UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS has been appointed as a new member of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). His term began in January 2024. The ABPTS is the governing body for the American Physical Therapy Association’s Board Specialty Certification Program for the 10 board specialty areas of physical therapy.
Previously, Beato served as the Immediate Past Chair of the Neurologic Board Specialty Council and as the Past Chair of the Geriatric Board Specialty Council. He is the current representative of the Geriatric Specialty on the board and is the board liaison officer to the Clinical Electrophysiology Specialty Council.
