Dan Judson
London,ON
Summary
Experienced clinician and accessibility consultant. Highly motivated and passionate about leading and participating in change processes that enhance the organization's ability to meet the needs of individuals to ensure their dignified participation in life events. Willing to take on new challenges and work from the ground up to fruition. Willing to travel and work where needed.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Physiotherapist
Ontario Government, MCCSS/CPRI
12.2021 - Current
- Hired to revitalize a 31 year old program serving clients with medically complex and fragile conditions.
- In addition to clinical work I was responsible for developing and implementing innovative ways to provide service, update and streamline meaningful documentation, and to facilitate necessary evolution and change in the work culture.
- Received training in Trauma Informed Care practices.
Accessibility Consultant and Pediatric Specialist
Xperience Home Health
10.2020 - 12.2021
- General accessibility consultant responsible for evaluating specific customer needs, recommending, prescribing, and overseeing installation of necessary equipment.
- Pediatric Specialist with respect to the broad spectrum of equipment needs and recommendations including: individual assessments, accessibility and participation, safety
- Initiated a cooperative venture with local nonprofits to establish an equipment loan program for families in need.
Clinical Educator, Product Research and Development
Freedom Concepts Inc
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Clinical education: developed and delivered evidence based presentations supporting the clinical application of mobility and positioning products across North America
- Staff training: clinical conditions and solution focused approach to working with families
- Research: participated in designing the University of Manitoba's study on how riding an adaptive tricycle promotes development in children with Cerebral Palsy
- Product/Resource Research and Development
- Encouraged manufacturers to direct their focus towards making equipment user-friendly, and to facilitate measurable outcomes related to goals
- Sales: managed sales Canada-wide and was responsible for surpassing the one million dollar goal.
Clinical Education Specialist
Advanced Health Care (acquired by Permobil)
01.2015 - 10.2017
- National clinical educator related to seating and mobility.
- Pediatric product specialist and national clinical educator
- Utilized clinical skills and experience to teach other clinicians how to choose and use a variety of equipment
- Developed and delivered evidence-based presentations related to mobility and positioning products
- Product research and development
Physiotherapist, Clinical Coordinator
Thames Valley Children's Centre
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Consultative and direct service provision
- Caregiver education, interagency collaboration, student training and supervision
- Clinical Coordinator (2011-2015): Responsible for waitlist management across all disciplines to ensure equitable access to services
- Coaching/mentoring/training staff members: OT'S PT'S, SLP'S, Therapy Assistants
- Leadership team contributor regarding budget, quality management, outcome measures, risk management, accreditation, staffing allocation, performance reviews
Physiotherapist
BC Centre For Ability
03.1996 - 11.2008
- Early intervention and school aged specialist.
- Authored the centre's documentation manualEarly Intervention and School-Based Physiotherapist
- Member of the Pediatric PT Council of BC, 2 years
- Developed and piloted a Fee for Service program to address the needs of underserved clients.
- Additional work experience in long term care settings related to mobility and accessibility needs.
Acting Director or Physiotherapy
Sydenham District Hospital
09.1991 - 02.1995
- HIred to manage the physiotherapy department during the absence of the permanent Director.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning during the Bob Rae administration with the Social Contract
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Director of Physiotherapy
Anson General Hospital
06.1988 - 08.1991
- Hired to establish a physiotherapy department in a new hospital setting. Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer service evaluations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Education
Certificate in Leadership -
Western University
London, ON04.2015
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, B.Sc.P.T. -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.1988
Skills
- Experienced Accessibility Consultant across all ages
- Experienced and committed Pediatric Clinician
- Leadership and Collaborative Teamwork Motivator and Change process specialist
- Clinical Educator: Certified Instructor with the National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers
- Effective communicator Skilled presenter for national conferences and online presentations
- Product/Resource Research and Development
- Family Centered and Solution Focused Trained
- Trauma Informed Care Trained
- Extensive equipment and product knowledge
- Software Skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Virtual presentation platforms, Client Information Management systems
References
- Michele McAffer, Program Manager, CPRI (Child and Parent Resource Institute), 519-495-9675, michele.mcaffer@ontario.ca
- Ken Vanstraelen, Owner and CEO, Freedom Concepts Inc, 1-800-661-9915, Ken@freedomconcepts.com
- Cindy Feurth-Wickens, Owner at Xperience Home Health Care, 519-560-1313, Cindy.Wickens@Xperiencehomehealthcare.ca
Volunteer Experience
- City of London Community Accessibility Committee member
- Ivory Coast, Guinnea, Guinnea Bissau, Romania, Albania multidisciplinary team member delivering services, primary health teaching, accessibility innovqtion and sustainable techniques.
- Board Member, SARI Therapeutic Riding (2 years)
- Lead Accessibility consultant for the Wish Foundation's Dream Flight to Disney. Successfully postioning 40 individuals with significant positioning needs in airplane seats.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Physiotherapist
Ontario Government, MCCSS/CPRI
12.2021 - Current
Accessibility Consultant and Pediatric Specialist
Xperience Home Health
10.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical Educator, Product Research and Development
Freedom Concepts Inc
11.2017 - 11.2021
Clinical Education Specialist
Advanced Health Care (acquired by Permobil)
01.2015 - 10.2017
Physiotherapist, Clinical Coordinator
Thames Valley Children's Centre
01.2008 - 01.2015
Physiotherapist
BC Centre For Ability
03.1996 - 11.2008
Acting Director or Physiotherapy
Sydenham District Hospital
09.1991 - 02.1995
Director of Physiotherapy
Anson General Hospital
06.1988 - 08.1991
Certificate in Leadership -
Western University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, B.Sc.P.T. -
University of Western Ontario
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