Montero Therapy Services has an exceptional team of professionals who are active in the field and able to provide valuable support to our members. The key members of our Senior Management Team below direct staff and lead our operational activities…Here’s a little bit about each of them…
Dr. Montero is President and Founder of Montero Therapy Services. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 29 years in the field of geriatrics, Dolores’ experience includes rehabilitation management, program development, education and consultation in the public, governmental and private sector throughout the country. Dr. Montero was recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist from 1999 through 2019, a designation that less than 2,700 physical therapists hold nationally. Dr. Montero achieved Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT) status in 2012 and continues to be recognized by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC). In May 2019, Dr. Montero achieved the level of Certified-Advanced RAC-CTA, designating exceptional knowledge in the SNF RAI /MDS process and clinical reimbursement.
Dr. Montero established www.MonteroTherapyServices.com, an online Membership Website to provide training, education and support to those working in the long term care setting, including Rehab Managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, PT/OT assistants, MDS Nurses and administration. Montero Therapy currently supports members in all 50 states and provides education to therapy professionals with a focus on Rehab Manager Training, MDS Training and compliance.
Dr. Montero is a long-standing member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and New York State Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) and has served in various capacities on the Board of Directors at the District and State levels. In addition to consulting, Dr. Montero presents nationally on topics including rehabilitation management, ethics and reimbursement in the skilled nursing facility setting. Dr. Montero has been featured in recent articles from GoDaddy and the New York Physical Therapy Association Member Spotlight.
Sharon, a physical therapist and Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CT), is a Managing Partner of Montero Therapy Services. Sharon utilizes her extensive experience in physical therapy and knowledge of the intricacies of long term care regulations to work with therapy and nursing staff on program development and problem solving to improve outcomes. Sharon provides valuable support, training and education to long term care facilities with a specialization in the MDS 3.0, PDPM, Medicaid Case Mix RUGS III and RUGS IV reimbursement. Sharon has over 28 years of experience as a clinician, manager, educator and trainer in the field of geriatrics in the public, governmental and private sector, and is actively working in private practice.