Driven By Purpose Award

Peter Benjamin, PT, DPT, has been named the Driven By Purpose Award recipient for the 1st quarter of 2022!

The Driven By Purpose Award is an award given to a RRI team member who exhibits our company’s purpose statement, Leading With Talent, into their interactions with patients, customers, and other team members. Pete joined our team in the middle of 2020 during a very difficult time and he rose to the challenge! Pete has worked at almost every customer we have, in a variety of settings, and consistently goes above and beyond for his patients and RRI. We know we can always count on Pete to get the job done! Thanks for all that you do for us, Pete!

Below is an interview with Pete to learn a little more about him.

Tell us a little about yourself (personal info,family,pets)/what are you proud of

I grew up In Findlay, OH and played baseball, football, and ran track through highschool. I went to Bowling Green State University for my undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. I then became a personal trainer, and moved to Colorado shortly after where I remained for 7 years. I made sure to enjoy the outdoors by snowboarding frequently, and by getting into climbing and hiking. I continue to climb locally at gyms with regular weekend trips to Red River Gorge. The last two years in Colorado I became a rehab aide, volunteered, and completed 10 pre-requisite courses when I was finally accepted into the University of Cincinnati. I graduated in 2020 with my DPT.  

Before working for RRI, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

I would have to say either a Busboy at Outback Steakhouse or Produce Stocker at Kroger. 

Best vacation spot you’ve been to?

Hawaii

Describe what you were like at age 10?

I wanted to be a professional stuntman. I played a lot of little league baseball and enjoyed local swimming pool trips where I could do flips off of the diving board. 

What aspect of being a physical therapist do you like the most?

I enjoy being able to provide evidence-based practice to identify limitations, and to restore patients to normal function through rehabilitation.

What do you love about working for RRI?

I enjoy being able to work with a range of different people and settings in order to learn a variety of techniques.

What is one thing on your bucket list?

I would like to travel to Europe.