Type Of Business:
Health care and wellness center
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Treatment of children with congenital and acquired disabilities
Major Product/SVS:
Educational, residential, therapeutic and community-based services
Hobbies/Sports:
Knitting; Spending time with her children and grandchildren; Directing a women's choir in her community
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Physical Therapy, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Affiliations Awards:
Former Member, North Dakota Physical Therapy Association; Former Member, American Physical Therapy Association; AAUW
Industry:
Physical Therapy
State/Country of Origin:
CO/USA
Date of Distinction:
3/22/2010
Work History:
Educator, Anne Carlsen Center (1959-1999)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Wedman's experiences with clients of varied ages and disabilities in a residential education facility setting, along with her hands-on experience coordinating programs with occupational therapy and speech, allowing her to reinforce skills in all areas, separate her from her peers.
Spouse's Name:
Julius (Deceased)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career was helping to find the right treatment protocols for children with physical or cognitive disabilities so that they could become as independent as possible.
Charity:
Local Hospice; Home Health Care Facility
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her knowledge, training and passion for working with children.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after seeing her sister recover through extensive therapy.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Wedman was a dedicated physical therapist for 40 years at a school for children with disabilities. She consulted for two different nursing homes during summer breaks. Her duties included performing evaluations and consultations, writing programs, and teaching aides how to fulfill those programs at the state hospital. She also worked with outpatient toddlers who were too young to attend the school. Ms. Wedman learned to monitor and make adjustments on industry-specific equipment, and to train in power mobility. She has many stories and memories from her years at the school, and feels fortunate to have ongoing contact with a number of the clients she worked with. Ms. Wedman has seen many go on to have happy lives. In addition, she raised four children, all of whom graduated from college, and has 12 grandchildren ranging in age from 4 to 22.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing evaluations; Treating children with congenital problems; Setting up programs
Education Certifications:
Certified Physical Therapist, Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy, Rochester, MN (1959); Licensed Physical Therapist
Awards/Honors:
Service Awards; Award of Appreciation
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Wedman hopes to continue volunteering.