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Years of Practice as a PT or OT? 10 year
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? APTA member ANPT (Neurology section) member
Information on Education:
BA from Baldwin Wallace College 2010 - Berea, Ohio
DPT from Walsh University 2013 - North Canton, Ohio
Hold any specialty certifications? Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic PT (NCS)
Years at Metro Health? 10 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” The PT Neuro Residency, continuing education/conferences
Areas of interest or practice? I love neuro, especially the brain injury population. I'm a big fan of neuroplasticity principles and getting creative with patient interventions
What Motivates you to work at Metro Health? I love the culture at Metro – everyone is so dedicated to the wellbeing of our patients, and we care for each other as coworkers as well.
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 7 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? APTA, ANPT
Information on education: N/A
Hold any specialty certifications? Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Years at Metro Health? 1.5 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” Neurologic Physical Therapy, High Intensity Gait Training
Areas of interest or practice? Neurology
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? N/A
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 11.5 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? Yes
Information on education: Attended Duquesne University B.S. 2009, DPT 2011.
Hold any specialty certifications? Certified Brain Injury Specialist 2022
Years at Metro Health? 7 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” Knowledge on TBI and SCI in the ICU, Care for the ICU patient, Progressive mobility, line management
Areas of interest or practice? TBI, SCI
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? I live by the STAR-IQ. I love our culture here at Metro Health that everyone is willing to help each other, despite what our different jobs are. Nurses are all very friendly here are appreciate what therapy does to help the patients. Management is always willing to listen and help.
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 26.5 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? No Information on education: N/A Hold any specialty certifications? Certified clinical instructor Years at Metro Health? 26.5 years “I am the go-to in my department for…” Everything under the sun Areas of interest or practice? Inpatient rehab S/P CVA
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? The mission of MH - everyone is treated regardless of their ability to pay.
Years of Practice as PT or OT? N/A
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? Yes
Information on education: N/A
Hold any specialty certifications? N/A
Years at Metro Health? 7 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” Neuro intensive care and burn care
Areas of interest or practice? Neuro and burns
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? N/A
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 20 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? N/A
Information on education: N/A
Hold any specialty certifications? N/A
Years at Metro Health? 16 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” N/A
Areas of interest or practice? Brain Injury
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? N/A
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 5 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? N/A
Information on education:Undergrad - Indiana University, Grad school - DPT at Walsh University
Hold any specialty certifications? Board Certified Neurologic Specialist
Years at Metro Health? 2 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” N/A
Areas of interest or practice? Traumatic Brain Injury
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? To continue to see life changing progress in the patients we treat that have experienced a traumatic brain injury
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 20 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? APTA, OPTA Elevate Mentorship Program
Information on education: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training/Pre-Physical Therapy – May 2000
Baldwin Wallace College - Berea, Ohio, Master of Physical Therapy – December 2002, Cleveland State University – Cleveland, Ohio
Hold any specialty certifications? Assistive Technology Professional - ATP(pending renewal)
Years at Metro Health? 18 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” Research – just about anything. I am known to be someone who gets things done. If I do not know the answer, I will find out for you! Wheelchair seating questions, research.
Areas of interest or practice? Neuro, wheelchairs, and ortho
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? Continuous learning, teamwork, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 29 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? No
Information on education: No
Hold any specialty certifications? N/A
Years at Metro Health? 29 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” complex neurologic patients, TBI, SCI, orthotic management/training, KAFO training, w/c prescription/skills training
Areas of interest or practice? Neuro, TBI/SCI
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? N/A
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 9 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? No
Information on education: Neuro Developmental Treatment Association
Hold any specialty certifications? C/NDT, CBIS
Years at Metro Health? 4 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” Neurodevelopmental facilitation, pediatrics
Areas of interest or practice? Neuro, pediatrics/NICU, trauma, critical care
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? The patient population we serve, the talented colleagues to learn from.
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 19 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? No
Information on education: Master’s in Physical Therapy from Marquette University
Hold any specialty certifications? No
Years at Metro Health? 17 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” N/A
Areas of interest or practice? Neuro
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? Neuro
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 21 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? No
Information on education: Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University
Hold any specialty certifications? No
Years at Metro Health? 16 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” Wheelchairs
Areas of interest or practice? Inpatient rehab SCI
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? I love the setting I am working in and have great co-workers!
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 10+ years
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? APTA member including neurologic section member
Information on education: N/A
Hold any specialty certifications? Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Years at Metro Health? 6 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” ICU care and vestibular physical therapy.”
Areas of interest or practice? Stroke, vestibular
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? N/A
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 33 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? Yes
Belong to any therapy groups? No
Information on education: N/A
Hold any specialty certifications? None Currently
Years at Metro Health? 33 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” amputee patients and wounds
Areas of interest or practice? Amputees, TBI
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? N/A
Years of Practice as PT or OT? 5 years
Do you have a Linked In profile? No
Belong to any therapy groups? APTA acute and neuro
Information on education: Attended Kent State for undergrad, Bachelor of Science in journalism, marketing, and mass communication. Attended Cleveland State for post bacc education and DPT program
Hold any specialty certifications? N/A
Years at Metro Health? 5 years
“I am the go-to in my department for…” BPPV assessment in IRF setting
Areas of interest or practice? Spinal Cord Injury – Inpatient Rehab
What motivates you to work at Metro Health? The culture of the rehab therapy department, the outreach and willingness to help the underserved population, the impact of therapy on pt ability to return to life or create a new norm for a happy healthy life, we are the best at rehab