Maryland Department of Health
Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

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About the Board

About The Board :
Appointed Board Members 
Becoming an Appointed Board Member​​ ​

The Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Appointed Board Members

Rebecca Holsinger, DPT, PT, NCS, CVTP, Chair
Enjeen L. Woolford, BA, AS, PTA, Vice Chair​
Vincent M. Conroy, DScPT, PT
Laurie Engelhardt, DPT, PT
Pavankumar Raja, DPT, PT
Cara Felter, DPT, PhD, MPH, PT
James Connors, Consumer Member
Pamela Stokes Eggleston, MBA, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, Consumer Member

In addition to participating in Board meetings, Board members serve on the following Board committees:
  • Case Resolution Conference Committee
  • Continuing Education Review Committee
  • Investigation Review Committee​
  • Legislative & Regulations Committee
Becoming An Appointed Board Member

The Governor shall appoint licensed physical therapist members and licensed physical therapist assistant members with the advice of the Secretary, from a list of names of qualified individuals submitted to the Secretary and the Governor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) of Maryland. Qualified individuals shall:  
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  • ​Be engaged in the profession of physical therapy and limited physical therapy in this State, 
  • Have at least 5 years of experience in physical therapy administration, education, practice, or research immediately before appointment.
Additional valued soft skills:

  • Ability to think strategically and contribute to the mission and vision,
  • Demonstrate strong professional skills, knowledge, and high ethical standards, 
  • Ability to meet the time commitment to serve.
Board Member Vacancies

  • One (1) Physical Therapist Assistant, with an appointment effective July 1, 2025. 
  • ​Two (2) ​Physical Therapists, each appointed to a 4-year term beginning June 1, 2026.​​
To apply:
Click this APTA of Maryland link for application information.​​ 
C​lick this  Governor's Appointment Office (GAO) link for application information. 

Qualifications do not include being a member of the APTA and its Academies, Sections, and State Chapters. The Board is committed to fostering geographic, gender, and ethnic diversity to ensure that its decisions reflect the viewpoints of all communities we serve, and we appreciate your interest in contributing to safeguarding the health and welfare of individuals seeking physical therapy services.

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Reference: § 13-202.​

Questions? Contact Us!​