Staff
Wade Baskin, PT, DPT, RRT
(Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Wade Baskin, PT, DPT, RRT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been practicing Physical Therapy since graduation, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1991. Prior to that he was licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and he has been involved in direct patient care since 1986. Having been awarded the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association's Distinguished Service Award in 1991, he has since been involved in Association Leadership both at the state and national levels. Moreover, he is a former World Champion in martial arts and understands what it takes to excel at the highest levels in both practice and sport.
At this time he is involved with practice leadership, development, and expansion of new programs. He served as an elected officer in the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Private Practice Section from 1999-2009, and he currently serves as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor for the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He has been in private practice since 1993 when he established GT Physical Therapy (then known as Golden Triangle Rehabilitation). Having worked in hospital-run settings as a therapist and director, Wade quickly decided that private practice was the best way to deliver premium physical therapy to patients without overriding bureaucratic concerns. Wade found that patients experienced quicker results (got better faster) and incurred much less overall cost. Since then, he has been an ardent proponent of Physical Therapist owned operations as the best way to deliver PT to the public.
Having been published in both text books and professional periodicals, Wade continues to be actively involved in traveling, learning, and developing new and innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes in the out-patient setting. Utilizing cutting edge technology, hands-on techniques and the latest evidence, GT Physical Therapy has achieved an excellent reputation as a results-based practice where physicians and patients know that they are accessing the best physical therapy available.
Chad Eaves
Lisa Simpson-Luke, Director of Collections & Reimbursement
Lisa has been with GT Physical Therapy since 1994, and she currently serves to ensure that all patients are well taken care of in the area of insurance. Moreover, having been a patient before, she will be first to attest that we are providing the best PT services available. Lisa has been instrumental in developing GT Physical Therapy's systems that provide a convenient and comfortable method of patient processing. She works hard to make the paperwork convenient and comfortable for all patients so that they can focus on getting the most from their therapy. Both Lisa and Lori work to keep you informed about your insurance up front so there are no surprises. Lisa has been in the medical field since 1983, and she has been a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, Director of Respiratory Services, and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation. She is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Private Practice Section, and she has participated in numerous committees and projects.
Montez Carby, PT Technician Supervisor
Montez began working with GT Physical Therapy as a technician in 2005, and she is currently our PT technician and intern supervisor. Her responsibilities involve ensuring that patients are seen and treated in a timely manner. She assists the therapists by preparing rooms, setting patient schedules, guiding patients, and preparing equipment. Montez is quite familiar with patient care as she is in the unique position of having also been a patient at GTPT. Montez brings a love for helping people as well as much experience to her position. A Pearl High School Graduate, she soon went on to complete her Associate of Science degree at Hinds Community College. Her previous employment involves several years at St. Dominic's Hand Center where she worked with one of the foremost PT's in our state involving hands. Out of over 1000 employees at this hospital, Montez was recognized as employee of the month in 2002. She also has several years of experience as a Certified Dental Assistant in managing a dental office. Montez and her two daughters Cecily and Taylor are active members of Harmony Baptist Church. You can be certain that you'll be well taken care of with Montez on the floor.
Hayle Guess, Physical Therapy Technician
Hayle Guess of Moss Point, MS is our newest addition to the clinic, and we are proud to have her on our team. Hayle holds two roles: one as a PT technician, and the other as a Pre-PT student intern. Hayle's responsibility involves guiding patients through their care in a timely manner by assisting the therapists. She travels from Starkville, MS every day, opens the clinic, and has everything prepared at 7 in the morning! As a new MSU graduate with a BS in Clinical Exercise Physiology, she has been accepted into the University of Mississippi's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Hayle will begin Her PT studies in May 2009. Hayle is also somewhat of a celebrity in our surrounding community as she was an accomplished scholarship MSU softball player. While at MSU, she excelled in academics as well as extracurricular activities. These activities included: M-Club president, Student Athlete Advisory Council, Big Dawgs, Athletic Council, and Fellow Christian Athletes organization. Hayle also has previous out-patient PT experience as an intern at Singing River Hospital Rehabilitation Services, a reputable PT provider.
Mary Margaret Crowson, SPT (Student Physical Therapist) & PT Technician
Mary Margaret has been accepted and is currently attending UMC's Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Jackson, MS. She has been a patient of GT Physical Therapy, a student intern, and a physical therapy technician. Set to graduate and begin practice in May 2011, She is excited to be returning to GT Physical Therapy at that time. When she has time, Mary Margaret returns to our team to work as a Student Physical Therapist as well as a technician. At the time of this writing, she is excelling in her school work and is much engrained in the process. Having graduated from Winston Academy as Valedictorian followed by achieving her Bachelor's of Science, Suma Cum Laude, from Mississippi University of Women, she set her course on becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Since her first experience with Physical Therapy (at our clinic) when she was 13, she has wanted to become a PT. We are excited to have her with us, and we look forward to having her as a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2011!
Becca Cummins
Shannon Gregory, PT Tech
Marcella Lee, Front Desk Manager
Marcella is our latest addition to our Louisville staff and holds the position of Front Desk Manager. Marcella will be the first person you encounter when calling or coming into our clinic. Not only has she been a patient of ours, but she has also worked in many other aspects of the medical field since 1982. She handles reception duties, patient scheduling, record keeping, and patient file management. Marcella's desire is to ensure that every patient has a good experience while under our care.