Nikesh Patel
About Nikesh Patel
Nikesh Patel serves as the National Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs at US Physical Therapy and as Executive Director at the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation. He has extensive experience in physical therapy and regulatory affairs, with a career spanning over two decades in various leadership roles.
Work at US Physical Therapy
Nikesh Patel has served as the National Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs at US Physical Therapy since 2015. In this role, he oversees clinical operations and ensures compliance with regulatory standards across the organization. His tenure has spanned nine years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of clinical policies and practices. Prior to this position, he was the Director of Operations at US Physical Therapy from 2012 to 2015, where he managed operational aspects of the organization.
Current Role at Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Since 2018, Nikesh Patel has held the position of Executive Director at the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation. In this capacity, he focuses on improving the quality of physical therapy services through advocacy and innovation. His leadership aims to enhance the standards of care within the physical therapy community.
Educational Background in Physical Therapy
Nikesh Patel has an extensive educational background in physical therapy. He earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in 2005. Prior to that, he completed a Master's degree in Physical Therapy at UT Health San Antonio from 1997 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the same institution, completed in 2000. His foundational education began at The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 1993 to 1997.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Nikesh Patel has accumulated significant experience in various healthcare roles prior to his current positions. He worked as an Instructor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) from 2008 to 2010. His career also includes roles at Amedisys, where he served in Talent Management and as a Chronic Care Program Manager. Additionally, he held positions at HealthSouth and Select Medical Corporation, where he worked as a Clinical Coordinator and Regional Clinical Coordinator, respectively.