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President / Owner / Founder
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Becky, President of Austill’s, has been an Occupational Therapist since 1976. She graduated summa cum laude from Boston University’s Sargent College of Allied Health, Department of Occupational Therapy with an Advanced Master’s in OT in 1980. Becky is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Prior to founding Austill’s in 1984, Becky developed two private practices focusing on services to children. Becky’s past leadership positions include President of the Delaware OT Association, Vice President of all American OT State Presidents, Secretary of the PA OT Licensure Board, and JCAHO Home Health Advisor representing national OT, PT, Speech and Recreation Associations. Currently, Becky is a member of Temple University, Philadelphia College of Sciences and Harcum College Advisory Boards and on the American Journal of OT Editorial Board. She is also Clinical Instructor at Thomas Jefferson and Duquesne Universities. Becky is a frequent workshop presenter and recipient of numerous awards for innovative quality services in private practice. |
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Chief Financial Officer
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Bob is Austill’s Chief Financial Officer, working with Austill’s since 1993. He is a graduate of the University of Scranton with dual majors in Accounting and Economics. He has earned his Masters of Taxation in 2012. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1989 and is President, founder and owner of Sterling Services, Inc., a private accounting firm specializing in independent contractor services. Bob is the recipient of the National Exchange Club Service Award for exemplary volunteer activities, particularly with homeless individuals. Bob manages all Austill’s financial and computer services. |
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Director of Operations
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Laura, Austill’s Director of Operations and Continuing Education, has been working at Austill’s since 1998. She has been an Occupational Therapist since 1983, earning her Master’s in Education, specializing in Motor Learning, from the University of Virginia. Laura previously was the Clinical Education Coordinator/Clinical Specialist with Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital and has been Certified in Neurodevelopmental Training (NDT) since 1990. Laura has extensive knowledge in sensory processing, autism, assistive technology, neurology, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), cognitive rehabilitation and organizational behaviors and is a frequent presenter to school district personnel and clinical therapy staff. Laura oversees all Austill's clinical services and is Director of Continuing Education. |
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Director of Placement and Clinical Fieldwork
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Jen is Director of Placement and Clinical Fieldwork with Austill’s, joining our family in 1999. Jen has been a Physical Therapist since 1996, earning her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University and receiving the Arcadia University Leadership Award. She has also earned her clinical doctorate at Arcadia University. Jen has extensive pediatric expertise in school systems and early intervention services, along with her experience with adults in home health and hospital settings. Jen initiated Austill’s clinical fieldwork program, servicing university students throughout Pennsylvania. She is also an APTA credentialed Clinical Instructor. Prior to Austill’s, Jen was Lead Therapist at Hahnemann University Hospital. Jen also has expertise in clinical fieldwork, leading Austill's Clinical Fieldwork student program. |
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Placement & Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator
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Laura B. is Placement and Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator, joining Austill’s in 2006. Laura B. has been an Occupational Therapist since 1992. She earned her BS in OT from the University of Pittsburgh in 1992 after graduating from Juniata College with a BS double major in Psychology and Biology. Prior to joining Austill’s, Laura had management and adult hospital experience in 3 rehabilitation programs. Her delightful expertise, providing collaborative team oriented school-based services is a terrific asset to our team.
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Pediatric Coordinator
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Glen is a Pediatric Coordinator with Austill’s, joining our company in 2005. He has been a Physical Therapist since 1993, receiving his Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Glen is Board Certified in Pediatrics with extensive NDT pediatric and adult training along with having completed pediatric craniosacral therapy Instructor Assistant training. Currently, Glen is the APTA pediatric representative for PA and also PA PT Chapter Representative in pediatrics. Previous to Austill’s, Glen held positions of Clinic Manager, Director of Ambulatory Services and Director of Rehabilitation for clinics and hospitals. |
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Pediatric Coordinator
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Kristin, Pediatric Coordinator with Austill’s, has been a Physical Therapist since 2000 and joined Austill’s in 2003. She earned her Clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2003 from Temple University. Kristin was a pre-med/biology student earning her Bachelor’s degree in 1996. Kristin is Austill's Certified Basic Life Support Instruction through the American Heart Association (CPR and First Aid instruction). Shen is an exceptional school-age and early intervention therapist. She developed an extensive aquatic PT program for children in New Jersey. Prior to Austill’s, Kristin was involved with numerous entrepreneurial pediatric programs for children including coordinating a National Youth Sports swimming program. |
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Pediatric Coordinator
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Maria is a Pediatric Coordinator with Austill's, joining our company in 2007. She received her Occupational Therapy Degree from Elizabethtown College in 1986. Maria has over 25 years of experience, with a special emphasis on school-based and community-based programs. She has worked with a multitude of support teams and educational-based systems both in pediatric and adult services. Maria is an experienced manager and mentor. New program development, providing training and in-service presentations are particularly enjoyable for Maria. |
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Pediatric Coordinator
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Jim, Pediatric Coordinator with Austill’s, has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 1969. Jim earned his Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Bloomsburg University. He iholds a PA teaching certificate and is a licensed Speech Pathologist. Jim is the recipient of the Jack Cox Memorial Award and received a citation for contribution to the field of Augmentative Assistive Communication from PaTTAN. Immediately prior to joining Austill’s in 2003, Jim was Supervisor of Speech, OT and PT with the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit and prior to that Supervisor of Sensory Impaired Programs for the deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. |
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Pediatric Coordinator
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Diane, a Pediatric Coordinator with Austill’s, has been working in Occupational Therapy since 2001. She joined our Austill’s family in 2006. Diane began her career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and soon became a Registered Occupational Therapist, receiving her education through Penn State University. In 2012, Diane has attained her Doctorate in OT from Rocky Mountain University, with an emphasis on Pediatric Science. Diane’s clinical and evaluation expertise is accented by her extensive organizational and communication efficiencies.
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Comptroller
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Mary Jane is Austill’s Comptroller, joining our family in 1996. She is a graduate of Brandywine College and is directly responsible for Austill’s payables, receivables and invoices, as well as for managing our human resources. Mary Jane has extensive bookkeeping, accounting and office management experience since 1970. |
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Database and Computer Coordinator
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Denise is Austill’s Database and Computer Coordinator, having joined us in 1996. She is responsible for data entry and accountability compilation, with extensive computer-related office experience. Denise has been a Board Member with Chester County Down Syndrome Interest Group and involved with the Philadelphia 3-day to benefit breast cancer. |
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