Physical Therapist Sales Consultant
Resume:
Amy DePietro MBA, MPT
Cell: 412-***-****
Email: **********@*******.***
Healthcare Sales/Management
Objective: To obtain a sales/management position in the health care field.
EDUCATION
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 2000
Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA): High Honors
Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society
Concentration: Management of Information Systems (MIS)
International Business Study Abroad
Studied Finance/Operations Management in Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic and England
Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA 1994
Graduate School of Health-Related Professions
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT): High Honors
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1992
Bachelor of Science in Psvchology (BS): Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
Minor: Biology
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate level degrees in both business management and health care.
Diversified sales/marketing experience in the health care technology industry.
Five years of progressive management in Physical Rehabilitation Departments. Responsible for: staffing, clinical documentation reviews, billing of patient care services and cost controls.
Proven skills in: marketing, negotiating, operations, human resources, management, financial and information systems.
Proficient in: Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Database Management and Design.
Flexible and hardworking with strong interpersonal communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Apex Rehab Solutions- 1/16 -present
Contract Physical Therapist
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients
Provide clinical support for three Physical Therapy Assistants
Provide direct communication to Rehab Director and Administrative Staff
Restorative Support Systems, Inc. - 11/15-5/16
Orthotics Sales Consultant
Responsible for marketing throughout the Pittsburgh region
Provide consultations with PT, OT and SLP to assess for braces and splint needs
Provide education and training for nursing contracture management programs
Meet monthly sales goals and add new contracts to region
Establish relationships and demonstrate strong communication skills with nursing, administration and
therapy teams to facilitate Medicare Billing
McKesson HBOC, Inc- Marlborough, Mass.
Senior Account Manager 3/00-1/02
Responsible for the management of health care technology accounts for PA, WV and NJ
Provided on going communication between the corporate iMcKesson management group and health care executives.
Worked in collaboration with other members of the McKesson sales team to add new products for existing clients.
Designed formal presentations to secure new contracts with prospective clients.
Attended multiple sales training seminars within the organization to enhance marketing skills and gain knowledge of technological advances.
REHABWORKS, Inc- Pittsburgh, PA
Multi-site Department Director 6/99-3/00
Responsible for the management of four rehabilitation clinics (two personal care and two skilled nursing) including staffing, scheduling, payroll and budget control.
Served as a liaison between corporate management and facility CEO, CFO and Administrator.
Travelled between four facilities, prioritizing team issues, providing solutions and direction to staff
Trained and established team building exercises and conducted annual employee performance reviews.
NOVACARE, INC.- Pittsburgh, PA (Novacare, Inc. and Rehabworks, Inc. merged in 6/99)
Market Operations Director 10/98-5/99
Held a District Manager Position for five facilities. Managed 25 full time therapists and contractors in three Assisted Living and two Skilled Nursing sites. Responsible for: staffing, scheduling, budget management, billing of patient care services, team training and customer satisfaction.
Responsible for the development and management of the therapy budget consisting of $1.2 million annual revenue.
Negotiated contract, completed start-up and management of a new therapy department within an Assisted Living Facility. The addition of four buildings and 350 beds resulted in significant business growth.
Received “Manager of the Quarter” Award by Vice President of the Region, based on overall performance.
Designed and expanded a Geriatric Wellness Center, facilitating communications between the Nursing, Administrative and therapy Departments.
Devised policies and written procedural manuals for all therapy departments, receiving deficiency free surveys for all facilities from the Department of Health.
Appointed as District Trainer for the Medicare Prospective Payment System. Presented on local and regional basis to administrators, nurses and physicians.
Responsible for pilot testing of new billing software to monitor for reliability and accuracy.
Manger of Clinical Operations 2/98-9/98
Performed documentation reviews, including use of correct ICD-9 and CPT codes for Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy Services.
Created a JCAHO Manual for the Rehabilitation Dept. in preparation for facility accreditation.
Established procedures for Medicare Part B direct billing of therapy claims in outpatient sites.
Director of Rehabilitation 12/95-1/98
Managed Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Practices within the department.
Provided direct patient care as a Physical Therapist.
Selected as a committee member for Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Restraint Reduction and Fall Prevention Program development.
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL- Philadelphia, PA
Staff Physical Therapist 9/94—11/95
Completed clinical rotations in both inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings.
Selected as a Clinical Instructor at Hahnemann Hospital for Physical Therapy Assistant Students.
Appointed as the Neurology Clinical Instructor for Senior Physical Therapy Students.
Completed Clinical Internship at Rancho Los Amigos Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Center in Downey, CA.
S.G. PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES- Philadelphia, PA
Contract Physical Therapist 10/94-12/94
Performed evaluations and designed treatment programs for patients in private orthopedic practice.
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