Glenn Kasman, a career from Staff Physical Therapist to President of a major Hospital System

Profiles in Leadership

Glenn Kasman is a retired healthcare executive, having served as President of the East Region of MultiCare Health System in the Puget Sound area, a provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Glenn’s portfolio included hospital, clinic, physician, and health system operations as well as community relations, strategic planning and business development transactions. He began his career as a physical therapist and co-authored text materials on kinesiological surface electromyography and musculoskeletal pain, and presented extensively on clinical topics in national and international settings. Glenn was the recipient of the 2000 Physical Therapist of the Year Award from the Washington State Physical Therapy Association. He administered Level 1 trauma and CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation programs as well as numerous outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation services and clinics, and was active in reimbursement advocacy and professional association leadership.