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Rutger IJntema

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Hogeschool Hoofddocent - Innovatie, Ondernemen, Waardecreatie, Samenwerken in zorg en welzijn at Hogeschool Utrecht
📍 Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Rutger IJntema is a Principal Lecturer and researcher at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, specializing in healthcare innovation. With a PhD in value-driven healthcare and a background as a physiotherapist and MBA, he focuses on merging clinical quality with business model innovation to empower entrepreneurs in primary care, particularly physiotherapy.

He was awarded the "Joost de Bie prijs" for his significant contributions to the field of psychosomatic physiotherapy.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Hogeschool Hoofddocent - Innovatie, Ondernemen, Waardecreatie, Samenwerken in zorg en welzijn
Location
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Healthcare Innovation
Drives research and develops courses on business model innovation for primary care physiotherapy practices to help them navigate a changing healthcare landscape.
Value-Driven Healthcare
His PhD research focused on creating value in physiotherapy by balancing clinical quality, patient service, and financial performance for healthcare organizations.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Hogeschool Hoofddocent - Innovatie, Ondernemen, Waardecreatie, Samenwerken in zorg en welzijn
Hogeschool Utrecht
6-2011
Onderzoeker lectoraat Financieel Economisch Innovatie
Hogeschool Utrecht
2-2017
Onderzoeker Lectoraat Innovatie van Beweegzorg
Hogeschool Utrecht
12-2019 - 12-2024
Directeur-Bestuurder
Innovatie Platform Fysiotherapie
2-2014 - 6-2018
Executive Committee IOPTMH (Secretary)
International Organization Physiotherapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH)
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Education
2-2017 - 1-2025
PhD
Utrecht University
Senior Ontwerper Onderwijs hoger onderwijs
HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht)
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