Diane Bossung, PT, LCSW-R

Diane received her bachelors degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College. While providing physical therapy to people with life changing diagnoses in acute care and rehab, she realized a need for a stronger foundation in the psycho-social aspects of care. She completed her Masters in Social Work at the State University of New York in Albany while continuing to provide physical therapy in a psychiatric hospital and home care. Diane initially used her combined degrees to provide physical therapy to people with cancer, chronic pain and stress related illnesses. Later, she shifted her focus to social work and provided case coordination, individual, family and group therapy to children with a variety of serious mental health issues in a day treatment education program. Her primary teaching responsibilities are in the area of human interaction and clinical education.

Teaching Responsibilities

• HSC 206: Perspectives on Health and Culture
• HSC 405: Community Health Education
• PTY 614: Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy
• PTY 722: Educational Strategies for Clinical Practice

Graduate Seminars

• Biases, Beliefs and Behavior: Classroom, Clinic and Beyond
• Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse
• Tools for Clinical Success

Assistant Professor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
bossud@sage.edu
(518) 244-4550