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CYNTHIA STRONG
317 Eagle Way Stockbridge, GA 30281 | cstrongcloses@yahoo.com | 678 591-0380
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as a Health Communication Specialist via combining 25 years of clinical and
business expertise to influence positivehealth change with thepublic nationally and internationally.
KEY
QUALIFICATIONS
HEALTHCARE
RELATED
EXPERTISES
 Master’s in Healthcare Administration
 Highly competent, accomplished, and experienced PhysicalTherapist Assistant (PTA) with
expertise in treating various medical disease and pathologies
 Exceptional ability and experience with conducting in-services and classes for various
healthcare and Public Health issues at Clayton State University (lectured 20 to 90 students)
 Exceptional knowledge of Marketing to a target audience and
 Intermediate experience with Social Media Tools and Technique via written, audiovisual,
D2L, Tech Smith Relay, screen capture and power point presentations
 Extensive knowledge of health communication principles, methods, theories, techniques,
and science literacy
 Excellent ability to engage, persuade, and influence individuals, target groups, and audience
 Excellent communicator with strong speaking, writing, research and analytical skills
 Proficient in multi-tasking, learning new skills and organizing tasks in a timely manner
 Excellent Ability to collaborate and coordinate projects/studies as well as
disseminate scientific information and messages from technical knowledge into non –
scientific information in various formats for the public to comprehend
 Excellent listener, strategic thinker that possess a T-shaped personality with theability to
lead, develop, and create innovative ideals for positivebehavior change within various age
groups, diverse cultures, gender, and economic backgrounds
 Provide technical advice, assistance, and leadership in planning and developing programs
for improving civilian and VA patients’ outcomes via collaborations with Physical
Therapist, Physician, and Administration
 Develop and create materials for patient and family on therapeutic exercises, safety
awareness, injury prevention, and equipment training via handouts and direct demonstrations
 Coordinate and conduct in-services via direct hands on training, visual aids, and power point
presentation on biohazard materials, postural/gait training, proper lifting techniques,
medication usage, pain management, and proper diet including underserved populations and
populations at risk
 Investigate and identify numbers and causes of accidents, incidents and providetechnical
assistance to abate hazards in thehome and workplace Assist PT to identify and analyze
diagnosis and environmental issues that impedes operating at maximum mobility to be
active in the community
 Assist PT to identify and analyze diagnosis and environmental issues that impedes
operating at maximum mobility to be active in the community
 Analyze and implement appropriatephysicaltherapy treatment for various major diagnosis
such as HIV-Aids, strokes, TB, and fall preventions
 Assist with developing market strategies to execute for short and long range planning for
company to obtain new contracts with governmental and non-governmental agencies to
advance Georgia Home Health’s presence within thecommunity, increase census, and
improve profits
 Communicate consistently on patients’ progress, goals, and continuum care to PT, MD, and
treating clinicians via computer documentation and verbal communication to project
discharge date

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 Taught and Trained new Physical Therapist graduates on completing patients’ evaluations,
document data, performand adjust appropriatetreatment for various stages of a diagnosis for
100% reimbursement via Medicare, Medicaid, and private payor source
 Acted as Liaison for Administrator, clinical director, and rehab staff/team to maintain
communication, patient census, and monitor day to day business operation for insurance
reports and theend of themonth billing
 Assisted PhysicalTherapy (PT) to implement, design, and oversee project to identify
balance deficits and solve peripheralsensory neuropathy for Medicare patients
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Lead Physical Therapist Assistant
LHC Group - Georgia Home Healthcare (PRN) 06/14 to Present
SunCrestHome Health (PRN) 08/08 to 05/15
Metro Therapy Providers 09/12 to 12/12
Laurel Park @ PiedmontMedical (PRN) 09/10 to 07/12
United Home Care 02/09 to 12/12
Healthfield-Gentiva 02/07 to 09/08
Traveling PTA (contract) 06/07 to 10/07
Guardian Home Health 01/06 to 03/07
TLC Staff Builders 06/05 to 09/06
United Home Health 07/02 to 04/03
Amedysis Home Health Agency 04/02 to 12/05
Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care 09/93 to 04/02

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EDUCATION Clayton State University Morrow, GA
(Volunteer/Internship Center for Instructional Development) Mar 2016 ongoing
Clayton State University (School of Graduate Studies) Morrow, GA
Masters Healthcare Administration (MHA) July 2015
Clayton State University Morrow, GA
Bachelors Applied Science in Healthcare (BAS) Dec 2000
Gwinnett Technical Institute Lawrenceville, GA
Associates Applied Science Physical TherapyAssistant(AAS) May 1993
DeKalb College Decatur, GA
Associated Science in General Studies (AS) May 1988
RELEVANT
COURSES
Independent Research (HCMG 6950)
Strategic Management of Healthcare (HCMB 6990 capstone)
Healthcare Policy (HCMG 6700)
Information Management in Healthcare (HCMG 6100)
Healthcare Marketing (HCMG 6301)
Healthcare Law and Ethics (HCMG 5200)
Managerial Epidemiology (HCMG 6500)
Long Term Care Administration (HCMG 6301)
Advance Quality Systems for Health Leaders (HCMG 6850)
HONORS AND
ACTIVITIES
GPA 3.53 Clayton State University School of Graduate Studies
Certificate of Training Completion:RTK Global Harmonized System Training
Alzheimer’s Association Fall 2014
IRB Certified

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References
Dr. Thomas Mcllwain
Professor and Director, MHA Program
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
(678) 466-4500
thomasmcllwain@clayton.edu
Dr. Peter Fitzpatrick
Professor and Department Head of Healthcare Management
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Office T-275
Morrow, GA 30260
(678) 466-4933
peterfitzpatrick@clayton.edu
Dr. Sonia Sconiers, O.T. and P.T., Public Health Administration
Veterans Administration
Program Analyst
240 M. Street S.W. Apt E
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 841-8525