Diane L. Brennan
Penfield,NY
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Sisters Metabolic Center for Wellness Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus
01.2018 - 09.2024
- Assisted Manager in the day-to-day operations of the clinic including staff development, scheduling and time keeping
- Established strong relationships with referring providers by maintaining regular communication updates on their patients'' progress during rehabilitation interventions.
- Provided physical therapy services across all age groups including pediatrics geriatric populations tailoring interventions according to each client''s unique requirements.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
Senior Physical Therapist
Partners in Rehab Catholic Health System
05.2010 - 01.2018
- Responsible for personnel management and supervision, medical billing, financial management, purchasing, marketing, and day to day operations
- Supervised physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, students, and the office manager
- Performed evaluations and implementing treatment programs for clients with various orthopedic related injuries
Co-Owner and Senior Physical Therapist
Family Care Physical Therapy, P.C.
10.1993 - 01.2010
- Co-Owner and Director of this private practice outpatient rehabilitation facility
- Responsible for marketing, personnel management and supervision, medical billing, financial management, purchasing, and day to day operations
- Supervised physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, students, and the office manager
- On-site Senior Physical Therapist performing evaluations and implementing treatment programs for clients with various orthopedic related injuries
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Amedisys (Formerly Staff Builders)
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Employed per diem for home care physical therapy services
- Treatment emphasis on maximizing rehabilitation potential, promoting independence in activities of daily living, and reducing fall risk
- Involved in outcome studies for physical therapy treatment
- Participated in staff meetings, chart review, and continuing education
Part-time Staff Physical Therapist
AthletiCare Kenmore Mercy Hospital
10.1994 - 11.1995
- Concentrated on acute injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic overuse syndromes
- Fabrication of orthotics and one-on-one involvement with physicians during weekly injury clinics
- Knowledgeable in the biomechanical video analysis of the golf swing, pitching, and gait
- Assisted in providing medical coverage of athletic events
- Presented in-services to a variety of organizations concerning rehabilitation, sport-specific conditioning, and wellness issues
- Involved in program development for the facility with a concentration on the athletic component, including CPR and First Aid Instruction for coaches, conditioning program for coaches, and the high school outreach program
Director and Senior Physical Therapist
AthletiCare Kenmore Mercy Hospital
05.1988 - 10.1995
- Director of the outpatient rehabilitation and sports medicine facility at Kenmore Mercy Hospital
- Responsible for Marketing, Personnel Management and Supervision, Community Outreach, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Clinical Coordinating for student interns
- Oversaw department of physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and office manager
- As Senior Physical Therapist concentrated on acute injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic overuse syndromes
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Organized as well as assisted in providing medical coverage of athletic events
- Experience in marketing to physicians and community organizations
- Opportunity to present in-services to a variety of organizations concerning rehabilitation, sport-specific conditioning, and wellness issues
- Involved in program development for the facility with a concentration on the athletic component, including CPR and First Aid Instruction for coaches, conditioning program for pitchers, and the high school outreach program
Instructor - Orthopedic Assessment and Evaluation for the Extremities and Spine
State University of New York at Buffalo, Physical Therapy Department
08.1990 - 05.1993
Education
Masters Coursework - Exercise Science
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Daemen College
Amherst, NYBachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York At Cortland
Skills
- Clinical reasoning and assessment
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic exercises and functional training
- Joint and soft tissue mobilization
- Sports Injury Management
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Balance training and fall prevention
- McKenzie Training
- Verbal and written communication
- Extensive continuing education
- Empathetic and patient
Certification
- Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties for over 20 years
- Physical Therapy Licensure, New York State, #009097
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
- American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Advanced Life Support
Presentations
- Numerous presentations to hospital staff on safe patient handling and injury prevention as a member Sister's Hospital Safe Patient Handling Committee.
- Educational videos, articles, pamphlets and presentations on various topics pertaining to the prevention, assessment and treatment of orthopedic injuries.
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
Sisters Metabolic Center for Wellness Sisters Hospital St. Joseph Campus
01.2018 - 09.2024
Senior Physical Therapist
Partners in Rehab Catholic Health System
05.2010 - 01.2018
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Amedisys (Formerly Staff Builders)
02.2008 - 01.2010
Part-time Staff Physical Therapist
AthletiCare Kenmore Mercy Hospital
10.1994 - 11.1995
Co-Owner and Senior Physical Therapist
Family Care Physical Therapy, P.C.
10.1993 - 01.2010
Instructor - Orthopedic Assessment and Evaluation for the Extremities and Spine
State University of New York at Buffalo, Physical Therapy Department
08.1990 - 05.1993
Director and Senior Physical Therapist
AthletiCare Kenmore Mercy Hospital
05.1988 - 10.1995
- Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties for over 20 years
- Physical Therapy Licensure, New York State, #009097
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
- American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Advanced Life Support
Masters Coursework - Exercise Science
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Daemen College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York At Cortland
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