Fitzpatrick’s background and expertise in medical sales and patient outreach will be pivotal in Golden Bear’s plans for company growth.

(Modesto, California) – Golden Bear Therapy Partners has announced that as it continues to build a strong network of best-in-class rehabilitation clinics, Walter Fitzpatrick has joined the company as Director of Sales. In a business where strong relationships are a key to success, Fitzpatrick will help Golden Bear in growing and strengthening this network while keeping patients as the focal point.

Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Jennifer Allen commented, “We are excited to have Walter join our team. His strong history with relationship development, contracting, and process improvement in multi-site healthcare along with his ability to mentor and grow successful sales teams makes him a perfect fit for our leadership team. Walter brings a high level of professionalism and organization and a customer-centric mindset. Growing the business through supporting and developing relationships is our goal and his skill set is exactly what we need.”

Fitzpatrick is an industry veteran, with a decade’s experience in medical sales and running multi-state outreach teams at Sutter Health, VibrantCare Rehabilitation, and Innovage. He is also a perfect fit for the company’s culture, which is important to the Golden Bear team. He believes in Golden Bear’s ideals of treating patients with encouragement and individualized quality care.

“These are the words that resonate with me especially as we see consolidation a matter of course in healthcare,” said Fitzpatrick. “Joining Golden Bear Therapy Partners has aligned my core beliefs with a company that lives by its motto. I am excited about leading Physician liaison teams that walk the talk.”

About Golden Bear Therapy Partners

Founded in 1981, Golden Bear Therapy Partners celebrates 40 years of working in rehabilitation and wellness. GBTP operates across 5 states and 100 locations while employing over 1,200 employees. With an extensive network of partners, Golden Bear helps clinics deliver exceptional patient care, enhance skill sets, and become part of a strong community of industry-leading professionals. Golden Bear seeks to partner with passionate and successful private practice owners in the physical therapy industry. To learn more, please visit www.therapypartnersgroup.com.