT Solutions with crucial experience and guidance to tackle the challenges of healthcare’s next era.
“We are pleased to welcome Lou, a recognized industry leader, to the PT Solutions Board,” said Dale Yake, Founder and CEO of PT Solutions. “His healthcare leadership experience and commitment to advancing the art and science of musculoskeletal health aligns perfectly with our vision of providing patients transformative care through evidence, experience, and exceptional service across all stages of their healing journey.”
“PT Solutions provides critical partnership for health systems in the management of musculoskeletal care, optimizing the health system’s physical therapy delivery network and expanding patient access throughout the community,” said Mr. Shapiro. “I am excited to serve in support of PT Solutions and their health system partners as they work to provide effective and progressive patient care.”
About Louis A. Shapiro
Louis Shapiro joined the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) as its President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2006, retiring in October 2023. HSS has been recognized as the leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, earning the rank of #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. for 14 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report and #1 worldwide in orthopedics by Newsweek for the past four consecutive years.
Prior to joining HSS, Mr. Shapiro worked at Geisinger Health System from 2002 to 2006, serving in roles with increasing leadership scope and ultimately advancing to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Clinical Enterprise. He served as a senior healthcare expert and consultant at McKinsey & Co. from 1999 to 2002 and held positions in other hospitals and health systems from 1983 through 1999. Mr. Shapiro currently serves as a Senior Advisor at General Atlantic and serves on the board of directors of Zimmer Biomet. He also previously served as a founding member of the board of directors of RightMove Health and as the board chair of the Greater New York Hospital Association, in addition to holding several other board and advisory roles over the course of his career.
Mr. Shapiro has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's degree in health administration from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
About PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Founded in 2003 by CEO and physical therapist Dale Yake, PT Solutions Physical Therapy is a physical therapy practice based in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than 500 points of service across 25 states. PT Solutions provides physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, athletic training, and sports medicine services in outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care settings. PT Solutions expands its national footprint through its unique model of health system partnerships, private acquisitions, and de novo clinics – most recently closing its acquisition of ActivePro Rehab Partners in October 2023. Through its APTA-accredited residency program, PT Solutions educates, trains, and trusts its professionals to provide research-supported care in hospitality-driven and service-oriented environments.
For more information on PT Solutions, please visit ptsolutions.com.
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Contacts
Luisa Banks
VP, Marketing
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Luisa.Banks@ptsolutions.com
