Allison Weiner-Lasher, DPT, OTR/L
Licensed physical and occupational therapist. 20+ years of clinical experience including: adults, pediatrics, nursing home, inpatient and outpatient. Several years teaching experience. 8+ years expert witness experience. Significant supervisory experience of physical therapy & occupational assistants and aides.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2020-Present
Allison Weiner-Lasher Therapy and Consulting, LLC
Glen Rock, NJ
CEO/Physical Therapist & Occupational Therapist
Senior lead clinician and owner, consulting and working with patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in a home care and/or inpatient setting. Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy treatment includes pre and post orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation along with documentation, home safety and community modifications and consultations for durable medical equipment, ambulation devices and wheelchairs.
November 2010 – September 2020
Advanced Sports Medicine
New York, NY
Physical Therapist
Senior advanced clinician working in an orthopedic and neurological private practice treating approximately 13 patients per day. Clientele were ages 15 years plus. Diagnoses include patients with physical therapy deficits after oncology diagnoses and treatments, arthroscopic/arthroplasty surgeries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankle, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacements, post-operative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgeries, back pain syndromes, hand injuries/tendon repairs, ankle injuries/fractures, and foot conditions. Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides. Complete initial evaluations, plan of care/re-evaluation notes, discharge planning and equipment ordering.
May 2015- Present
Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Expert Witness
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy expert witness involving both adult and pediatric clients. Experience testifying at deposition.
September 2010 – January 2012
Hunter College/Graduate Center of CUNY Clinical Doctoral Program
New York
Adjunct Professor
Taught physical therapy handling techniques, functional training, upper and lower palpation skills, introductory vital assessment skills for students, clinical applications for posture and gait and goniometric assessment and manual muscle testing. Administered lab practical exams. Reformulated curriculum for Physical Therapy Prevention and Intervention course, presented weekly lectures and labs and administered practical and written examinations.
September 2008 - October 2010
Rebecca School
New York, NY
Physical Therapist
Senior Clinician working in a full-time school for children with neurological disorders treating approximately 11 patients per day. Diagnoses include autism spectrum disorders, Angelmans syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and many more. Conduct daily physical therapy treatment of sensory processing, motoric delays and motor planning issues within a sensory gym. Participate in weekly team, family meetings and depositions. Complete initial evaluations on all new students and biannual progress notes.
September 2008 –January 2011
Infinity Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
New York, NY
Physical Therapist
Senior Clinician working in a private practice with orthopedic and neurological patients treating approximately 13 patients per day. Diagnoses include carpal tunnel repair, Dequervains syndrome, lumbar and cervical spine injuries, neurological diagnoses, knee, hip, and ankle injuries. Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides. Conduct initial evaluations, progress notes and discharge planning.
July 2007 - June 2008
Advanced Rehabilitation
New York, NY
Physical Therapist
Clinician working in a private practice treating approximately 13 patients per day. Treated orthopedic and neurological patients. Diagnoses include CVA, anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal procedures, rotator cuff repairs, back pain, hand injuries/tendon repairs and ankle injuries/fractures, and foot conditions. Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides. Completed initial evaluations, plan of care/reevaluation notes, discharge planning and equipment ordering.
September 2004 -2007
Mary Manning Walsh Home
New York, NY
Occupational Therapist
Senior Clinician working in a short-term rehabilitation and nursing home. This inpatient facility has approximately 346 residents. Diagnoses of patients treated include cardiovascular issues and status postsurgery, orthopedic issues and status post orthopedic surgeries, oncology diagnoses, and neurological/balance and vestibular issues.
January 2005 - January 2007
Hospital for Joint Diseases
New York, NY
Occupational Therapist
Senior clinician in an adult orthopedic inpatient hospital setting with 190 beds. Diagnoses of patients treated includes acute orthopedic surgical patients.
January 2003 – August 2004
Mount Sinai Medical Center Rehab Center
New York
Senior Occupational Therapist & Clinical Instructor for level II students
Senior Clinician and Occupational Therapy Clinical Instructor. This facility has 1,139 inpatient beds. Treatment consisted of pre and post prosthetic training for amputees, brain injury rehab, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and spasticity management. As a clinical instructor for level II fieldwork students, I supervised OT students for an 8-week period, assessed their professional behavior, safety standards, ethical procedures and understanding of medical diagnoses and treatment techniques used within the rehabilitation facility.
July 2002 – December 2002
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Senior Occupational Therapist
Staff clinician in a 78-bed inpatient facility that provides inpatient services for both children and adults. Diagnoses of patients treated include brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurological impairments, and orthopedic injuries.
November 2000 - June 2002
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
New York, NY
Senior Occupational Therapist & Clinical Instructor for level II students
Senior Clinician in an inpatient multi-bed facility that provides services for both children and adults. Diagnoses of patients treated include brain injury, cancer, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, chronic neurological conditions, limb loss, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, pediatric conditions and injuries, spinal cord injury and stroke. As a clinical instructor for level II fieldwork students, I supervised OT students for an 8-week period, assessed their professional behavior, safety standards, ethical procedures and understanding of medical diagnoses and treatment techniques used within the rehabilitation facility.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Physical Therapist – New York State (#030241) & New Jersey (#40QA01515400)
Occupational Therapist – New York State (#010789)
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy May 2013
University of Scranton
Master of Physical Therapy (Honors) May 2007
Hunter College/Graduate Center
Bachelor of Science (OT) (Honors) June 2000
SUNY Buffalo