Confluent Health Announces Partnership with Pappas Physical Therapy
Louisville-based Confluent Health announces expansion into Northeast through partnership with Rhode Island-based private practice with seven clinics
Louisville, Kentucky – January 24, 2019
Confluent Health is proud to announce their newest partnership with Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy, a physical therapist owned outpatient physical therapy practice with seven locations throughout Rhode Island.
“Since Pappas was founded, our mission has been to deliver the highest quality care possible to every patient in our community and to have fun while doing it,” said Pappas CEO Mike Pappas. “Those are pillars that the Confluent Health family also embraces, which makes this partnership a seamless fit. We look forward to a bright future together and are eager to see how the opportunity for continued growth and development of the Pappas team benefits our staff and our patients.”
The agreement, effective immediately, maintains Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy’s brand while allowing them access to Confluent Health’s shared management services including accounting and finance, hiring and retention, marketing, and clinic operations. Through Confluent Health, Pappas’ clinicians will also have greater access to Evidence In Motion’s nationally recognized physical therapy education programs and the financial support to fuel further expansion across the region.
“We offer our warmest welcome to the Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy team,” said Confluent Health President and CEO Larry Benz, PT, DPT, OCS, MBA. “Their entrepreneurial culture and their vision for the future of their company are in perfect alignment with ours. We look forward to growing together in the coming years.”
For more information on Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy, please visit www.PappasPT.com. To learn more about Confluent Health, visit www.GoConfluent.com.
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About Confluent Health:
Confluent Health is a Louisville, Kentucky-based private equity holding company focused on creating a healthcare system that recognizes physical and occupational therapy providers as the Best First Choice for preventing and managing musculoskeletal and movement disorders. Confluent Health offers the following management services: evidence-based practice, patient loyalty, regulatory assurance, marketing and branding, clinic operations, hiring and retention, strategy, accounting and finance, and customer service to BreakThrough Physical Therapy, the Evidence In Motion family of companies, Fit For Work, Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy, Physical Therapy Central, ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists, ProRehab Physical Therapy, Redbud Physical Therapy, RET Physical Therapy Group, SporTherapy, and Texas Physical Therapy Specialists. Together, these companies share a common ownership team and are committed to developing a learning, purpose, and coaching culture.
About Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy:
Founded in 2007 by Michael and Jacalyn Pappas, Pappas Physical and Hand Therapy is a team of physical and occupational therapists that pride themselves on providing their Rhode Island communities with the highest quality of care. Our staff brings 50+ years of combined experience in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with orthopaedic and neurological problems, post-surgical conditions, sprains and strains, traumatic injuries, and degenerative joint processes. Pappas Physical Therapy is conveniently located in Warwick, East Greenwich, Cranston, Johnston, and North Providence, RI. For more information, visit PappasPT.com.
