About PTPN
Your champions in healthcare.
Since 1985, PTPN has been uniquely committed to only working with therapist-owned practices.
When our founder Michael Weinper, PT, DPT, MPH, noticed the increasing corporatization of physical therapy in the mid eighties, he worried independently run practices wouldn’t survive. As a physical therapist and practice owner himself, he inherently understood the challenges facing owners and saw an opportunity to build a company dedicated to the success of the therapist-owned model.
Today, we work with more than 700 locations across the country to offer industry expertise and practical resources to increase capacity for growth and help practices stay competitive.
We understand that, even with the best staff, it’s difficult to reach your goals alone. But that shouldn’t hold you back. Everyone deserves an equal seat at the table—regardless of size.
That’s why our staff is passionate about equipping you with the tools you need. From the marketing department to tech support, we come to work every day excited to tangibly help you so you can help more patients experience compassionate care and full lives. We’re on your team—for the long haul.
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PTPN Leadership Team
Michael Weinper
PT, DPT, MPH, PRESIDENT
Michael Weinper, PT, DPT, MPH, cofounded the company in 1985 with his partner, Fred Rothenberg, a former executive at Blue Cross of California. A physical therapist with more than 40 years of experience in clinical practice, management consulting, administration, and program development, Weinper is also a principal in Progressive Physical Therapy, a private practice, with four locations in Southern California.
Weinper received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science (physical therapy) from California State University, Northridge. He received a certificate in physical therapy from that institution in conjunction with UCLA Hospitals and Clinics. Weinper later received his Master of Public Health degree (M.P.H.) from UCLA in Health Services Administration and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the EIM Institute for Health Professions in Louisville, KY.
Weinper has been active in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He has served as a member of the APTA’s Task Force on Physician Ownership of Physical Therapy Services, as a member of its Committee on Physical Therapy Practice, as the association’s chairperson on its Task Force on Reimbursement, on the Board of Directors for APTA’s California Chapter and national Private Practice Section, and as trustee of the APTA Congressional Action Committee (now known as PT-PAC). Weinper received the prestigious Robert G. Dicus Award from the Private Practice Section of the APTA in 2000, and he received the Charles Harker Policy Maker Award from the APTA Health Policy and Administration Section in 2011.
On behalf of the state of California, Weinper has served as a member of the Physical Therapy Subcommittee of the Division of Industrial Accidents, now known as the Division of Workers’ Compensation. He also has served as an expert to the Medical Board of California, where among his activities he has appeared on behalf of the People in insurance fraud trials. He has provided expert witness testimony on behalf of more than 20 insurance companies.
A former associate professor of health science at California State University, Northridge, Weinper is a frequent presenter for various professional associations including the National Managed Healthcare Conference, the American Medical Care and Review Association, and the APTA. He has authored many articles for both physical therapy and insurance industry publications.
Michael Weinper
PT, DPT, MPH, PRESIDENT
Stevyn Voyles
VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of PTPN, Stevyn is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, including payer and provider contracting, marketing and sales (both local and national), provider relations, systems, data processing, political action, and planning, budgeting and analysis of overall network performance. She also works closely with PTPN’s Quality Assurance Department, with an emphasis on the PTPN Outcomes Program.
Stevyn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration and Education from California State University, Northridge. Prior to joining PTPN, she was Chief Operating Officer for Progressive Physical Therapy Inc. for more than 30 years, leading and directing all clinic operations and related lines of business across four clinical offices in Southern California. She has also been the managing executive for an outpatient rehabilitation franchise, as well as optometry, ophthalmology, audiology, and allergy practices. She is also an experienced consultant in the private sector in the areas of billing, collections, human resources, operations, policies, procedures, and compliance.
Stevyn has been a member of the Administrators Council of the APTA Private Practice Section, the American Society for Healthcare Management, and the Society for Human Resource Management.
Stevyn Voyles
VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Mitchel Kaye
PT, DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
Mitch Kaye, PT, oversees all aspects of utilization review and case management for the entire PTPN network, and trains and supervises PTPN’s Quality Assurance and Utilization Management staff. In addition, he is responsible for creating and updating case management, utilization management, quality assurance, clinical integration and outcomes guidelines for the network.
Kaye also assists PTPN regional offices with Quality Assurance program management through ongoing training and support, and he meets with members, physicians and payers as needed for program development and problem resolution.
Kaye earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a certificate in physical therapy at University of Southern California. He then worked at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center for 7 years and later served as a physical therapy consultant and surveyor for the Los Angeles County Health Department, and then as director of physical therapy and director of imaging services at a 180-bed community hospital. He also worked for Zenith Insurance as a reviewer/coordinator and previously had his own private physical therapy practice for 14 years.
As a recognized expert in the field, Kaye has been a member of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy’s Standard Setting Task Force, as well as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Short Term Alternatives for Therapy Services project. He has worked with the Physical Therapy Board of California, both as a Subject Matter Expert and as a member of the board’s Assistive Personnel Task Force.
Kaye is also an active member of the California Physical Therapy Association. He has served on the organization’s Board of Directors, House of Delegates, Quality Practice Committee, Nominating Committee and Annual Conference Committee. He has represented the association’s Greater Los Angeles District as treasurer and a member of the Assembly of Representatives. In 2011, the CPTA awarded him the Clarence W. Hultgren Service Award. Mitch has authored articles and presented webinars and lectures for organizations including the CPTA and the APTA Private Practice Section, focusing on subjects like Medicare, documentation and coding.
Mitchel Kaye
PT, DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
PTPN in Your State
Find your PTPN contact
For all other states, PTPN offers PTPN Nexus to support private therapy practices.
PTPN Nexus is a community of practice owners that provides many ways to control costs and increase revenue, including:
- group purchasing discounts with nearly 50 vendor partners
- political advocacy
- practice marketing and social media resources
- expert advice and tools for complying with complex regulations and seizing opportunities for growth
- and much more!
Contact us to learn more.
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Just because you’re a private practice doesn’t mean you’re in it alone. When you become a PTPN member, you join a network that has your back for the long haul.
