SUE DRECKTRAH, PT, MBA, CIE, ATP
OBJECTIVE / To perform ergonomic evaluations and training on an as needed basis.EDUCATION
1993 / Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FloridaMBA in Health Services Management
1986 / University of Wisconsin-Madison
Physical Therapy Degree
1985 / Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa
Bachelor of Science – Biology
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
1986 – 1990 / Staff/Senior Physical Therapist
Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital, Melbourne, Florida
1991 – 1993 / Director of Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Institute of New Orleans
1994 – 1996 / Staff Physical Therapist
Doctor’s Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana
Ochsner Outpatient Center, Harahan, Louisiana
1997 – 2003
2003 – 2004
2002-2004
2004 – 2007
2007 - 2008 / Coordinator of Work Injury Therapy Services/Physical Therapist,
Ergonomic Evaluator for Ochsner Hospital,
Ergonomic Assessments for over 100 Outpatients in New Orleans area
Ochsner Outpatient Therapy Center, Harahan, Louisiana
Contract Physical Therapist Ochsner Outpatient Center, Harahan, LA Ergonomic Consultant for Ergo Pro at Shell Oil, New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract PT, Affiliated Therapy Associates, LaPlace, Louisiana
Contract PT, Dynamic Therapy Services, Marrero, Louisiana
2001–Present
2004-Present
2005-2009
2006-Present
2007-2008
2007-Present
2005-Present
2008-Present
2008-Present
2009- Present
2010- Present
CONTINUING
EDUCATION / Ergonomic Consultant for The Times- Picayune
Ergonomic Consultant for Shell Oil, Houston
PRN PT for LaPlace Rehab
Ergonomic Consultant for NOLA.com
Ergonomic Consultant for Salco
Owner of Ergonomics First LLC
Assistive Technology Vendor for Louisiana Rehab Services
Network Member of National Ergonomic group, Atlas Ergonomics
Contract PT, Allied Resources Group
PRN Therapist for LHC LTAC Unit, Kenner
Regional Provider for Ergonomic Technologies Corp.
1987
1987 / Future of Clinical Education
New Concepts in Assessment and Treatment of the Neurologic Patient
1987 / Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
1988 / NDT Introduction Course
1989 / First International Head Injury Symposium
1991 / Evaluating and Managing Patients with Open Wounds
1991 / Adult Hemiplegia NDT Certification Course
1992 / Knee Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
1993 / McKenzie Lumbar Part A
1994 / McKenzie Cervical Part B
1995 / McKenzie Lumbar and Cervical Part C & D
1995 / Blankenship FCE
1996
1996 / Exercise Programs in Today’s Health Care Environment
The Pelvic Girdle
1997 / Lumbar I: AAOM
1997 / Lumbar II: AAOM
1997 / Isernhagen Work Systems FCE, WC, Ergonomic Assessments
1998 / Cervical Spine: AAOM
1998 / Isernhagen 6th Annual International Work Injury Conference
1998 / Lumbar Spine/Sacroiliac Joint Diagnosis and Treatment: AAOM
1998 / Ergonomic and Injury Management
1999
1999
2000 / Orthopedic and Manual Therapy of the Shoulder
Key Concepts for Successful Return to Work
Cumulative Trauma and Ergonomics
2000 / Scientific Functional Approach
2000
2001
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2006
2006
2007
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010 / Ankle/Foot Evaluation and Treatment
National Ergonomic Conference and Exposition
Advanced Rehab Management of the Wrist and Hand
Maitland Approach MT – 1 Basic Peripheral
Manual Therapy Approach
Institute of Industrial Engineers Applied Ergonomic Conference
Upper C-Spine/Headache Diagnosis and Treatment:: AAOM
Oxford Research Institute Ergonomic Training
Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM) of Upper Extremity
Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization of Lower Extremities and Trunk
Advanced Ergonomic Workshop, Oxford Research Institute
Manual Therapy of Thoracic Outlet and Cervicothoracic Junction
Knee and Shoulder Advanced Therapy
Kurzweil 3000 Assistive Technology Training
LA Tech Assistive Technology Seminar
Rehab in MS: Managing a Complex Disease
Focus on Rehab: Advances in Spasticity Management
Efficacy of Low Level Lasers in Physical Therapy
CERTIFICATION
Neurodevelopment Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia
Blakenship FCE
Isernhagen Work System FCE, Work Conditioning, Job Site Analysis and Ergonomic Assessments
Back School of Atlanta Ergonomic Consultant
Oxford Research Institute Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE)
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
Atlas Ergonomics Office and Transportation Evaluator
Atlas Ergonomics PWS Evaluator/Trainer
Awards
2008 Citizen Champion Award, Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network