Rebecca Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
becky@austills.com

Occupational Therapist since 1976, summa cum laude Advanced Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. Fellow of American Occupational Therapy Association. Past leadership includes President of Delaware OT Association; Vice President of all OT State Presidents; Secretary of PA OT Licensure Board; JCAHO Home Health Advisor representating OT, PT, Speech and Recreation American Associations; Marketing Chairperson of PA and DE OT Associations. Frequent workshop lecturer and recipient of numerous awards for innovative quality services in private practice.

Directors

Laura Gladden,  M.Ed., OTR/L
Director of Operations
laura@austills.com

Occupational Therapist since 1983, Masters in Education, specializing in Motor Learning. Previously Pediatric Coordinator and Continuing Educational Coordinator with Austill's. NDT Certified since 1990. Extensive knowledge in sensory processing, autism, assistive technology, neurology, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF),cognitive rehabilitation and organizational behaviors.

Kerri Hample,  OTD, OTR/L
Director of Placement
kerri@austills.com

Occupational Therapist since 1999. Earned her clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2006. Recipient of numerous leadership awards including Thomas Jefferson University Outstanding Leadership Award, Student Life Achievement Nominee, Jefferson Award Nominee for excellence in community volunteerism, and Special Olympics PA Volunteer of the Month. Assistant Manager for Special Olympics in Lancaster County for 14 years. Frequent presenter on school-based services.

Pediatric Coordinators

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Glen Birmingham,  MS, PT, PTCS
glen@austills.com

Physical Therapist since 1993, Master of Science degree specializing in pediatrics and business administration. Board Certified in Pediatrics with extensive NDT pediatric and adult training along with craniosacral instructorship. Currently APTA pediatric representative for PA and also PA PT Chapter Representative.

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Kristin Engel,  MPT, DPT
kristin@austills.com

Physical Therapist since 2000, earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2003) and Master's Physical Therapy degree from Temple University (2000). Exceptional school age and early intervention therapist in Chester County. Prior management experience accented by her numerous entrepreneurial pediatric programs for children with special needs.

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James Riggs,  MS, CCC/SLP
jim@austills.com

Speech Language Pathologist since 1969. Past Supervisor of Speech, OT and PT with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit. Past Supervisor of Sensory Impaired Programs for deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired. Master Therapist and Clinician. Recipient of James Cox Memorial Award, Special Education Supervisory Certificate, PA Teaching Certificate and licensed Speech Pathologist.

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Susan Smith,  OTR/L
sue@austills.com

Occupational Therapist since 1975. Earned her Occupational Therapy degree from University of Pennsylvania and her Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Education from Penn State University. Over 30 years of pediatric expertise including extensive school-based work in Intermediate Units and school districts.

Placement Team

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Jennifer Hernandez,  MS, PT
Placement Coordinator/Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator
jen@austills.com

Physical Therapist since 1996. Master of Science degree in PT. Extensive pediatric expertise in school systems and early intervention services. Significant experience working with adults in home health and hospital settings. Management and teaching background, combined with numerous continuing education courses specializing in pediatric techniques.

Administrative Assistants

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Valerie Ames
Office Manager
valerie@austills.com

Office Manager and receptionist. Graduate of Eastern University. Recipient of Dean's Scholarship and Rotary Club Scholarship.

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Barbara Boles
Executive Administrative Assistant
barbara@austills.com

Executive Administrative Assistant for Kristin Engel, MPT, DPT. Extensive legal background for 10+ years. Excellent computer skills and thorough understanding of office functions.

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Carol L. Harding
Administrative Assistant
carol@austills.com

Administrative Assistant for Jim Riggs, MS, CCC/SLP. Significant executive office administrative experience since 1968. Wide ranging computer and organizational skills.

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Elizabeth Huntsinger
Administrative Assistant
betsy@austills.com

Administrative Assistant for James "Jim" Riggs, MS, CCC/SLP and Laura Gladden, M.Ed, OTR/L. Graduate of Bloomsburg University. Solid computer and administrative support skills.

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Tina Larsen
Administrative Assistant for Continuing Education
tina@austills.com

Administrative Assistant for Continuing Education division. Completed college coursework at Nassau Community College. Prior Executive Director of non-profit children's services organization. Terrific organizational skills, computer knowledge and office experience.

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Lynn A. Lopez
Administrative Assistant/Webmaster
lynn@austills.com

Executive Administrative Assistant/Austill's Webmaster for Rebecca "Becky" Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA. Graduate of Millersville University. Extensive experienced office administrator and executive support manager since 1993. Training Coordinator and Coach with Special Olympics Lancaster County for 15 years.

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Debra Mikulak,  MBA, SPHR
Administrative Assistant
debbie@austills.com

Administrative Assistant for the Placement Team (Kerri Hample, OTD, OTR/L and Jennifer Hernandez, MS, PT). Executive administrative experience with emphasis on human resources. Graduate of Temple University and West Chester University. Extensive computer knowledge with excellent organizational skills since 1972.

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Jeanne Osgood
Administrative Assistant
jeanne@austills.com

Administrative Assistant for Susan Smith, OTR/L. Extensive administrative work. Excellent organizational and computer skills.

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Michelle Ragghianti
Administrative Assistant
michelle@austills.com

Administrative Assistant for Glen Birmingham, MS, PT, PCS. Terrific office experience, worked as an Instructional Assistant in two school districts. Graduate of Bloomsburg University.

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Tanya Scarcelle
Administrative Assistant
tanya@austills.com

Placement Assistant for Kerri Hample, OTD, OTR/L and Jen Hernandez, MS, PT. Assists management team with staffing procedures in an upbeat manner. Organized and efficient skills.

Financial Division

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Robert DiSciullo,  CPA
Chief Financial Officer
bobd@austills.com

Graduate of University of Scranton with dual majors in accounting and economics. Certified Public Accountant since 1988. President, founder and owner of Sterling Services, Inc., a private accounting firm specializing in independent contractor services. Recipient of National Exchange Club Service Award for exemplary volunteer activities particularly with the homeless. Manages and directs Austill's financial and computer services.

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Mary Jane Fisher
Comptroller
maryjane@austills.com

Graduate of Brandywine College. Responsible for Austill's payables, receivables and invoices. Manages Austill's human resources. Extensive bookkeeping, accounting and office management experience since 1970.

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Denise A. Mange
Database and Computer Coordinator
denise@austills.com

Directly responsible for data entry, accountability compilation and computer services at Austills. Proficient in numerous computer programs and systems. Extensive computer-related office experience since 1982.