Maryland Department of Health
Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

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About the Board

Board Members / Mission & Vision
Becoming a Board Member

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The State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners was established in 1947 under Title 13, Health Occupations Article and its Rules and Regulations.​
 

Mission: To ensure the Maryland Physical Therapy Act effectively safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of individuals.​​​​​​​​

Vision: Adhering to the Maryland Physical Therapy Act, licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants safeguard the health and welfare of individuals seeking physical therapy services.​​

The State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Members

Karen Gordes, PT, PhD, DScPT, Chair
Rebecca Holsinger, PT, DPT, NCS, CVTP, Vice Chair
Vincent M. Conroy, PT, DScPT
Samuel Esterson, PT, DPT, MBA, OCS
Michelle Finnegan, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CCTT, CMTPT, FAAOMPT
Enjeen L. Woolford, PTA
James Connors, Consumer Member
Pamela Stokes Eggleston, MBA, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, Consumer Member

In addition to attending Board meetings, Board members serve on the following Board committees:
  • Case Review Committee
  • Case Resolution Conference Committee
  • Continuing Education Review Committee
  • Legislative & Regulations Committee
Becoming a Board Member

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) of Maryland has been asked by the Governor's Appointment Office (GAO) to nominate physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who 
  • ​are engaged in the profession of physical therapy in this State,
  • have at least 5 years of experience,
  • are diverse, energetic, enthusiastic,
  • looking to bring their professional expertise to support the work the Board does, and 
  • can meet the time commitment to serve.
Upcoming Board of Director Vacancies

  • ​Seeking two (2) ​Physical Therapists who are engaged primarily in the clinical practice of physical therapy in this State to serve on the  Board of Directors​​ for a 4-year term that begins June 1, 2025.​​
This APTA of Maryland link will bring you to the application.​​ 
To apply through the Governor's Appointment Office (GAO) click on this lin​k​ that will bring you to the application.  

The Board is committed to creating geographic, gender, and ethnic diverse representation to ensure that decisions reached reflect the viewpoints of all populations served.  We thank you in advance for your interest in serving and safeguarding the health and welfare of individuals seeking physical therapy services.​​

Excerpt of the Maryland Health Occupations Article § 13-202: the Board consists of 8 members. Of the 8 members, 5 shall be licensed physical therapists, of which a minimum of 4 shall be engaged in the clinical practice of physical therapy in this State, one (1) shall be a licensed physical therapist assistant, practicing limited physical therapy in this State, and 2 shall be consumer members. The Governor shall appoint the licensed physical therapist members and the licensed physical therapist assistant member, with the advice of the Secretary, from a list of names of qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary and the Governor by the American Physical Therapy Association of Maryland. The Governor shall appoint the consumer members with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate. The term of a member is 4 years. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. ​

Questions? Email us at mdh.bphte@maryland.gov or call 410-764-4718