Association Governance

The Association Governance page serves as a central resource for the foundational documents, policies, and regulatory information that guide the mission, leadership, and operations of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ). These materials provide transparency and structure for the chapter’s activities while supporting ethical, effective, and accountable leadership. In addition, this page offers important regulatory and licensing resources relevant to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants practicing in New Jersey, helping members stay informed about professional standards, state requirements, and the evolving healthcare landscape.

APTANJ Governing Documents

New Jersey Licensing Laws and Regulations

(source: New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. We recommend downloading and printing these documents as a useful resource.)

ATPANJ Active Committees

General Committee Membership Policies

Administration | 11/7/2018

Policies outlined in this Section shall apply to the organization and the membership of any and all committees and/or task forces created under the aegis of the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ).

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AWARDS COMMITTEE

Administration | 11/7/2018

Purpose: to provide advice and counsel to the Council of Directors on APTANJ membership awards

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lorane Stitcher - Chair 

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PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE

Administration | 3/19/2024

Tasked to provide continuing education programming that meets the needs of the membership.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Jennifer Lazaro - Co-chair
  • Rebecca Zajos - Co-chair
  • Caitlin Denzer Weiler - Member
  • Alyssa Ferraro - Member
  • Lorene Cobb - Member
  • Monique Pineros - Member
  • Heather Murray-Miller - Member
  • Prital Patel - Member

APPROVERS

  • Mary Jane Myslinski
  • Heather Murray-Miller 
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

Administration | 3/19/2024

The purpose of the committee is to engage individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds in physical therapy and in the APTANJ to improve New Jersey’s cultural competence in health care, as well as to bridge the gaps in practice and education for the profession.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Leonard J. Somarriba - Chair
  • Maria Aguila - Member/COD Liaison
  • Nandini Prasad - Member
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ETHICS COMMITTEE

Administration | 11/11/2020

The purpose of the committee is to administer the APTANJ disciplinary process, consistent with National APTA Ethics and Judicial Committee procedures.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Paul Vidal - Chair
  • Sandra Kaplan - Member
  • Lee Ann Guenther - Member 
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FINANCE COMMITTEE

Administration | 3/19/2024

To make recommendations to the Council of Directors to implement policies related to the fiscal integrity of APTANJ.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Brian Mullins
  • Alvin Goldman
  • Thomas Modica
  • Elmer Platz 
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Administration | 11/11/2020

To develop and implement strategies for membership growth and retention and to further active member engagement.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Benjamin Kalinkowitz - Chair
  • Rebecca Horton - Member
  • Ashley LaTona - Member
  • Lauren Sacco - Member 
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CANNABIS TASK FORCE

Administration | 3/19/2024

Purpose: To examine the knowledge and attitudes of health professionals about cannabis both nationally and in New Jersey.

CANNABIS TASK FORCE MEMBERS

  • Ellen Anderson (co-chair)
  • Lori Zucker (co-chair)
  • Laurel Delmar
  • Paige Dwight Dickman
  • Steven Kinney
  • Avnee Patel
  • Sardust Santiago (student)
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RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Administration | 3/19/2024

To facilitate and encourage physical therapy research in New Jersey.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Open, (Chair)
  • Thomas Nolan
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Volunteer Opportunities

APTANJ has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, within and outside the Association.

APTANJ Opportunities

Special Olympics

Fall Prevention Week

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