previously graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of Tennessee , Chattanooga .
“ I love working in healthcare ,” says Petet . “ I love working for an industry whose primary aim is to help people achieve optimal health ; it really makes a difference . You ' re not just manufacturing widgets ; you ' re working for a company that is there to help people .”
A high point for Petet ’ s team arrived , in his words , with the successful merger between Upstream and Drayer Physical Therapy in 2018 , shortly after Upstream announced the completion of four partnership acquisitions in Washington , Colorado , Oregon and Tennessee , expanding its portfolio of physical therapy businesses .
" We evaluate many expansion opportunities every year looking for strategic partners that share our business philosophy and core values ," said Dave Van Name , Upstream Founder and Senior Advisor . " Our merger with Drayer Physical Therapy , in addition to our newest partnership acquisitions , provides a tremendous opportunity to combine the strength of these businesses , continue our growth , and advance our goal to become the provider and employer of choice in the industry ."
At the time , the combination of Upstream and Drayer created a single network of more than 560 owned-and-managed clinics in 27 states , serving over four million patients annually . “ It took us almost two years to complete all the merger activities on the IT side ,” says Petet . “ But that success was pivotal to ensuring the future growth of Upstream .”
Exceptional care requires highest levels of clinical education Upstream and its professional development organisation , Upstream Rehab Institute ( URI ), provide high-quality and innovative
EXECUTIVE BIO
JEFF PETET
TITLE : VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRY : WELLNESS SERVICES LOCATION : TENNESSEE , US
Jeff Petet is a Certified
Healthcare CIO and the Vice President of Information Technology for Upstream Rehabilitation , the leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in the United States with over 1200 locations . He is responsible for setting the IT vision for Upstream , including overseeing strategic planning , implementation , and management of all IT functions for the organisation .
Jeff has over 25 years of experience in leadership positions for several organisations in a variety of industries . Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and holds certifications in Healthcare , Leadership , Information Security , and Project Management .