John Childs

Dr. Childs is a Founder of Confluent Health, Evidence In Motion (EIM), and Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, which includes a network of 800+ outpatient physical therapy centers in 40 states, and Fit for Work, which provides workplace injury prevention services focused on reducing workers' compensation claims. A Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy (1994), he completed a Masters in Physical Therapy from Baylor University (1996), an MBA from the University of Arizona (2000), and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (2003). Dr. Childs is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (Emeritus) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists. Having served 20 years in the Air Force, Dr. Childs has collaborated on more than $10 million in grant funding and published more than 150 papers in leading scientific journals. Dr. Childs' work has been featured in numerous national print and television media outlets. He served ten years as Associate Editor for the Physical Therapy and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy journals. Dr. Childs has received numerous research, education, and business awards, including being an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and San Antonio "Health Care Hero." He is also the youngest-ever Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, the profession's highest honor recognizing individuals for professional excellence and making a profound impact in advancing the profession. Specialties: entrepreneurship, higher education, healthcare, research, technology