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York, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for overall performance and professional development of 26 direct reports within two departments (including administrative personnel and beginner to advanced level clinicians). Ensure quality patient care and outcomes, maintain cost effectiveness of operations, and deliver highest customer service while implementing lean thinking. Exceed the WOW goal for likelihood to recommend in outpatient setting. • Facilitate the Joint Replacement Program for Rehabilitation Services across all counties and entities o Define the care delivery model and standards of practice, collaborating with joint program service line• Partner with the program director of spine/neurosurgeries to reimagine the delivery model to improve patient experience, quality of care, and decrease cost, with focus on refining the prehab program and patient education • Support the Movement Disorder Specialty Group initiatives and neuroscience service-line in standardizing therapy assessments, optimizing patient education, and developing a York County community-based speech program

Wellspan Surgical And Rehabilitation Hospital

Led opening of WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital specialty outpatient clinic. The clinic serves patients diagnosed with amputee and neurological impairments. Responsible for overall performance and professional development of 15 direct reports. Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory of specialized equipment and supplies. Exceeded 5-year growth plan after 2 years. Established and ensured adherence to department/hospital budgets and productivity standards. Led performance improvement initiatives and monitored outcomes.• Contributed as co-chair of CARF-accredited stroke program• Counseled as leadership support of WellSpan Rehab Services movement disorder and concussion programs and CARF-accredited SCI and amputee programs

Dallastown, Pa

Evaluated, treated, provided training of transfer techniques and proper use of therapeutic equipment and devices to family members and staff. Collaborated with therapists, physicians, social workers, and nursing staff to optimize outcomes.

Homewood At Plum Creek, Hanover, Pa

Homewood was a community which provided long-term, assisted living, and independent/outpatient settings. Staffed and scheduled therapists to ensure a positive workflow and adequate coverage for patient care. Communicated with the Director of Nursing on all rehab-related issues to ensure the rehab department met the expectations of the facility. Maintained 85-95% productivity rate. Acted as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. • Developed outpatient clinic that focused on safe exercise programs that improved maximized resident’s independence• Provided a lecture series on preventing, managing, and coping with disabilities associated with osteoporosis

Towson, Md

20 hours a week in a small private practice

Shrewsbury, Pa

20 hours in a busy orthopedic setting

Timonium, Md

Assessed and treated complex orthopedic neurological populations. Initiated prenatal and postnatal exercise programs. Designed promotional material and marketed to physicians and mothers’ support groups. • Presented lectures to Maryland Athletic Club and members of postpartum mother’s groups from the Greater Baltimore Medical Center• Integrated use of Pilates reformer and mat techniques with treatment sessions and instructed group Pilates exercise classes

Reisterstown, Maryland, United States

Assessed and treated complex orthopedic neurological populations. Supervised the aquatic therapy program. Instructed patients on the proper use of various health club equipment and screened patients for the LifeBridge Parkinson’s and Stroke classes. Trained personal trainers and other health club staff on proper exercise techniques.

Lutherville, Md

This was a shared position with Howard County Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in Columbia, MD. Worked at either setting depending on their need. Clinical Therapist (shared private practices, outpatient settings)Evaluated and treated a diverse patient population in a fast-paced orthopedic and sports medicine setting.