Type Of Business:
Consulting Firm
Major Product/SVS:
Service Coordination, Clinic Management, Customer Care and Financial Management
Favorite Business Publication:
Advance for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants; Money; Smithsonian Associates
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing, Ballroom and Modern Dancing, Practicing Ballet, Attending the Theater
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Health Administration, University of Phoenix; Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University; Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, SUNY Buffalo
Affiliations Awards:
Washington Performing Arts Society; Alumni Association Network; American Board of Disability Analysts; American College of Healthcare Executives; National Association for Female Executives; Board of Advisers, American Biographical Institute; Who's Who of Women Worldwide; Who’s Who Among American High School Students; Alpha Kappa Alpha; Buffalo Chapter, The Alpha Eta
Industry:
Rehabilitation Clinic Management
Date of Distinction:
11/9/2007
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Sconiers' self-confidence and not allowing others perceptions of her to hinder her in any way separate her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dr. Sconiers' would like to be remembered by her peers as a fair and objective person, a great leader and mentor and as a person deeply dedicated to healthcare.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Dr. Sconiers' would provide effective, efficient and equitable healthcare particularly in United States as well as improved healthcare globally.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Dr. Sconiers' would like to have lunch with Benjamin Franklin because he was a forward-thinking person who thrived on and who supported innovation, but one who could also work well on a team.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were receiving the dean's award from the school of occupational therapy and completing her doctorate degree.
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication, positive attitude, passion for her profession and to the support she receives from her family and mentors.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her passion for helping ill or injured people live a better quality of life.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Sconiers has received a scholarship for academic excellence and professional potential from American Physical Therapy Association.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Facilitating Cultural Competence, Assisting Injured Workers, Managing Long-Term Care for Patients, Consulting on Healthcare, Practicing Clinical Management and Program Development
Education Certifications:
Certified Disability Analyst
Awards/Honors:
Two Thousand Notable American Women; Silver's Who's Who (1977-1990): Dean's Award, School of Occupational Therapy; Travel Grant to Guatemala for Academic Achievement; Recognition by State Assemblyman for Academic Achievement; American Cyanamid Fellowship; Recognition for Contribution to the Student Occupational Therapy Association, SUNY Buffalo