ELLEN B. DIETRICK
Arlington Heights,Illinois
Summary
With 44 years of pediatric experience in patient care and administration, I stay current on new advances to continuously improve my skills. I am eager to leverage clinical and organizational expertise to drive enhancements in patient care and outcomes.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist II
Lurie Children’s Health Services
Arlington Heights, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Participated on Lurie GMA team reviewing infant videos weekly to determine risk for future neurological diagnoses
Physical Therapist, Continuing Education Coordinator, Center Coordinator for Clinical Education
Arlington Pediatric Therapy Management Services, Ltd.
Arlington Heights, IL
08.1990 - 05.2023
- Provided direct treatment to children 0 - 25+ years of age with varied neurological, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and developmental disabilities in clinic home and day care settings with ongoing parent/caregiver instruction
- Organized continuing education program; maintained CE licensure for 8 years
- CCCE (Center Coordinator of Clinical Education) throughout program tenure
Physical Therapist
Parkside Home Health and Medical Personnel Pool
Des Plaines and Oak Park, IL
01.1987 - 07.1990
- Treated children at home with neurological, musculoskeletal and developmental issues with ongoing parent/caregiver instruction
Physical Therapist
Shriners Hospital for Children
Chicago, Illinois
06.1981 - 11.1986
- Provided direct treatment to children with neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopedic issues with ongoing parent/caregiver instruction
- Consulted in specialty clinics with attending physicians
- Primary researcher on retrospective analysis of orthopedic treatment of hip subluxation and dislocation in clients with cerebral palsy leading to several published abstracts with orthopedic surgeons
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-1981
Certification
- Prechtl General Movement Assessment—Basic (2023) and Advanced (2024)
- Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment—Basic and Baby courses
- CPR Certified
- APTA Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist from 6/2014 to 6/2024
- Illinois PT License 070-003470
- Illinois EI Credential ED99590498P including evaluation and assessment
Timeline
Physical Therapist II
Lurie Children’s Health Services
05.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist, Continuing Education Coordinator, Center Coordinator for Clinical Education
Arlington Pediatric Therapy Management Services, Ltd.
08.1990 - 05.2023
Physical Therapist
Parkside Home Health and Medical Personnel Pool
01.1987 - 07.1990
Physical Therapist
Shriners Hospital for Children
06.1981 - 11.1986
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
The College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Marquette University