Greg Specht, PT,
OCS, ATC, CSCS
Owner and Clinical Director
As a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in
Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Mr. Specht is recognized as an
expert specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal, orthopedic
and spinal conditions. Nationwide, only a small percentage
of therapists successfully complete the coursework and pass
the examination necessary to attain this credential. Greg
accomplished his goal of becoming board certified in 1996,
and he has devoted the past 16 years of his career to treating
and caring for injured people.
Mr. Specht holds an undergraduate degree in
physical therapy from Northeastern University and has completed
the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at the American Sports
Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Greg holds additional
certifications, as an Athletic Trainer with the National Athletic
Trainers Association, and as a Strength & Conditioning
Specialist with the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Furthermore, Greg continues to expand his knowledge base by
attending educational seminars and courses regularly.
Prior to opening Specht Physical Therapy, Mr.
Specht served as the Director of Physical Therapy at the Rhode
Island Rehabilitation Institute, in Warren, Rhode Island;
and he has worked for Brown University as an Athletic Trainer.
Mr. Specht is licensed
in the State of Massachusetts and is an active member of a
number of organizations including the American Physical Therapy
Association's Orthopedic and Private Practice Sections, American
Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, National
Strength and Conditioning Association, National Athletic Trainers
Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Finally,
he has served as a Clinical Instructor for the physical therapy
programs of Northeastern University, Simmons College, University
of Rhode Island and The Finch University of Health Sciences,
to name a few.
Mr. Specht's commitment to advanced training,
and excellence in patient care, coupled with 16 years of clinical
practice enables him to ensure that patients receive the best
possible treatment.
Click here to see Greg’s Continuing
Education record.
Rich Kosses,
DPT
Mr. Kosses completed his undergraduate education at Merrimack
College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine
(2000) and received a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from
Massachusetts General Hospital – Institute of Health
Professions (2002). Rich has a diverse background from his
employment at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Framingham,
Massachusetts; including experiences with the development
of sport conditioning programs for golfers and skiers, use
of manual therapy skills for the management of various orthopedic
dysfunctions and the development of a work injury treatment
program including work-site evaluations.
Mr. Kosses joined the staff at Specht
Physical Therapy in August of 2004. He is licensed
in the State of Massachusetts and has been published in Rehab
Management.
Click here to see Rich’s Continuing
Education record.
Mike King,
MPT
Mr. King completed his undergraduate education at Springfield
College in 1997 where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Rehabilitation Services; and in 2001 he was awarded a Master's
Degree in Physical Therapy from American International College
in Springfield, Massachusetts. Mr. King has an excellent background
in the management of orthopedic injuries and post-surgical conditions
from his experience as Head Physical Therapist at Fall River
Physical Therapy. Mike has made numerous contributions to his
community, through volunteer efforts with organizations such
as SERVE New England and the Boston Marathon Wheelchair Sweep
Team.
Mr. King joined the Specht Physical Therapy
team in April of 2005. He is licensed
in the State of Massachusetts and has a special interest in
treatment of sports related injuries as he remains competitive
as a pitcher in a local men's baseball league.
Click here to see Mike's Continuing
Education record.
Beth Gouveia,
Office Manager
Ms. Gouveia received her Certificate as a Medical Assistant
from the Sawyer School in 1997. She is certified as a Nursing
Assistant and is also a Notary Public. Beth has been with
Specht Physical Therapy since its inception in 2001 and is
in charge of all business and insurance related issues of
the practice.
Rebecca Manning,
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Manning received her Certificate as
a Medical Administrative Assistant from the Career Education
Institute in 2004. Rebecca joined Specht Physical Therapy
in 2005 and has quickly become an integral part of the practice
as she handles numerous tasks including scheduling and insurance
authorizations.
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