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Dan Sawyer

Dan Sawyer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Rehabilitation

  • Education

    • University of Scranton

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Exercise Science cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Society, Exercise Science Club, Tutor Member of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors SocietyTutor Human Anatomy/Biology

    • Emory University School of Medicine

      2018 - 2018
      Certification in Vestibular Therapy Vestibular Therapy

      Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course- Susan Herdman, Neil Shepard, Richard Clendaniel

    • Ithaca College

      2019 - 2019
      Certification The McKenzie Method of Mecanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) - Part A

      Training and certification in the McKenzie Method of MDT, a scientifically proven assessment process that will identify the best treatment solution for back, neck and extremity problems.

    • University of Scranton

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science - BS Kinesiology and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Phi Epsilon Kappa

    • University of Scranton

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Physical Therapy/Therapist

      Activities and Societies: President of The Graduate and Continuing Education Student Organization. Board member on the Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Committee, Event Coordinator of The Physical Therapy Club, Member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of The American Physical Therapy Association President- Graduate and Continuing Education Student OrganizationEvent Coordinator- Physical Therapy ClubBoard Member- Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Committee Member- American Physical Therapy Association Pennsylvania Chapter

    • DeSales University

      2023 - 2026
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration, Management and Operations

      Master of business administration with a concentration in Healthcare

  • Experience

    • University of Scranton

      Sept 2010 - May 2016

      • Doctor of Physical Therapy Student

        Aug 2009 - May 2016

      • President of The Graduate Student Organization

        May 2014 - May 2015

      • Event Coordinator of The Physical Therapy Club

        Apr 2014 - May 2015

      • Structural and Functional Human Biology Tutor

        Sept 2010 - May 2012

    • Geisinger Health System

      Aug 2011 - Nov 2013
      Emergency Room Scribe

      My responsibilities included working side by side with an ER doctor, documenting patient histories, review of systems, physical exams, discharge instructions, entering imaging orders, medication orders, and tending to any specific needs of the patients.

    • Graduate and Continuing Education Student Organization

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Vice President

    • Keystone Rehabilitaion Systems

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Student Physical Therapist

      Evaluated and treated patients in the out-patient physical therapy setting

    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Student Physical Therapist

      Evaluated and treated patients in the acute care setting, including:-Cardiac Rehab-Orthopedics-Respiratory Care Unit-Oncology-Intensive Care Unit

    • Phoebe Ministries

      Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
      Student Physical Therapist

    • St. Luke's University Health Network

      Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
      Student Physical Therapist

    • Lehigh Valley Health Network

      Aug 2016 - now

      Develop the competencies, support systems, and infrastructure necessary to deliver high-quality care in the Outpatient Rehabilitation setting. Key responsibilities include fostering relationships to enhance service integration, ensuring seamless transitions of care, and optimizing quality, while managing financial risk at the network level. Focus areas include:- Integration within the Neuro Care Continuum- Clinical Excellence in Neurologic Rehabilitation- Continuous Performance Improvement aligned with network KPIs- Strategic Business Growth and Program Expansion- Transitions of Care Coordination across the rehab continuum- Optimizing quality and outcomes in a value-based delivery model- Collaboration across the health network and community partners to improve access to rehabilitative care Show less

      • Director of Rehabilitation Services

        Mar 2025 - now

      • Manager - Inpatient Division Rehabilitation Program Development

        Mar 2023 - Mar 2025

      • Chair - Rehabilitation Research Advisory Board

        Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Rehabilitation Manager - Acute Care

        Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

      • Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist- Medical Surgical & Emergency Department

        Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

      • Physical Therapist

        Aug 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Explain Pain

      Neuro Orthopaedic Institute
      Jan 2021

    • CPR/First Aid

      American Red Cross
      Jul 2020

    • Vestibular Rehabilitation

      American Physical Therapy Association
      Mar 2018

    • McKenzie Method of MDT - Part A

      McKenzie Institute USA
      Nov 2019

    • Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)

      Brain Injury Association of America
      Apr 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dan Sawyer
      The Fleming Award to Recognize New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements LVHN May 2021 For the implementation of a novel proning program for patients on non-ICU floors suffering from COVID-19
    • Awarded to Dan Sawyer
      Service Excellence Award Nomination - LVHN Guldin Award for Efficiency and Innovation in the Clinical Workplace LVHN Nov 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Health Fair Presenter

      Issued by The University of Scranton on Sept 2012
      The University of ScrantonAssociated with Dan Sawyer