• University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, 1990, Master of Health Science, Program offered by the School of Physical Therapy 

• New York University, New York City, NY, 1975, Bachelor Science, Certificate in Physical Therapy, Classes held at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine

• Fall Prevention Specialist Certificate Course: Fall-proof Your Patients With Today’s Best Practices, August 2019

• Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification: Combining Taping and Movement to Improve Functional Outcomes, October 2018  

• Hip Fracture: What Do We Do Well and What Can We Do Better – An Interdisciplinary Clinical Approach, March 2017 

• Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Junction with Function, June 2017 

• Integrating Evidence-Based Fall Management Into PT Practice, June 2016 

• CERS Orientation: Dementia 101, November 2016 

• Comprehensive Seating and Positioning: Focus on Function, November 2015 

• Diabetic Dysvascular Amputees, April 2015  

• Bag Technique for Home Health Care, December 2015   

• Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly – An Overview, October 2015 

• First Aid, December 2015  

• Live Training – Principles of Strength Training, Charlotte, NC (P32711), October 2014 

• Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Treatment (P32784) Webinar, December 2014   

• Focused Assessment and Standardized Tests and Measures, Webinar (P32768), November 2014

• A Cognitive Framework for Dementia interdisciplinary Care (Mebane, NC, P19917), October 2013  

• Geriatric Physical Therapy, April 2011

• Using the APTA Physical Therapist Clinical Performance Instrument for Students, April 2011 

• APTA CI Education and Credentialing Program, April 2011 

• Building Bridges for Quality Dementia Care: Focus on Patient Caregiver – Live Training, November 2011  

• Diagnosis to Treatment: Bridging Clinical Neuroscience and Care for the Individual, Family and Community – Live Training, November 2011 

• Program Manager Leadership Course, May 2011

Licensed as a Physical Therapist

• North Carolina 1997 – Present 
• Connecticut 1975-1997

Physical Therapist

Aberdeen Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC, Aberdeen, NC

2010-2018

Director of Vitality to You

Genesis Rehab Services, Southern Pines, NC

• Develop and manage outpatient therapy services (PT, OT, ST) in the home. 
• Start-up position requiring marketing to establish and promote client base and contacts with referral sources.

Director of Rehab Services (CCRC)

• Manage a team of therapists and assistants (PT, OT, ST), monitoring the standards of care to ensure adherence to evidence-based care. 
• Coordinate case management, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification. 
• Responsible for hiring, orientation, development, and support of all staff and contract labor. 
• Manage relationships with the customer team.

2007 – 2010 

Physical Therapist

FirstHealth Home Care, West End, NC

• Case management using a multi-discipline approach for cost-effective rehabilitation in the home. 
• This includes medication management, telehealth deployment, PT/INR management, oasis skills, and communication. 
• Active member of the quality team, marketing team, enrolled in FirstHealth’s Leadership 101 tract to be completed 9/2009. 

2004 – 2007 

Physical Therapist

Southern Pines Physical Therapy, Southern Pines, NC

• Evaluate and treat patients in a private practice setting, returning them to functional independence. 
• Communicate with physicians and insurance companies to assure that patients are getting the best care possible.

2001 – 2004 

Physical Therapist

FirstHealth Home Care, West End, NC

• Case management in a multi-discipline approach to rehabilitation in the home. 
• Oasis skills and communication. 
• Active participant in multiple committees. 

1999 – 2001 

Director of Rehab Services

Duke & St. Joseph Home Care, LLC, Southern Pines, NC

• Responsible for coordinating Rehab staffing (approximately 55 employees) with the needs of each county office. 
• This involved recruiting staff as well as developing service contracts for PRN staffing. 
• Developed clinical competencies, participate in annual performance appraisals, and develop continuing education programs. 

1998- 1999 

Regional Director

Duke & St. Joseph Home Care, LLC, Southern Pines, NC

• Responsible for administrative planning, developing, organizing, and directing quality home care in-home health services. 
• Interpret corporate policies and agency requirements to comply with state and federal regulations. 
• Promote a proactive approach to personal development and professionalism. 

1997 – 1998 

Lead Physical Therapist

St. Joseph Home Care, Southern Pines, NC

• Develop a fully staffed rehabilitation team in the Lee County office, which had previously been dependent on contracted services. 
• Managed this multi-disciplinary team of therapists and assistance to provide quality patient care.

1984 – 1997 

Owner/Operator

Lombard Physical Therapy Services, New Canaan, CT

• Successfully established a private physical therapy practice with an emphasis on patient and physician satisfaction by offering quality care. 
• Provided a variety of services concentrating on orthopedics, sports medicine, and pediatrics services in two area school systems. 

1980 – 1984

Physical Therapist 

Waveny Care Center, New Canaan, CT

• Provided inpatient and outpatient physical therapy. 
• Involved in patient care conferences for patient’s progress and discharge planning. 

1997 – 1980 

Athletic Trainer

New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT

• Provide medical attention at scheduled sporting events. 
• Coordinate Emergency Care Services for injured athletes and communication with physicians, parents, and coaches. 
• Instructed courses at the local community college for coaches’ certifications.

• APTA Member 2004-2007