Editorial
Board
Sandra Lerner is founder and president of Comprehensive Therapeutics,
Ltd (CTL)a Rehabilitation Management and Staffing Company and
Comprehensive Rehabilitation, Ltd, a Medicare Rehabilitation
Agency, serving Illinois with more than 300 employees. Before
starting CTL in 1975, Sandra worked for eight years in hospitals
as an Occupational Therapist with five of those years as Director
of Occupational Therapy at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
in Chicago.
Ms. Lerner has long been a supporter for rehabilitation
and has served on boards and committees to advance the field
of occupational therapy and the rehabilitation industry.
Sandra has served as Regional Coordinator to the National
Association of Rehabilitation Agencies and currently serves
as the Membership Chairperson supporting the expansion and
advancement of therapists and other professionals who have
rehabilitation businesses.
Throughout her career, Sandra Lerner has been a dedicated
professional holding a variety of positions in the American
Occupational Therapy Association, as well as the Illinois
Occupational Therapy Association. She is an adjunct faculty
for Chicago State University and the University of Illinois
and was President of the Alumni Board of the School of Allied
Health at the University of Illinois. Sandra served six years
on the Joint Commission’s, Long Term Care Professional
Technical Advisory Committee representing the Coalition of
Rehabilitation Therapy Organizations.
Ms. Lerner has presented lectures and seminars in her own
business and to a variety of professional and community audiences
addressing many topics of interest related to business, Medicare
regulations and reimbursement. She also serves on the Board
of Directors for Special Gifts Theatre, a not for profit
organization, to advance opportunities and skills for the
disabled in theatre arts.
Her passions and advocacy for the fields of occupational
therapy and rehabilitation are demonstrated through mentoring
and supporting legislative efforts, community service and
financial support to a number of causes surrounding these
topics. Ms. Lerner actively participates with the American
Cancer Society, as well as other groups related to health
care and advancement of those who are doing research and
serving people in need.
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