PABI Plan - The Sarah Jane Brain Project

Holly M. Schifsky
3640 San Mateo Lane
Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: (402) 483-9697
e-mail: hschifsky@madonna.org
An experienced occupational therapist, now specializing in pediatric rehabilitation and
program management for a large free-standing rehabilitation hospital. I have extensive
knowledge and training in pediatric recovery from brain injury, spinal cord injury, burn
injuries, major multiple trauma, orthopedics, and pulmonary insufficiency. I provide
clinical education on all areas of pediatrics and am responsible for the overall quality of
the pediatric program at my facility. In addition to staff training; I ensure program
compliance with regulatory agencies, lead quality improvement initiatives, implement
marketing plans, and complete data analysis for future growth.
Professional and Teaching Opportunities
March 2009: In-house Education “Tone Management Techniques to Maximize Upper
Extremity Function”
Feb 2009: In-house Education “Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Pediatric Pulmonary
Care”
Oct. 2008: Midwest Burn Conference presenter on “Maximizing Upper Extremity
Outcomes Post Burn Injury”
Yearly CEU presentations to case managers “Best Practices in Pediatric Rehabilitation”
Yearly Guest Lecturer at University of Nebraska Medical Center Physical Therapy
program; Topic “Vision and Vestibular Deficits” and “Behavior Management post Brain
Injury”
Yearly Guest Lecturer at College of St. Mary’s Occupational Therapy program: Topic
“Upper Extremity Tone Management”
Yearly Grand Rounds presentation at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital: “Innovations in
Pediatric Rehabilitation”
Jan. 2008: In-house education “Burn Rehabilitation for the Adult and Pediatric Patient”
March 2008: In-house education “Rehabilitation of the Burned Hand”
Pediatric Program Manager: 2006-present: Job responsibilities include: ensuring
program compliance with regulatory agencies, leading quality improvement initiatives,
implementing marketing plans, physician meetings, and completing data analysis for
future growth