Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations. Ready to apply 12 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Hi, I’m
Alana Garcia
Program Director
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
6
Certifications
Work History
The Rehab Center Inc
Concussion Program Director
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed Concussion Program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
- Scheduled and supervised staff weekly meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Implementation of new EMR including building templates and educating staff.
Milestone Therapy Inc
Pediatric Neurological Physical Therapist
10.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive treatment aligned with patient and family goals in accordance with IFSP regulations.
- Managed caseload of 15+ children including authorization, scheduling, team communication and patient care.
Relias
Subject Matter Expert Content Writer
02.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Developed educational curriculum for healthcare systems training modules
- Authored 5 courses: including Early Stroke Mobility and Blood Pressure Management; Pharmacological Management of Stroke and Brain Injury; Contralateral Pushing; LVAD Management; and Neuro Rehabilitation, The ICF, and Value-based Care.
Spectrum Health
Rehabilitation Neurology Clinical Lead
07.2012 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Worked across three hospital networks as a physical therapist within the neurological specialty while serving clinical leadership and training roles and supporting Joint Commissions accreditation efforts
- Created education modules, practicums and lectures for neurological patient care while facilitating group in-person and virtual training for clinicians
- Collaborated with lead team to completed assessment, continuing education, and operations of large clinical teams, over 3000 clinicians.
- Assisted in adoption of training and education programs by providing tools and resources to support integration of general and specialized training to drive performance and quality-centric clinical culture.
- Played key role in the success of the Stroke Center Task Force by spearheading studies, tracking evidence-based outcomes, measuring guidelines, and creating robust training programs required to achieve initial Joint Commission accreditation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Co-authored article, Early mobility outcomes after IV tPA administration in acute mild stroke patients
- Received Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy Early Career Professional Award in 2017 and was nominated for MPTA Excellent Clinical Instructor Award in 2015.
Education
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC
MBA from Global Business Management
09.2022 - 08.2024
University Overview
Arcadia UniversityGlenside, PA
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
09.2009 - 01.2012
University Overview
Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
09.2003 - 12.2006
University Overview
Skills
Operational Management
Certification
Neurology Clinical Specialist (NCS), 2016 - Present
Affiliations
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Neurology section memberEnrichments
Enrichments
- St. Ambrose Charity Health Center, Kagadi: Assist with clinic operations, promotions and delivery of care in rural clinic.
- Stroke Camp, Top Ridge, Jamaica: Provided direct patient care in rural clinic, observed healthcare systems and operations management, participated in acquisition of non-profit funding stream
- Johannesburg, South Africa & Cape Town, South Africa: Participated in developing global and domestic business strategies, engaged with embassy leaders about foreign businesses rules and regulation, participated in team collaboration to increase promotions and revenue stream for local non-profit, strategized methods to achieve ESG goals with local businesses
Summary Of Qualification
Summary Of Qualification
Strong leader whose experience working in multiple healthcare systems provides a broad and multi-faceted view of clinical operations, methods, practices, informs efficiencies and processes that optimize clinical programs and treatment standards. Extensive experience system optimization and managing with EMR including Epic, CureMD, Cerner and Therabill. Quality-driven Program Director and Doctor of Physical Therapy whose hands-on experience, neurological expertise, excellent communication and presentation skills, clinical training support the creation and optimization of successful efficient, and patient-minded educational curriculum and large-scale clinical programs.
Timeline
Queens University of Charlotte
MBA from Global Business Management
09.2022 - 08.2024
Concussion Program Director
The Rehab Center Inc
09.2022 - Current
Pediatric Neurological Physical Therapist
Milestone Therapy Inc
10.2021 - 08.2022
Subject Matter Expert Content Writer
Relias
02.2021 - 07.2021
Rehabilitation Neurology Clinical Lead
Spectrum Health
07.2012 - 06.2021
Arcadia University
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
09.2009 - 01.2012
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
09.2003 - 12.2006