Professional of the Year - Healthcare/Physical Therapy and Special Education
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Kathy Stegle |
Title: | Physical Therapist |
Industry: | Healthcare |
Type of Organization: | Healthcare System/School District |
Major Product/Service: | Patient care; Adaptive equipment |
Expertise: | Ms. Stegle has over 35 years experience providing both healthcare and ancillary services to persons with disabilities in the fields of special education, vocational rehabilitation, and physical therapy. She has delivered services in acute care/intensive care units in various hospitals as well as within a school setting. She specializes in pediatrics, acute/intensive care, and fitting/provision of adaptive equipment. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | Missouri, Illinois |
Affiliations: | March of Dimes; American Heart Association; Elks Club |
University/Degree: | B.S., Special Education (Physically Handicapped), Illinois State University, 1983; M.S., Vocational Rehabilitation, Administration & Services, Southern Illinois University, 1985; M.P.T., St. Ambrose University, 1998; N.D.T. Certification, Pediatrics |
Hobbies/Sports: | Volunteering, travel |
Children: | Katie |
Work History: | Previously, Ms. Stegle worked at acute care hospitals and in a school system. |
Career Accomplishments: | Ms. Stegle has established wheelchair clinics, and obtained numerous pieces of adaptive equipment for persons with disabilities in Illinois and Missouri. She has served as a board member on several state councils. |