Joseph Graziani is a physical therapist with over 40 years of experience working in geriatric rehabilitation, acute care, and home care settings. He received his associates degree in mathematics and science and bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Currently, he works as the rehabilitation manager at Dominican Family Health Service, where he supervises physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff. Previously he held several director of rehabilitation positions, where he managed physical and occupational therapy departments and developed treatment strategies. He maintains his physical therapy license and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
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Joseph Graziani, P.T
2607 Broadview Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Home: 914-962-6477
Cell: 914-400-5972
Education:
S.U.N.Y. – Westchester Community College 1976-1978
1978 – Associates Degree – Mathematics & Science
C.U.N.Y. - Hunter College School of Health Sciences 1978-1980
1980 – B.S. – Physical Therapy
Professional Work History
2013 to Present – Dominican Family Health Service, Home Care
Rehabilitation Manager – Mariandale Campus, Ossining, NY
Responsibilities – Supervision of the Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy Staff. Monitoring of
Patient’s treatment programs to maximize reimbursement, and length of stay. Quality Assurance review of
Therapy documentation as it pertains to NYS DOH, and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
Development of treatment strategies.
2011 to Sept 2013 - Jewish Home Lifecare, Bronx Division. Geriatric Rehabilitation
Director of Rehabilitation at JHL Bronx Division
Responsibilities - Supervision and Program Development, Coordination of Physical & Occupational
Therapy treatment programs. Fiscal Management of the Physical & Occupational Department’s
The monitoring of Patient’s treatment programs to maximize reimbursement. Quality Assurance review of
Therapy documentation as it pertains to NYS DOH, and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
Development of treatment strategies
1994 to 2011 – The Jewish Home Lifecare. Geriatric Rehabilitation
Director of Physical Therapy at JHL Bronx Division
Responsibilities - Supervision and Program Development, Coordination of Rehab Services with OT &
Speech treatment programs. Fiscal Management of the Physical Therapy Department
The monitoring of Patient’s treatment programs to maximize reimbursement. Quality Assurance review of
Therapy documentation as it pertains to NYS DOH, and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
Development of treatment strategies. 1996 Assisted in the development of the Short Term Rehabilitation
Unit
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2607 Broadview Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Home: 914-962-6477
Cell: 914-400-5972
Professional Work History (cont.)
1989 to 1994 - The Jewish Home & Hospital Bronx Division. Geriatric Rehabilitation
Associate Director of Physical Therapy at the JHHA Bronx Division
Responsibilities – Evaluation & treatment of Residents, Staff Supervision and Program Development
November 1986 – December 1988
The Jewish Home & Hospital Bronx Division. Geriatric Rehabilitation
Responsibilities – Per-diem Physical Therapist
Evaluation & Treatment of Residents.
November 1985 through December 1988.
Visiting Therapy Associates, Brooklyn, NY
Consultant Physical Therapist
Provided treatment to children with developmental disabilities in the NYC School system that required
Physical Therapy intervention.
September 1982 through October 1985
United Hospital Medical Center, Port Chester NY (Acute Care)
Staff Physical Therapist – Acute Care
Treated Patient’s largely in the area of Orthopedics and Neurology. In-patient and out-patient care
September 1980 through September 1982
Harlem Hospital – Columbia University, NYC
Position – Staff Physical Therapist – Acute Care & Rehab
Treated Patient’s in area of Burns, Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputations, & Neurological Disabilities.
Most Recent Continuing Education:
Current Issues & Trends in Long Term Care: A Seminar for Healthcare Professionals
2004
Clinical Assessment & Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
2004 New York, NY
“The Reimbursement Circus” – Regulatory Update
Zimmet Health Care Services LLC - March 2005
Neurological Emergencies
PESI LLC October 2007, New York, NY -
Neurological Emergencies
10/2007, New York, NY
Relearning Kinesia Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease & related Movement Disorders
Cross Country Education - January 2008, White Plains NY
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2607 Broadview Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Home: 914-962-6477
Cell: 914-400-5972
Most Recent Continuing Education (continued):
Seminar on Transition from a PRI to an MDS Case Mix
CCLC, 11/2008, New York N.Y.
Seminar on Transitioning from a PRI to an MDS based Case Mix
Continuing Care Coalition CCLC - November, 2008
Treatment strategies for Treating the Visually Impaired Patent
The Guild for the Blind - May 2008 NY
Treating falls & Balance Problems in the Elderly – Screening & Evaluating Dynamic Balance
&Vestibular Strategies, Burke Rehab, White Plains, N.Y. 10/2009
Treating Falls & Balance Problems
Burke Rehabilitation Center, White Plains, NY October 2009
Wound Care Challenges – sponsored by: Pesi Health Care
White Plains, NY April 2010.
Treatment of Low Back Pain – Current Updates
Bayside, NY 2013
Managing Co-Morbidities in the Rehab Setting
White Plains, NY 2012
Hands On – Wheelchair Seating & Positioning
Flushing, NY 2012
Rotator Cuff Syndrome: From Impingement to Post Operative Rehab
Tarrytown, NY 2012
Challenging Geriatric Behaviors
White Plains, NY 2013
Developing & Implementing Restorative Programs
Tarrytown, NY 2013
Spanish for Health Professionals
White Plains, NY 2013
Functional Geriatrics
New York, NY, 2013
Get back in the Game – Sports Injury Rehab
White Plains, NY 2013
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2607 Broadview Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Home: 914-962-6477
Cell: 914-400-5972
Professional Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association
Member I.D. - 6239
Member Since - 1978
New York State License
Physical Therapy – License # 006824-1
Military experience:
United States Army 1970 through 1973
Overseas Duty – Republic of South Vietnam 1971
Awards:
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal 1st
Oak Leak Cluster
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal
National Defense Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal.
References upon request