Anthony Sawicki
Physical Therapist
"Patients have told me I gave them their life back, and that's something that sticks with you."
Anthony has 35 years of experience in rehab.
A moment that reminded him why he does this work
Anthony visited a patient he'd worked with for years during a difficult time in her care. The patient and her family were glad the rehab team was there, and they had a genuinely great time laughing and reminiscing together. "I think it really improved the patient and her family's mood and sense of well-being at a very critical time."
A win from this year
A patient tells Anthony every time she sees him that he "gave her her life back," after progressing from needing significant mobility assistance to walking with modified independence.
What people outside the field don't understand
"The process required to achieve results."
What Anthony would want for his own family
"Competence, focus, empathy."