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DIRECTOR OF REHAB
Executive Profile
Enthusiastic and experienced physical therapist - over 30 years' experience in numerous settings including private practice, home health, school district pediatrics, trauma care and hospital acute/outpatient.
*Expert in documentation, skilled therapy, medical necessity, and compliance issues
Skill Highlights
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Core Accomplishments
- 2009.
- Represents NMAPTA on the state and federal level regarding healthcare issues affecting physical therapy.
- New Mexico Physical Therapist of the Year - 2005 Spearheaded and lead NMAPTA's first Payment Forum for Payers' and clinicians - 2014.
- Community Relations/Marketing: Participates in numerous community events promoting therapy services and increasing outpatient referrals.
- Compliance/Regulatory Issues: Coordinated and led several regulatory surveys including TJC, DOH, and CMS full-book surveys.
- Speaker at New Mexico American Physical Therapy Association (NMAPTA) conferences on payment/policy issues.
- Payment/Policy Chair for the NMAPTA Chapter of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Professional Experience
Director of RehabJul 1996 to Current
Azria Health － Ashland , NE
Azria Health － Ashland , NE
- Coordinated and led several surveys including DOH, TJC, CMS full-book survey and tri-annual survey Expanded department to include Occupational and Speech Therapy Assisted Administrative team by serving as interim Cardiopulmonary Director, Case Management Director, Swing Bed Director, Psychiatric Unit Director Facilitated transition from contract-based therapy program in skilled unit to in-house staff Initiated Occupational Therapy program in Sunrise Psychiatric Unit Initiated and led Swing Bed team Leader of ergonomic team, performing job task analysis and workstation evaluations throughout hospital Active member of numerous hospital committees including Chair of Fall Prevention Team Obtained advanced training to become one of the few Physical Therapists in New Mexico treating pelvic pain,/female incontinence, pediatric incontinence, post-radical post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction.
Director of Rehab ServicesMay 1992 to Jul 1996
Tenet Healthcare Corporation － Plainview , NE
Tenet Healthcare Corporation － Plainview , NE
- Introduced in-house education programs - back safety, work station analysis, stress management.
- Spearheaded Community Wellness/Fitness project.
- Instituted DME/Home Health Program for hospital for increased revenue.
- Strengthened hospital's regional business by leading implementation of Phase II Cardiac Rehab, Occupational Medicine,and Wellness Programs Negotiated new school district therapy contract increasing overall revenue.
Physical Therapist/Part-OwnerAug 1988 to May 1992
Cornerstone Healthcare Group － Broken Arrow , OK
Cornerstone Healthcare Group － Broken Arrow , OK
- Treated patients and athletes in a wellness/therapy setting.
- Coordinated training camps for high school, college, and professional athletes.
- Oversaw training of college athletes, especially for NFL Combine.
Lead Physical TherapistAug 1982 to Aug 1988
Brooks Rehabilitation － New Port Richey , FL
Brooks Rehabilitation － New Port Richey , FL
- Oversaw a staff of 10 therapists treating children from 0 -18 in the school setting.
- Developed home programs for parents of school age children.
- Prepared and presented teacher in-services on therapy-related topics.
Physical TherapistJan 1982 to Jun 1982
Lowell General Hospital － Revere , MA
Lowell General Hospital － Revere , MA
- Short-term contract treating inpatient pediatric cancer patients and female breast cancer patients.
Staff Physical TherapistAug 1981 to Jan 1982
Ben Taub County Hospital And Trauma Center － City , STATE
Ben Taub County Hospital And Trauma Center － City , STATE
- Contract physical therapist treating inpatients - pediatric, cardiology, neurology, wound care, and orthopedic.
Education
Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy 2015
A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine Phoenix, AZ
Doctor of Physical TherapyGPA: GPA: 0GPA: 0
Conference Speaker - "Coding, Compliance, and Billing"
University of New Mexico Physical Therapy Program - Inaugural Speaker for entry-level Doctor of PT -09/09 University of New Mexico Physical Therapy Program - Commencement Speaker - 05/09Spring 2010
Master's1989Texas Women's' University
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy1981University of Texas Medical Branch - Allied Health Science Center － City, StateGPA: Graduated with HonorsPhysical Therapy Graduated with Honors
and left when accepted to PT school.1979Texas A&M University College － City, State
Master, ProgramCity, StateProgram
Master'sTWU
Work History
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Professional Affiliations
Past President of the New Mexico Chapter of American Physical Therapy Association (NMAPTA) - 2005
Skills
Administrative, Billing, book, Budgeting, cancer, cardiology, Case Management, CMS, Interpersonal skills, Community relations, DOH, Home Health, Human Resources, team
Leader, Team Builder, Leadership skills, Director, Marketing, neurology, Occupational Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Program development, Coding, Speaker, recruitment, safety, Self Motivated, Speech Therapy, stress management, surveys, Swing, task analysis, teacher, therapy, wound care
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School Attended
- Texas Women's' University
- University of Texas Medical Branch - Allied Health Science Center
- Texas A&M University College
- TWU
Job Titles Held:
- Director of Rehab
- Director of Rehab Services
- Physical Therapist/Part-Owner
- Lead Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Staff Physical Therapist
Degrees
- Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy 2015
A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine Phoenix, AZ
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Conference Speaker - "Coding, Compliance, and Billing" University of New Mexico Physical Therapy Program - Inaugural Speaker for entry-level Doctor of PT -09/09 University of New Mexico Physical Therapy Program - Commencement Speaker - 05/09 Spring 2010
Master's 1989
Bachelor of Science , Physical Therapy 1981
and left when accepted to PT school. 1979
Master , Program
Master's
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