Dianne Sterling, PTA
Experienced in treating a variety of diagnoses in all settings
Montgomery, Texas, United States
Summary
I'm a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant/Clinical Director who
consistently performs with integrity while treating all ages, cultures
and personalities in the areas of general orthopedic, neurological,
and geriatric diagnoses.
The summary of my qualifications includes:
--> Performed and charted detailed physical therapy services,
assisted with care plans, collaborated with colleagues, and
consistently demonstrated the ability to perform well in diverse
healthcare settings.
--> Managed operations of 2 skilled nursing facilities as Rehab
Director, and within several weeks increased census by 325%
through reorganization efforts. Managed the day to day operations,
scheduled staff, handled RUG Utilization, caseload management,
patient treatments, and overall direction of the Rehab Department.
--> Managed the start up of a new clinic within an assisted living
facility as Clinical Director, and within several weeks obtained a
productive census and department set up. Managed the day to day
operations and overall direction of the Rehab Department including
caseload management and patient treatments.
--> Served as Lab Instructor for Our Lady of the Lake PTA program,
as well as provided training/in-services for clinical staff in various
facilities.
--> Implemented Bowel/Bladder program for an inpatient rehab
hospital, as well as developed/executed patient functional status
boards.
--> Assisted with selection and purchase of new therapy equipment
to maximize treatment outcomes.
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--> Marketed/promoted outpatient/inpatient services of various
facilities resulting in positive outcomes.
Experience
EmpowerMe Wellness
Clinical Director
April 2023 - September 2023 (6 months)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Ochsner Therapy and Wellness
Physical Therapist Assistant
April 2019 - April 2023 (4 years 1 month)
Brown Rogers Therapy - Comprehensive Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant-Outpatient Services
January 2016 - February 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
Audubon Home Health
Physical Therapist Assistant
March 2013 - 2015 (2 years)
Baton Rouge, LA
Woman's Hospital
Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health Services
January 2012 - March 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
Woman's Hospital closed the Home Health Services Department in March
2013.
Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital/Baton Rouge Rehabilitation
Hospital
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) - Inpatient/Outpatient Services
September 2009 - March 2013 (3 years 7 months)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
Specialty Long-Term Care Hospital
Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Services
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September 2009 - November 2011 (2 years 3 months)
Hammond, LA
Synergy Care, Inc.
Rehab Director/Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Services/ Skilled
Nursing Facility
July 2007 - September 2009 (2 years 3 months)
Denham Springs/Zachary, LA
Education
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Physical Therapist Assistan