2018 – Present
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.
