Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Association involvement
Certifications and other professional activities and interests
Timeline
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Jordan Burgess

Gloucester,Canada

Summary

I am a physiotherapist with a particular interest in guiding clients from the initial phases of their injury through the entire spectrum of activity participation, especially a robust return to play preparation and training program. I am also an entrepreneur, an advocate for physiotherapy and its place in Ontario's health care system, and a promoter of ethical practice.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Senior Physiotherapist

Amped Physiotherapy
Gloucester, Canada
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.ampedphysiotherapy.com
  • Set the vision and direction for the client experience, incorporating the clinic's mission and core values
  • Mentor physiotherapists within the organization.
  • Manage complex cases, and provide consultative support on difficult clinical cases.
  • Advocate for preventative physiotherapy care in addition to injury rehabilitation.
  • Provide continuous care from injury management to full return-to-competition for athletes.
  • Review financial statements and monitor KPI reports to measure and coach staff.
  • Prioritize the activities of the Amped Physiotherapy management team in areas of HR, marketing and communications, pricing, operations on clinical and client sides of Amped Physiotherapy.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.

Founder, Director of Sports Lab Operations

Amped Sports Lab and Ice Complex
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2016 - 01.2022
  • Involved in all aspects of the creation of Amped Sports Lab, from initial concept to naming to land acquisition to building design with architect.
  • Developed and executed strategies for scaling business in the different operational areas of Amped Sports Lab.
  • Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key customers to enhance business growth and development.
  • Recruited, hired and trained key staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
  • Managed crises and unexpected challenges, ensuring minimal impact on business continuity.
  • Managed day-to-day activities across multiple departments within the organization.
  • Established performance metrics and evaluated staff to promote continuous improvement.
  • Provided leadership support during times of organizational change and uncertainty. (staff turnover, Covid-19 closures and reopening, changing business models).
  • Led the clinical and fitness staff in developing an integrated approach to athlete development.
  • Collaborated with CSCS staff to design injury screening and performance protocols for athletes.
  • Delivered training programs in the performance gym and provided return-to-play assessments.
  • Developed specialized on-ice rehabilitation programs for injured hockey players, facilitating a safe return to play.

Owner, Principal Physiotherapist

Momentum Physiotherapy Clinic
Ottawa, Ontario
03.2009 - 02.2016
  • Handled all aspects of startup clinic ownership, including lease negotiation, clinic design and tendering construction contract, establishing payroll, marketing, HR, recruitment and hiring, and culture establishment.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Mentored physiotherapy staff and enhanced the clinic environment to optimize both client and clinician experience.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Responsible for all legal documents related to business operations.
  • Provided direction and guidance to employees.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Created thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Managed a diverse caseload including athletes, MVA, WSIB, and chronic orthopaedic injuries

Staff/Contractor Physiotherapist

Various Clinics
Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario
06.1998 - 03.2009
  • Winchester Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Centre, Oct 2003-March 2009
  • Manotick Back on Track, Aug 2004-June 2005
  • Killens Reid Physiotherapy Clinic, Aug 2003-Aug 2004
  • Nepean Sports Medicine Centre, Feb 2001-Aug 2004
  • Health First Rehabilitation and Consultant Services, Jan 2000-Feb 2001 - Lear Seating Corporation
  • Sunnybrook and Women's College HSC, Sept 1999-Feb 2001
  • Markham Physiotherapy Clinic, June 1998-Jan 2000

Variously managed a caseload of linear assembly production employees in an in-house facility. Analyzed workstations and advised employees on injury avoidance strategies; Managed a caseload of complex trauma rehabilitation and geriatric conditions; Observed special programs; Facial Nerve, Vestibular and Hand Therapies; Taught FitFore Golf pre-season golf conditioning program; Managed a caseload mix of athletes returning to competition (from recreational to provincial and national levels), post-surgical knees, shoulders, and hernia complications, MVA, and a small number of WSIB cases. Utilized Kin-Com exercise system in appropriate cases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Toronto
04.1998

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

University of Western Ontario
04.1995

Skills

  • Advanced manual therapy techniques
  • Injury prevention
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Business startup and growth experience
  • Business management
  • Mentorship
  • Relationship building
  • Advocacy

Professional Association involvement

  • CPA Board of Directors June 2024-present
  • CPA Orthopedic Division Symposium, Scientific Program Committee, 2024
  • OPA Private Practice Advisory Committee, 2020-present
  • CPA Working Groups: COVID-19, 2020
  • Panelist: CPA Virtual Summit, 2020
  • Panelist: OPA Virtual Summit, 2021
  • CPA Orthopaedic Division Instructor, 2006-2012
  • Volunteer, CPA Congress, 2008
  • Voting Delegate, Ottawa District of OPA, 2008 AGM
  • CPA Orthopaedic Division Education Committee, Examination Development, 2006-2009
  • Student Advisor, Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards, 1997-1998
  • OPA Special Projects, 1998-1999
  • Vice-President, OT/PT Student Association, 1996

Certifications and other professional activities and interests

  • Queen's University Academic Assistant, Physical Therapy Program, School of Rehabilitation Therapy - PT 813 Professionalism, Collaboration, Leadership and Management III. 2025 Academic year.
  • Fellow, Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy, (FCAMPT) 2004-present
  • Gunn IMS Practitioner, 2007-present
  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach,(CSCS) 2013-2023
  • Sport First Responder, 2011-present
  • Functional Movement Systems: FMS, 2013
  • Functional Movement Systems: SFMA, 2015
  • Member, Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), 1998-present
  • Member, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, 1998-present
  • Member of CPA Sports, Orthopaedic, Private Practice, and Leadership Divisions

Timeline

Owner, Senior Physiotherapist

Amped Physiotherapy
01.2022 - Current

Founder, Director of Sports Lab Operations

Amped Sports Lab and Ice Complex
02.2016 - 01.2022

Owner, Principal Physiotherapist

Momentum Physiotherapy Clinic
03.2009 - 02.2016

Staff/Contractor Physiotherapist

Various Clinics
06.1998 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Toronto

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

University of Western Ontario
Jordan Burgess