P.T., B.S., D.P.T.
Objective:
To enhance and improve the field of physical therapy by performing, teaching, and implementing ethical, evidence based practice.

Education

2003-2005 Boston University Boston, MA
Advanced Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
3.9 GPA- Summa Cum Laude
1981-1984 California State University Long Beach CA.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
1979-1981 Cypress Junior College Cypress, CA
Associate Degree.


Experience

5/94-present P.O.S.T. Rehabilitation Clinic Moreno Valley, CA
CEO/Director of Rehabilitation/ Chief Physical Therapist/ Clinical Education Instructor and Coordinator
Opened my own private practice in which we provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.
Provision of care to orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, pulmonary, and wound care physical therapy clients.
Responsible for direct patient care to clients including skilled evaluation and treatment.
Responsible for all marketing, business management, contracting, accounting, and employee management.
Acting site clinical coordinator and instructor for Loma Linda University Masters, Doctorate, PT and PTA progression program students at our facility.
Serve as mentor to high school students at Valley View and Canyon Springs High Schools.
Developed and implemented aquatic rehab, pulmonary, pediatric, cardiac, Isokinetic, complex wound care, and mastectomy specialty rehabilitation programs for the clinic and community.
Developed and implemented ?Prescription 4 Golf?, a golf enhancement program.
9/91-5/94 Moreno Valley Community Hospital California
Director of Rehabilitation Services/Chief Physical Therapist/ Clinical Education Instructor and Coordinator

Responsible for setting up the entire Rehabilitation Services Department.
Wrote all Policies and Procedures for out-patient and in-patient rehabilitation services department. The department was the only department in the hospital that upon accreditation for JCAOH was awarded a special commendation. .
Hired and managed all employees for physical, occupational and speech therapy services.
Responsible for marketing the department with the marketing department.
Responsible for program development. Programs developed included but were not limited to:
Mall walking program
Return to work program for fireman
Back education for third and fourth graders
Continuous Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Pulmonary and Cardiac Program
Sports screening and pre-participation exams
Volunteer services for emergency first aid at football games
Clinical education site coordinator for Loma Linda University PT/OT/PTA students

4/89-9/91 Kaiser Permanente Fontana, CA
Senior Home Health Physical Therapist
Responsible for evaluation and treatment for multiple diagnoses home bound clients. ( ALS, MS, MD, CVA, hospice, and orthopedic clients)
Developed and implemented Early Intervention Program for severely involved pediatric patients.
Developed and implemented wheelchair seating program.

8/88-4/89 Community Orthopedic and Sport Clinic. Riv, CA
Staff Physical Therapist
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and sports related injuries.
Developed experience and skill with Isokinetic testing and rehabilitation.
Developed experience and skill with functional Swiss ball stabilization program.
Developed and implemented pre and post partum exercise program.
Developed and implemented TMJ program.
Developed Foot Clinic.
Provision of volunteer first aid and training at football games.

6/84-8/88 Saint Joseph Hospital of Orange County
Children?s Hospital of Orange County Orange, CA
Staff Physical Therapist
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of orthopedic, neurological, general surgical, cardiac, pulmonary in-patient and out-patient adult clients.
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of orthopedic, neurological, general surgical, cardiac, pulmonary in-patient and out-patient pediatric clients. Includes PICU and NICU clients.
Provision of consultation in Muscular Dystrophy and Cerebral Palsy clinics.
Co-developed and implemented COLD (chronic obstructive lung disease) Team Program.
Co-developed and implemented Diabetic patient education and exercise program.
Co-developed and implemented high risk pregnancy program.
Presentation/Speaker with many patient education department programs.
Presented Elderhostel program.

Certifications:
CPR certified since 1977
Paneled California Children?s Services Provider since 1994.
Certified Lifeguard 1996-2003
Certified AYSO referee since 1999
Licensure:
California Licensed Physical Therapist since 1984. PT licnese number 12358.

Professional Organizations:
American Physical Therapy Association
California Physical Therapy Association
Access to the Future

Volunteer Activities

Mentor for Allied Health Academy- Valley View and Canyon Springs High School
Business Partner with Business Academy- Canyon Springs High School
Business Partner with Access to the Future Program
Career Day and Anatomy class presentations 3 high schools, 3 middle schools, 1 elementary school.
Mentor for Senior Project ? Valley View High School
AYSO volunteer coach and referee

Continuing Education:
Accrual of approximately 750 hours of continuing education. Full list provided on request.