Donna Pagano
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Seasoned Abdominal-Pelvic therapist with vast background not only in the clinic but on building program and marketing to the public and specialty physicians. I am looking to move more into the advanced technology aspects on today's market as I have seen them be life changing for many of my patient population.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Abdominal-Pelvic PT Specialist
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2025
Senior Pelvic PT, Program Developer
* Developed for the hospital system a program from the ground up as there was no other pelvic care in the region.
* Marketed the program to physicians rapidly advancing it to a 6 month waiting list
* Treatment of patients with hands on techniques and device modalities
* Provided workshops for community resources as to the knowledge of pelvic health and awareness of treatment options and medical staff
* Participated in new resident physician education/orientation as to what pelvic services include and where to access specialty physicans as related to pelvic surgery
* Spoke at the National Nurse Practitioner Convention on topics of pelvic disorder and treatment options
* Created podcasts about fecal and urinary conditions and other pelvic muscle issues
Abdominal-Pelvic PT Specialist
Private Independent Clinic
04.2014 - 08.2017
* Developed pelvic PT program in the area
* Provided treatment to all pelvic conditions for both men and women
* Marketed to local physicians
Orthopedic/ Pelvic Physical Therapist
St. Francis Hospital System
07.2002 - 04.2013
* Provided orthopedic and pelvic care in all aspects of physical therapy scope of practice
* Worked closely with ortho mentor who had 20yrs experience working with the NBA expanding my confidence in all anatomy/physiology and treatment protocols for 5 yrs
* started pelvic PT continuing ed classes in 2003 continuing to build on these as the pelvic education in the USA begin to expand.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology/psychology
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg Campus12-1994
Skills
- I have excellent skills in anatomy and physiology of digestive processes, bowel and bladder function I have developed problem solving skills as related This field has grown in the 20 years I have been working and I have been privileged to see this growth in leaps and bounds in the USA Product development has come a very long way and now less invasive surgical interventions are moving onto the market I have stayed on top of the current research and surgical interventions
- I have marketed to the physicians and worked alongside them in advancing patients I have been able to observe surgical interventions
- Balancing workload and supervising the program has led to excellent communication skills and mentoring skills
Timeline
Abdominal-Pelvic PT Specialist
Georgetown Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 09.2025
Abdominal-Pelvic PT Specialist
Private Independent Clinic
04.2014 - 08.2017
Orthopedic/ Pelvic Physical Therapist
St. Francis Hospital System
07.2002 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Biology/psychology
University of South Carolina