Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Oncologic PT Specialist, bookworm, social justice activist, feminist, lifelong learner, plant lady, cat mom.

[Rupal Patel @rupalPT]

After adoption of @APTAtweets position on becoming an anti-racist organization, led by @TPTA delegate, @JessWestDPT, & comakers, we embarked on this journey to find the evidence! This is the 1st step. Read. Reflect & act on what you/your organizatio can do to become #antiracist.

[Beto O'Rourke @BetoORourke]

Help spread the word about the October 11th voter registration deadline.

You can learn more about how to register at https://t.co/XXmkh1jznC

[Beto O'Rourke @BetoORourke]

We will overcome this decision in Texas by winning political power.

[Beto O'Rourke @BetoORourke]

If they want states to decide, then we must elect a governor who will protect a woman’s right to abortion.

[Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS @JessWestDPT]

@BaylorDPT Oh this is EXTREMELY exciting. Welcome to to Texas @LisaVanHoosePT , and massive congratulations! Baylor (and Texas in general) is so lucky to have you!

[Matthew Hyland @VP_Hyland]

What does your professional Association do for you… Last night Congress passed legislative package that mitigates cuts to 2022 Medicare fee schedule largely due to @APTAtweets its members and coalitions! Thank you for being the trusted leader in physical therapy #PTAdvocacy

[Bobby L. Rush @BobbyLRush]

Good news! My bipartisan bill to make physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other #health professions more diverse just passed through @EnergyCommerce. The next step is a vote on the House Floor. https://t.co/f7bxui5jsK

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Women who stand up for themselves get penalized.

51 studies: a woman who negotiates for herself fears—and faces—backlash as selfish & aggressive.

If she negotiates for others, suddenly she seems caring.

I want to live in a world that celebrates women advocating for themselves.

[I E McElroy MD, MPH: @iemcelroymd.bsky.social @IEMcElroy]

Absolutely stunning ⁦@KVinekarMD⁩

“We practice “naturalizing inequality,” whereby we attribute “advanced pathology” … to biologic or innate characteristics of groups of humans themselves rather than to the structural inequities and violence…” https://t.co/SrYJifjMrL

[Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS @JessWestDPT]

@jasonsilvernail @rupalPT @APTAtweets @LisaVanHoosePT @parazopt @TerryMNordstrom @OscarG_DPT @MattyLMNOP @jdsheppard Yes! Let’s make those words a reality!

[National Association of Black Physical Therapists @NABPT_]

RC-9-21 passed! We are ecstatic. Let’s continue to mobilize to evolve our profession and our communities! Thank you @AcademyPhysical @LisaVanHoosePT @UjimaInstitute @UkohaDPT @SassyJais @rupalPT @APTAofMaryland @HPAAPTA @APTATexas

[Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS @JessWestDPT]

@LisaVanHoosePT taught me how to have hard conversations about race when she served as our diversity trainer at @twupt . Her guidance and encouragement was necessary and foundational in moving this motion forward. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and passion. You are incredible!

[Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS @JessWestDPT]

Thank you to all who were part of this incredible team. I am humbled by your guidance and patience. And I am so proud of our association for being ready to have this conversation. I look forward making the language of RC 9-21 a reality!

[Rupal Patel @rupalPT]

@MattyLMNOP @APTAtweets Matt, TY for being a co-maker for RC 9-21. Collaboration w you, @OscarG_DPT @TerryMNordstrom, @jdsheppard, Linda Horn, & 2 rockstar newer Texas delegates, @JessWestDPT & @parazopt, along w assists from so many others, we made history in #APTAHOD for #APTACentennial

[J.D. Sheppard II @jdsheppard]

This data is really bad! But having just looked at info for other leadership positions in APTA this may be the best representation of marginalized populations in the profession. That is even if you assume all the unknowns are white. Needless to say we have a long way to go

[Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS @JessWestDPT]

@TiffanyDPT Thank you for sharing! Could you please direct me to the primary data source? I'd like to cite it in a HOD support statement if possible. Thanks again!

[Rupal Patel @rupalPT]

Tune in: Wed 7p CT. Honored to be on panel w @LisaVanHoosePT @MarkMilliganDPT @CBarnesPT @sunsopeningband to talk about this since retracted @JAMA_current podcast and the backlash that the⬇️deleted tweet + response from Editor created. #structuralracism in healthcare exists.

[Texas Woman's University @txwomans]

#TXWomans is hosting a public affairs forum, “Capitol Violence: Tracing Legacies of Anti-Black Racism, White Supremacy and Anti-Semitism,” at 6p March 4. Panel will explore the day's origins, implications, expectations and direction

https://t.co/8T6axEaviY
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[Rupal Patel @rupalPT]

#PioneerProud of my @TWUHouston #TWUPT fellow alumni: @JessWestDPT @jordanB__PT @DiemPuckett_DPT @lmiller2018 @jennfrerich @DanaTew & Amy H; #dptstudents: @BriTheSPT Leah Brick & Anna Naiki; & #phdstudent, @AllieSmithDPT 4 their #PTAdvocacy during #APTAFAF in DC. @TWUpres

[Rupal Patel @rupalPT]

Proud to be among the 26 @APTAtweets members at #APTAFAF representing Texas today on Capitol Hill in DC for #PTAdvocacy. Largest delegation! @JessWestDPT @jordanB__PT @DiemPuckett_DPT @BriTheSPT @jennfrerich @DanaTew @AlliancePTQI @AllieSmithDPT @LindaDJohn @lmiller2018

[Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS @JessWestDPT]

It was such a pleasure meeting you @DanCrenshawTX .We look forward to working with you! #APTAFAF #ChoosePT

[Gail Zitterkopf @gzPT2003]

Thanks @DanCrenshawTX and his staff for meeting with us to discuss patient access to physical therapy! #APTAFAF #ChoosePT @APTAtweets @JessWestDPT @jordanB__PT @AllieSmithDPT @jennfrerich