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Blairsville
Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Aquatic Therapy •
Functional Capacity
Evaluation •
Vestibular
Rehabilitation • Occupational Therapy |
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8 Old William Penn Hwy
Blairsville, PA 15717
724-459-6111
Fax: 724-459-0355
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STAFF:
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Patricia Persin, PT, MS
Gwenn Cable
Michelle L. Androstic, OTR/L
Kristen Blazavich
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Facility
Director/Physical Therapist
PT Aide
Occupational Therapist
Facility Secretary
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Patricia Persin, PT, MS
Facility Director/
Physical Therapist
In December
2008, Patti officially joined the PHOENIX Rehabilitation and
Health Services therapy team in Blairsville. Bringing with
her over 17 years of clinical experience (both as a Physical
Therapist and a Physical Therapy Assistant), Patti
specializes in injuries and conditions that are orthopedic
in nature but has successfully treated a variety if
diagnoses throughout her career. Outside of the office,
Patti enjoys camping, biking and hiking. She currently
resides in the New Alexandria area with her husband and two
chocolate Labrador retrievers.
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EDUCATION
Neumann College
Masters of Science in Biology and Physical Therapy, 1999
Neumann College
Bachelor of Science, 1998
Community College of Allegheny County
Associates Degree in Science and Physical Therapy, 1991
CERTIFICATIONS
Direct Access
CPR
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Physical
Therapy Association
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
Continuing education
Muscle Energy
Chain Reaction
Vestibular Rehabilitation
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PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY...
“I am
absolutely committed to clinical excellence by providing the
highest quality care in the most efficient manner possible.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including
outpatient facilities, skilled nursing facilities and home
health agencies. In addition to academic studies, I
regularly attend continuing education courses and I possess
clinical experience in aquatic therapy and
vestibular/balance rehabilitation.”
DEDICATION
TO MY PATIENTS...
“My
philosophy is simply getting the patient better in the
shortest amount of time through the most effective means
possible. I put a tremendous amount of effort into educating
the patient about his or her existing medical condition.
Education, along with appropriate treatment, serves to
inform the patient about the significance of his or her
condition and in turn, what s/he can do to best help in the
recovery process. Most importantly, once the patient is
better, education serves to maintain gains made during
treatment and prevent recurrence.”
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Michelle L. Androstic, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
In October 2007, Michelle joined the PHOENIX Rehabilitation
and Health Services team in Blairsville, lending her skills
and expertise to area patients. Michelle’s specialties
include: general rehabilitation, neurological impairments
including head injuries and strokes, hand therapy and
ergonomic evaluations. A resident of the Greensburg area,
she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
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EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science in
Occupational Therapy, 1996
CERTIFICATIONS
Occupational Therapy Certification
Academic Experience
Westmoreland Community College, 1992-1994
University Pittsburgh, 1994-1996
Clinical
experience
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice, 2006-2007,
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Excela Health/Latrobe Area Hospital, 2006-2007,
Outpatient Occupational Therapy at HealthSouth
Latrobe Area Hospital (Mt. View & Blairsville)
Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, 1996,
Occupational Therapist
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PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY...
“My goal as an
occupational therapist is to empower my patients by teaching
them about their condition, how to care for and live with
their condition and to serve as their guide in reaching
their goals and achieving independence. I think it is
important to treat each person as a unique individual and
listen to their needs, prioritize their goals and do all in
my ability to help them attain those goals knowing each
person reacts differently to a disease or injury.”
DEDICATION
TO MY PATIENTS...
“I will
strive to maximize my patients performance by creating and
administering effective treatment plans. Moreover, the
rehabilitation process is a team effort— an open line of
communication between the patient, their doctor and other
rehabilitation staff to help obtain mutually established
goals is key.”
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"The staff at PHOENIX Rehabilitation &
Health Services, Inc. are friendly, kind, good at their
jobs and have a good individualized program."
~ Satisfied Patient,
Blairsville, PA
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