Partnership with Therapist-Owned Physical Therapy Practice Will Enhance Care for Patients in Louisiana
Alexandria, LA (May 1, 2023) – Elite Physical Therapy (EPT) has proudly announced its latest partnership with Injury Management Services (IMS), a therapist-owned physical therapy practice located in Alexandria, LA. This partnership is an exciting opportunity for both companies to expand their reach and provide even more comprehensive care to patients throughout the area.
“We have worked side by side with Elite for many years, and we are excited to formalize our relationship, capitalize on their resources and work together even more closely to continue along this growth trajectory. We are very excited to partner with Elite Physical Therapy,” said Bruce O’Dell, MOT, CEP, CFCE, CEO of IMS. “Their established practice, with a reputation for superior customer service and quality care, is the perfect fit for us. We can’t wait to see what this partnership will bring!”
IMS patients will continue to receive the same high-quality care from the same familiar faces they know and trust. However, the clinical team will now have access to Confluent Health’s established ecosystem of management services as well as education and musculoskeletal health resources. Support services include efficient community outreach, digital innovations, value-based care pathway models, and marketing and finance. Resources include best in brand physical therapy partnerships, such as the PTPN network, continuing education programs and staff development opportunities with Evidence in Motion, a nationally recognized residency, fellowship, and certification education provider in physical and occupational therapy programs and Fit For Work, the leading provider of employee safety.
“Since opening our doors, our vision has been to provide the highest level of service to our patients and referring physicians throughout Central Louisiana,” said Bart Jones, DPT, CEO of Elite. “We are delighted that this partnership will allow us to continue this vision and reach more residents than before.”
This partnership will further expand Elite Physical Therapy’s footprint and clinical offerings and enhance its overall presence in the market. Confluent Health’s President and CEO, Larry Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA, MAPP, states, “We are proud to partner with Elite Physical Therapy and are excited to welcome IMS into the Confluent Health family. Bruce’s team, along with the team at Elite, is made up of great clinical leaders, and bringing in IMS is going to add significant value as we grow together. Our partnership has endless possibilities.”
For more information about EPT, visit their website at eliteptla.com. To schedule an appointment with one of IMS’s expert therapists, visit their website at injurymanagementservices.com or call 318-880- 0058.
About Elite Physical Therapy: Elite Physical Therapy (EPT) is a Louisiana-based, private physical therapy practice group. As a proud member of the Confluent Health family, EPT positively impacts patients’ lives by delivering the best care and results through proven research, innovative treatments and technologies, and an approach that treats patients like family. For more information, visit eliteptla.com, or find them on Facebook at @elitephysicaltherapyalexandria.
