In 1998, Dr. Tim Fox, PT, DPT, GCS-EMERITUS, CCI, founded FOX Rehabilitation, and this year we’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Each month, we’ll be introducing you to a different FOX colleague, and sharing their journey with our practice.

We are excited to spotlight colleagues representing our FOX footprint, which spreads across more than 27 states. These are the people who have built and continue to grow our practice, work hard to provide clinically excellent care, and lead our mission of rehabilitating lives and abolishing ageism.

Today we are featuring Alex Lin PT, DPT in our Texas Central 1 region.

Q: How long have you worked with FOX?
I am coming up on 2 years this summer!

Q: Can you tell us more about your role and what you do?
I am a physical therapist and I primarily complete house calls with a mix of memory care and assisted living. I am also part of the media team, so I get to share a lot of what I do in my day-to-day with other colleagues and those who view our feeds. Besides seeing patients, I get the opportunity to sponsor new colleagues to the practice and support them as they transition to our team!

Q: What inspired you to become a Physical Therapist?
It started when I volunteered as a recreational therapist at a rehab hospital in Seattle, WA. In my spare time, I was able to shadow different therapists and I eventually worked there as a rehab aide. Having a direct impact on their recovery process made me realize how much joy and fulfillment it gave me to heal and bring people to achieve their goals.

Q: Where do you call home?
Home is currently in Austin, Texas! However, I have lived in Taiwan, California, Washington, and Massachusetts throughout my life.

Q: What is the best part of your job?
FOX provides the flexibility and autonomy that allows me to take ownership of the patients I care for in the best way I see fit. I was initially hired in Boston as part of the MANE1 team after I graduated. The local leadership team was able to assist and facilitate the process of transferring to a new region as my wife and I were looking to move closer to family. They made it super easy by connecting me to the right people to talk with about expectations and timelines. A few months later, we moved to Austin!

Q: How would you describe FOX’s culture in one word?
Dedication.

Q: Is there a favorite memory that stands out in your mind during your time with FOX?
Coordinating the spirit night videos for the past 2 years has been the most memorable time I’ve had here at FOX. I love the collaboration and all the fun personalities that my colleagues bring in when we get together to work on fun projects.

Q: Anyone over the years who has mentored or inspired you?
Big shoutout to my clinical instructor, Chris Carrozza, in NH for showing me how to be successful here at FOX when I was a student!

Our team here in Austin has been inspiring! Since we’re in a relatively new territory, a lot of communication and teamwork is needed to coordinate coverage throughout the city. It has been easy coordinating with colleagues, and our leadership and support team are very accommodating and encouraging to make our lives as easy as possible.

Q: What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I am an avid home cook and have recently delved into Texas BBQ since moving here. My wife picked up a smoker from a neighbor who was moving, and it was a deep rabbit hole dive after that day.

Q: What would you consider your biggest work accomplishment so far?
I would consider being a clinical instructor for the first time as my biggest work accomplishment so far! Initially, I was nervous, but I learned so much about myself throughout this experience. Mentoring a student has taught me how to be okay with different possible approaches to a single problem. I have also learned how to adjust my teaching style to accommodate different learning styles and provide a successful environment for learning. I would recommend every clinician have at least one student.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?
“Practice makes permanent” - Bobby Robson

Q: What does FOX’s 25th anniversary mean to you?
A history of success, stability, and the standard to follow.