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

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