Virtual Q&A: Physical Therapists Providing Primary Care for Injured Workers
When: 1/20/2026
Join APTA-MT for a live Q&A with representatives from the Montana Department of Labor & Industry and the Montana State Fund. This highly interactive session is meant to answer your questions regarding the evolving role of physical therapists as "primary treating physician" in workers' compensation cases.
Featured Guests
· Dr. Maggie Cook-Shimanek Medical Director, Montana Department of Labor & Industry
· Celeste Ackerman Workers' Compensation Regulations Officer, Montana Department of Labor & Industry
· Michele Fairclough Medical Services Director, Montana State Fund
· Facilitated by Lorena Pettet Payne - Physical Therapist
What You'll Gain
- Direct answers to your questions on policy, practice, and billing
- Clarity on what this shift means for injured workers and providers
- Insight from state leaders shaping workers' compensation care
Who Should Attend
All licensed physical therapists, practice owners, billing specialists, and administrative staff are encouraged to participate.
No fee to attend! Register now.