Background
Vallarta-Shorter, Kathleen Mae was born on November 7, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Roy Rudolph and Lois Marie (Pfile) Vallarta.
Vallarta-Shorter, Kathleen Mae was born on November 7, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Roy Rudolph and Lois Marie (Pfile) Vallarta.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Medicine, University of Wisconsin, 1973; postgraduate certified in physical therapy, University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Health Administration, U. Scranton, 1989.
Physical therapist, City View Nursing Home, Madison, Wisconsin, 1973-1975;
staff physical therapist, Muhlenberg Medical Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1975-1977;
physical therapist, Valley Group Physical Therapy Associations, Bethlehem, 1978-1980;
physical therapist, Bethlehem Area School District, 1980;
physical therapist, Visiting Nurse Association of Bethlehem, 1980;
staff physical therapist, Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, 1980-1985;
coordinator of clinical education, senior staff physical therapist, Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, 1985-1987;
acting chief physical therapist, Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, 1987;
chief physical therapist, Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, since 1987;
marketing coordinator industrial rehabilitation center, Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, 1989-1990;
manager rehabilitation services, Easton (Pennsylvania) Hospital, since 1990. Clinical faculty supervisor Temple University, Philadelphia, since 1985. Clinical field instructor U. Pittsburgh, since 1986, various other colleges.
Member Lehigh Valley Business-Education Partnership, 1990.
Member American Physical Therapy Association (orthopedic, neurology, geriatric, and administration ob/gynecology sections), Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, Tri-State Allied Health Manpower Shortage Task Force (subcommittee for recruitment and retention of allied health professionals since 1988).
Married Douglas Roy Stone, June 3, 1972 (divorced July 1980). 1 child, Ryan Douglas. Married John William Shorter, October 19, 1986.