1. DIANE DIEMER, O.T.R., MBA
Vacaville, California ●(408) 832-4364
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CAREER PROFILE
Exceptional professional Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in a variety of disorders in-
cluding developmental and adult onset neuromuscular disorders. An independent contractor in occupa-
tional therapy, responsibilities include case management, communicating with outside agencies and co-
ordinating care, as well as submitting detailed reports of the clients functional status and educating care-
givers, families and professionals on strategies to remediate difficulties.
MBA skilled in customer relations, team integration, business development, strategic marketing and
branding, financial analysis, statistical analysis, organizational development. Seeking an opportunity to
integrate business knowledge with solid clinical experience into a Clinical Specialist position within the
Medical Device industry.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Extensive Clinical Experience in a variety of disorders, developmental and adult onset neu-
rological disorders, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy. Assessed and
developed care plans for functional goals, as well as educated care providers and associ-
ated staff in methods to reach clinical goals. These methods include functional activities,
therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular treatment, equipment needs, splinting, visual motor
activities, pain control and fine motor coordination.
• Improved customer service by integrating information from various professionals involved
in clients care, consistently producing professional reports documenting a clients strengths
and needs as well as involving family members in coordinated care.
• Constructed a proposal for San Andreas Regional Center for a Center and Home Based
Early Intervention Program with a trans-disciplinary team (evaluated as the most compre-
hensive program submitted)
• Presented comprehensive business analysis integrating relevant information from account-
ing, finance, marketing, human resources, production, management science, and informa-
tion technology.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2016 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Blossom-Ridge Home Health, Sacramento, CA
2013-2015 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST North American Healthcare, Sacramento, CA
2012-2013 TRAVEL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Timberhorn Healthcare - SNF facilities/Various
2006-2012 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Woodland Memorial Home Health/RxStaffing
1986-2006 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Independent Contractor, San Jose, CA
Pediatric Occupational Therapist contracted with various school districts (Franklin-Mckin-
ley, Orchard, San Mateo, Menlo-Park, Atherton), San Andreas Regional Center, Santa
Clara County Office of Education, and Children's Health Council.

2. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Extensive coursework on all aspects of business development and management. Integrated concepts
from various aspects of business development into a qualitative and quantitative analysis for business
optimization.
Presented integrated business plan and analysis to instructors and students. Extensive coursework in
various aspect of computer graphics used for various business presentations.
Self Employed for several years providing occupational therapy services to various contracts. Handled all
aspects of business development and management.
INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION
Presented guest lectures to graduate students in the Early Childhood Special Education program on ba-
sic concepts in motor function (i.e. assessment, treatment, positioning and handling). Also have instruct-
ed students in the special education program at San Jose State.
Inserviced professional staff members on identification and management of motor needs of children with
various disabilities. Staff members able to utilize information for integrated care.
Directed paraprofessional (COTAs, therapy technicians, and teacher's assistants) and student interns in
therapeutic activities to meet the needs of various clients.
Trained interns from various disciplines (education, OT, PT) on characteristics of various diagnosis, as-
sessment and treatment of developmental and functional motor impairments
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy – USC, 1986
Masters in Business Administration - Sacramento State, 2012
Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment in Pediatrics
Extensive continuing education regarding developmental practices for visual motor difficulties,
fine motor control, sensory processing, neuromuscular control and team integration for a multi-
disciplinary team
Extensive coursework on various computer applications used for dynamic web-sites and comput-
er animations
Additional coursework on advertising, marketing, accounting and small business management