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BON SECOURS COTTAGE HEALTH SERVICES, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 1998 - Present

A joint venture community health organization created 9-1-98. BSCHS now contains two hospitals with over 350 licensed beds, seven primary care outpatient sites, four diagnostic centers, three pharmacies, three distinct outpatient rehabilitation clinics, home care and durable medical equipment companies.

Administrator for Rehabilitation Services Responsible for all components of the Rehabilitation Services product line including clinical, operational, financial, risk management, quality assessment, process improvement, policies & procedures, medical staff and rehab employee issues. Participates regularly as a member of the executive management team with respective to leadership, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, overall operations, diversity, corporate compliance and financial issues.

Business units/responsibilities include a 24 bed PPS excluded Rehab Unit, 2 on site outpatient rehab clinics, 3 off site outpatient rehab clinics and CHAMP - Cottage Hospital Athletic Medicine Program. Direct activities of 110 plus professional and support staff with gross annual revenues of $20 million projected for FY 1999.

HENRY FORD COTTAGE HOSPITAL, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 1988 - 1998

A 175 bed community hospital with outpatient clinics within the Henry Ford Health System.

Administrator for Rehabilitation Services Function as a corporate officer for the hospital with 24 hour/day responsibilities with respect to risk management, quality assessment, process improvement, policies & procedures, medical staff and hospital staff issues. Executive management committee member with all associated responsibilities including representing the hospital in Court, strategic planning, compliance to the Mission & Vision, etc.

Key contact person/participant on numerous legislative issues. In 1994, facilitated HFHS response to HCFA on rule changes for PPS inpatient rehab units. In 1997, active contributor to successfully challenging Executive Order 13-1997 which abolished the PT Board of Licensure. Executive Order rescinded within 60 day time frame.

Manage all operational, financial and quality aspects for the Rehabilitation Services Product Line. Direct activities of 80 plus professional and support staff with gross annual revenues of $16.5 million for services in 1997.

Administrative responsibility for the following areas: ­Rehab Nursing ­Three Physical Therapy Satellite Clinics ­Athletic Medicine ­Occupational Therapy ­Speech Pathology & Audiology ­Recreational Therapy ­Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ­Rehab Social Work

Opened the Rehab Unit with 16 beds in 1988, expanding to 24 beds in 1994; earned and maintained the Unit's exclusion from Medicare Prospective Payer System. Recruit and retain quality therapists, nurses and social workers; experienced success during challenging market conditions. Negotiated contractual arrangements with private physicians and the Henry Ford Medical Group to ensure quality medical care prevails. Planned, designed and oversaw construction of three clinics, all completed within budget. Established Henry Ford Cottage Hospital as a clinical provider site for the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

OAKWOOD HOSPITAL, Dearborn, Michigan 1983 - 1988

A tertiary hospital with 615 beds and multiple ambulatory services. Director - Department of Physical Therapy 1985 - 1988 Assistant Director/Acting Director - Department of Physical Therapy 1983 - 1985 Directed all operational, financial and quality aspects for the Physical Therapy Department. Supervised 20 employees in the PT Department with gross annual revenues of $3 million.

Established/expanded the clinical education program for the PT department with multiple Universities. Maintained continuous growth of clinical services; meeting or exceeding budgeted revenues. Served on hospital wide committees focusing on quality assurance, clinical excellence, patient and family education. Developed a research project for wound regeneration with Wayne State University and Johnson & Johnson Corporation.

HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, Detroit, Michigan 1977 - 1983

An 1,100 bed tertiary hospital with ambulatory services. Supervisor/ Team Leader - Department of Physical Therapy 1979 - 1983 Provided outpatient services for primarily orthopedic, neurology and trauma patients. Supervised small clinical staff. Served as an active clinical instructor for physical therapy students. Acted as clinical mentor for the first PT exchange program between HFH and the Rehab Institute of Michigan. Provided inservices for departments within HFH including the Department of Orthopedics. Staff Physical Therapist - Department of Physical Therapy 1977 - 1979 Delivered physical therapy treatments for a wide variety of patients including cardiac, pulmonary, acute medical and post surgical (orthopedic, neurosurgical, vascular surgery, trauma, etc.)

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, Rochester, Michigan 1989- Present
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, Michigan 1985- Present

Adjunct Faculty - Physical Therapy Program Course: Healthcare Administration for Physical Therapists

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (with Highest Honors) 1977 Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Completed Course Work for Masters of Science in Administration 1983 - 1985 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Numerous Post-Graduate Courses and Seminars since 1977 State and National Presentations 1990 - Present

Contributor
Physical Therapy Management: An Integrated Science
Jane Walter, PT, EdD. Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1993

Silent Author
Managed Care: Implications for Physical Rehab - Staff Workbook
Peter R. Kovacek, MSA, PT Kovacek Management Services, 1994

Co-Author
Managing Physical Rehabilitation in a Managed Care Environment Peter R. Kovacek and K. Jakubiak Kovacek Kovacek Management Services, 1998

Business Skills for Therapists: The Business Class You Never Took in School
April 1999
Presented at the Colorado Chapter Spring Convention, Golden, CO.

Managing Managed Care in the Rehabilitation Setting-Reality of Clinical Practice
November 1998
Presented for OHEP Center for Medical Education, Southfield, MI.

Business Skills for Physical Therapists
Quality Improvement/Recruitment & Retention Sessions
Presented at the Combined Sections Meeting for the APTA, Boston, MA.
February 1998

Managed Care Implications for Clinical Education in Physical Therapy
Presented at the Michigan Special Interest Group-Clinical Education, Jackson, MI.
April 1996

Managed Care & Reimbursement Strategies
Presented at the Michigan Chapter Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
September 1996

Continuous Quality Improvement for Physical Therapy: Making It Work
Presented at the Michigan Chapter Fall Conference, Flint, MI.
October 1994

Continuous Quality Improvement for Physical Therapy: How to Get Started
Presented at the Alabama Chapter Fall Conference, Huntsville, AL.
October 1993

Continuous Quality Improvement for Physical Therapy: Getting Started Without Fear of Buzzwords
Presented at the Virginia Chapter Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
April 1993

Continuous Quality Improvement in Physical Therapy: Not Just Buzzwords Anymore!
Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
June 1992

1998 Low Back Symposium Anthony DeLitto, PhD, PT University of Pittsburgh, Stuart McGill, PhD University of Waterloo, et al. American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL.

The Patellofemoral Joint Revisited: Controversies, Challenges & Clinical Applications George Davis, MEd, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Jenny McConnell, BAppSci (Phty) University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, et al. American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL.

Occupational Health Management Dennis Isernhagen, PT, Isernhagen Work Systems, Duluth, MN. et al. American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL.

Eccentric Control of Movement: Relevance to Orthopedics and Neurology Lola Rosenbaum, PT, OCS & Mark Trimble, PhD, PT, OCS Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA.

Implementation of Preferred Practice Patterns Laurita Hack, PT, MBA, PhD, Ellen Hillegass, PhD, PT, et al. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA.

JCAHO & CARF Update Angie Phillips, PT & Sally Sadeh, PT Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA.

An Overview of Employment Law Neal Serotte, Esquire from The Law Firm of Serotte, Rockman & Wescott, PA, Baltimore, MD Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA.

1997 Coalitions for Consensus: A Shared Vision for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Invited Participant and Member Consultant American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria, VA. Final Product - A Normative Model of PTA Education published in January 1998

Case in Clinical Reasoning: How Should Treatments be Critically Evaluated for Scientific Merit? Susan Harris, PhD, PT, FAPTA and Anthony DeLitto, PhD, PT American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA.

Diabetes Update: Pathogenesis and Exercise Intervention Tanya Kinney LaPier, MS, PT American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA.

Demystifying Craniosacral Therapy: Integrating Applied Science and Art Matthew Cook, MPT American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA.

Managing Your Practice Under Managed Care Michael Burcham, MBA, PT American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA.

Curriculum Content Guidelines for Physical Agents and Electro Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy Education Barbara Behrens, BS, PTA, Luther Kloth, MS, PT and Meryl Gersh, MMS, PT Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Dallas, TX.

"Capitationese"- Capitation Contracting & Reimbursement Peg Grey, MA, PT, ATC, CSCS, Principal with The Focus Group Presented at Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI.

Home Health Care Issues; Moving To & Beyond the Millennium David Perry, MS, PT Michigan Physical Therapy Fall Conference, Traverse City, MI.

1996 Coalitions for Consensus: The Preferred Roles & Relationship of the Physical Therapist and the Physical Therapist Assistant Invited Participant and Member Consultant American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria, VA.

Impingement Rehabilitation for the Shoulder Todd Ellenbecker, PT, SCS, Scott Gillogly, MD, et al. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA.

Geriatric Physical Therapy Charles Ciccone, PhD, PT et al. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA.

Care of the Patient Following Stroke: Differentiating Spasticity from Weakness to Achieve Functionality Moderator: Steven Wolf, PhD, PT Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA.

Executive Session on Diversity Dr. Roosevelt Thomas, author of "Beyond Race and Gender" Sponsored by the Henry Ford Health System, May 6, 1996 Detroit, MI.

Biomechanics of the Foot & Ankle as it Relates to Patellofemoral Pain Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.

A Clinician's Guide to Monitoring Quality in a Managed Care Environment Panel of Experts American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.

JCAHO Standards & Compliance Update Presented by the American Hospital Association & the JCAHO in Lansing, MI.

Primer on Capitation and Managed Care Strategy Presented by Consultants from the Healthcare Advisory Board Sponsored by the Henry Ford Health System, August 1, 1996 Detroit, MI.

HFHS: Together We Work Better - Diversity Conference Featured Speaker, Dr. Maya Angelou, Educator, Lecturer, Poet, Author Guest Speaker, Dr. Paula Duren, President & CEO-Duren & Associates, HR Consulting Firm Sponsored by the Henry Ford Health System, December 3, 1996 Detroit, MI.

1995 Spinal Cord Injury: Health System Alternatives for Management Moderator: Mary Read, MS, PT World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Washington, DC

AIDS/ HIV: Global Issues in Physical Therapy Meredith Drench, PhD, PT World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Washington, DC

Community Based Rehabilitation Barrie Pichlers, MSC, PT World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Washington, DC

Numerous Special Interest Meetings attended on: Burn Care, Motor Learning, Global Perspective of Clinical Education, Women's Issues, Occupational Health, Pelvic Floor, Legislative Issues, Orthopedic Manual Therapy World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Washington, DC

Legal & Policy Compliance Seminar/Risk Management for Health Care Professionals Sponsored by the Henry Ford Health System, Dec. 11& 12, 1994 and April, 1995 Detroit, MI.

Legislative & Reimbursement Update - Strategy for the Future Executive Leadership of the American Rehabilitation Association, July 14, 1995 Chicago, IL.

Applied Orthopedic Evaluation and Treatment William Bandy, PhD, PT Michigan Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Mackinac Island, MI.

The Mad Hatters: Diversity in the Workplace Henry Ford Health System Sponsored Presentation, Detroit, MI.

1994 Balance Dysfunction: Current Perspectives, Clinical Management and Functional Outcomes Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals Joint Congress APTA/Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Numerous Special Interest Meetings attended on: Geriatric Rehabilitation, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Workers' Compensation, AIDS Treatment Update, Legislative Issues Joint Congress APTA/Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy Practice Jane Walter, PT, EdD and Kornelia Kulig, PT, PhD Henry Ford Cottage Hospital Sponsored Course, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

Intuitive Management Skills Victoria Westen Henry Ford Health System Sponsored Course (headed by Tom McNulty, CFO), Troy, MI.

Quality Improvement & Statistical Thinking W. Edwards Deming, PhD, Economic Club of Detroit

1993 Getting Started: Designing Outcomes Research Alan Jette, PhD, PT American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Motor Learning and NDT Beth Fisher, PT American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

The Use of Electrical Stimulation in the Management of CNS Involved Patients Gad Alan, PhD, PT American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Numerous Special Interest Meetings attended on: Stroke, Community Reintegration, Electrical Stimulation, Rehab for Articular Cartilage, Eccentric Spinal Isokinetic Performance, AIDS, Prosthetics/Orthotics, Legislative Updates American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

The Joint Commission's 1994 Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: Management of Information and the Indicator Measurement System Presented by the American Hospital Association & the JCAHO November 11, 1993 in Ann Arbor, MI.

1992 Indications & Precautions for Exercise and Cancer in a Hospital Setting Sandra Kirschner, PT American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Research in Myofascial Pain: Progress & Opportunities David Simons, MD, University of California, et al. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Craniosacral Approach to the Treatment of Neuromuscular Pathology Raymond Hruby, DO, FAAO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Denver, CO.

Numerous Special Interest Meetings attended on: Aquatic PT, Diversity Issues, Oncology, Physical Agents, Industrial Rehabilitation, Gait, Legislative Issues.

1991 Component Leadership Seminar- Invited Participant American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria, VA.

Design and Evaluation of Exercise Programs for the Older Adult with Reduced Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury James H Gillette, MS, PT, OCS and Dianne M Cearlock, PhD, PT American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Functional sEMG Assessment of Low Back Dysfunction: A Commonality Made Visible Barbara Headley, MS, PT, CBT American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Numerous Special Interest Meetings attended on: Orthopedics, Athletic Medicine, Repetitive Injuries & Rehab, Dancer's Injuries & Rehab, Colloquium on Teaching Clinical Decision Making.

1990 Continuous Quality Improvement Training Sponsored by the Henry Ford Health System with components designed by HFHS, the Hospital Corporation of America, Nashville, TN, Executive Learning, Inc., Brentwood, TN, and Joiner Associates, Inc, Madison, WI.

1988 Cost Quality Management James F. Hull, President-Network, Inc. Randolph, NJ Presented in June 1988 in Detroit, MI.

1985 Clinical Education for Physical Therapists - Planning for the Future Invited Participant and Member Consultant American Physical Therapy Association, Department of Education, Rock Eagle, GA.

1982 Osteopathic Medicine Muscle Energy Procedures-Evaluation and Treatment Fred L. Mitchell, DO, FAAO. Peter S. Moran, RPT, AB, DO, Neil A. Pruzzo, MT, RT, DO College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University November, 1982, East Lansing, MI.

1981 Basic Principles of Manual Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University Paul Kimberly, DO, FAAO, Philip Greenman, DO, FAAO et al. December 14 - 18, 1981, East Lansing, MI.

1980 Advanced Upper Quarter Mariano Rocabado, PT, President-Rocabado Institute, Santiago, Chile May 29 - 31, 1980, Course held in Southfield, MI

Fundamentals of Manual Therapy Ola Grimsby, PT, MNFF, MNSMT, Director-Sorlandets Fysikalske Institutt Vagsbygd, Norway, January 6 - 10, 1980, Course held in Chicago, IL.

Manual Therapy of the Spine Ola Grimsby, PT, MNFF, MNSMT, Director-Sorlandets Fysikalske Institutt Vagsbygd, Norway, January 13 - 17, 1980, Course held in Chicago, IL.

1979 Differential Musculoskeletal Diagnosis James Cyriax, MD London, England May 1979, Course held in Columbus, OH.