What is your name?
Jason Parker
What is your role at ARC Physical Therapy+?
I am a physical therapist, and the Clinic Director for our Liberty and Kearney clinics.
Where are you from?
I grew up in New Jersey but have lived in the Kansas City area since I was 15.
Where did you go to school?
I did my undergraduate work at William Jewell College, and my graduate/PT work at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
What has been your journey to leadership?
I have held leadership positions at all of my past employers, primarily as a clinic director. At ARCPT+, I began as the Clinic Director at our Cameron clinic, and have since transferred to being the Director at the Kearney and Liberty clinics.
What skills helped you move into a leadership role?
Being willing/able to problem solve, communicating/connecting with others (all stakeholders).
How do you help your team live up to our mission of redefining excellence in healthcare?
I try to identify their strengths and their passions and let them use their strengths to enhance experience of the patient/referral sources.
What is your leadership philosophy?
Servant leadership
How do you encourage or motivate your team?
Praise them publicly as often as possible, and frequent communication of our goals.
