Download Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Cody Thompson
1279 Huie St
Prattville, AL 36066
Cell: 678-857-7738
[email protected]
Education
Doctor of Health Science – Education Track
completion – Aug 2018
Jefferson College – Roanoke, VA
Dissertation/Capstone topic: Prevalence of Adult Education Core Principles in Allied Health
Curricula
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Alabama State University
Jan 2012- May 2013
Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Doctoral Capstone: Nutritional disparities in the rural population: A PT education intervention
Master of Science, Physical Therapy
December 2004
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Master’s Thesis: Development and Implementation of BPPV Positional Treatment Maneuvers via
Educational Media
Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion/Exercise Science
August 2001
Auburn University
Participant, Evaluator and Student in TigerFit Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab
ABPTS Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
June 2016-June 2026
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
Nov 2015 – Nov 2025
Educational/Teaching Experience
University of St Augustine
2016-current
Remote (via San Marcos, CA)
Contributing Faculty – Department of Physical Therapy – Flex DPT
- Maintained compliance with CAPTE standards, rules, policies and procedures for quality PT
education, including implementing new sequencing of PT classes to allow for better scheduling and
progression through the program
- Marketed and disseminated information to the general public/future students
- Advised students within the program
- Maintained line of communication with CAPTE in preparation for accreditation
- Teach in online courses as part of the Flex DPT program, specifically Research II, Evidence
Informed Practice, Differential Diagnosis, Cardiopulmonary Rehab for PT
Alabama Community College System
2016-current
Montgomery, AL
Director of Health Related Programs
- Coordinate, review, and write curriculum updates; nursing and allied health updates.
- Handle student complaints within health program.
- Emergency management contact for two-year college system in conjunction with Alabama
Emergency Management Agency.
- Conduct on-site monitoring of Career and Technical Education health professions
instructional programs, as required to ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations,
and sound operating policies.
- Advise the Chief Workforce Officer concerning current trends in health professions
education.
- Provide assistance to degree and certificate level health professions programs.
- Facilitate and conduct professional development opportunities for Career and Technical
Education health professions, program directors, faculty and staff.
- Maintain a close working relationship with external agencies and organizations including
the Alabama Board of Nursing, Alabama Department of Public Health, other Allied Health
Boards, and accrediting agencies.
- Assist health professions program directors regarding accreditation matters.
- Assist in the maintenance of the academic inventory.
- Interpret and synthesize research data relating to postsecondary health professions
education, and writing summaries and reports from these data.
- Represent, as assigned, the System office at meetings of various groups and
organizations to ensure compliance.
Evidence in Motion
Schertz, TX/Louisville, KY
Program Director – Geriatric Residency in Physical Therapy
- Development and oversight of Geriatric Residency in Physical Therapy
- Management of applications and admissions to Residency
- Teaching, advising in Residency program
- Assessment of curriculum to meet clinical and accreditation standards
2016-current
Samford University
2015 - 2016
Birmingham, AL
Assistant Professor – Department of Physical Therapy
- Assisted in completion CAPTE PT program Self-Study, and Initial Accreditation with all necessary
and pertinent information in preparation for graduation of 1st PT cohort in the history of the college.
- Developed curriculum/syllabi according to CAPTE standards of classroom requirements
- Maintained compliance with CAPTE standards, rules, policies and procedures for quality PT
education, including implementing new sequencing of PT classes to allow for better scheduling and
progression through the program
- Marketed and disseminated information to the general public/future students
- Advised students on necessary pre-requisites for application to the program
- Maintained line of communication with CAPTE in preparation for accreditation
- Managed equipment and textbook purchases to fit PT needs, with continuous reassessment of
the literature to maintain evidence-based education
- Taught in courses PHTH 732 (PT Exam II), 733 (PT Interventions) and 741 (PCM Acute care
Patient) in various capacities, and 651 (Pharmacology, online)
Lanier Technical College
2014 - 2015
Cumming, GA
PTA Program Director
- Completed CAPTE PTA program Candidacy, Self-Study, and Initial Accreditation with all
necessary and pertinent information in preparation for graduation of 1st PTA cohort in the history of
the college.
- Developed curriculum/syllabi according to CAPTE standards of classroom requirements
- Maintained compliance with CAPTE standards, rules, policies and procedures for quality PTA
education, including implementing new sequencing of PTA classes to allow for better scheduling
and progression through the program
- Marketed and disseminated information to the general public/future students
- Advised students on necessary pre-requisites for application to the program
- Maintained line of communication with CAPTE in preparation for accreditation
- Managed equipment and textbook purchases to fit PTA needs, with continuous reassessment of
the literature to maintain evidence-based education
- Interview and manage staffing of current and potential adjunct instructors based on need
- Maintain proper faculty to student ratios based on accreditation standards for laboratory and
lecture activities
- Facilitate class field trips and learning experiences outside the class
- Assist in Student Government development and oversee class community service projects
- Taught various classes as noted, in various topics such as Kinesiology, Pathology, and courses
including Musculoskeletal mechanics and neurogenic pain (and accompanying neurological
pathways and processing centers)
- Teach concepts of injury prevention and compensatory measures for strengthening
Trenholm State Technical College
2011 - 2012
Montgomery, AL
PTA Program Director
- Completed CAPTE PTA program application with all necessary and pertinent information in
preparation for accreditation visit
- Developed curriculum/syllabi according to CAPTE standards of classroom requirements
- Marketed and disseminated information to the general public/future students
- Advised students on necessary pre-requisites for application to the program
- Maintained line of communication with CAPTE in preparation for accreditation
- Managed equipment and textbook purchases to fit PTA needs
Calhoun Community College
2011 –2014
Decatur, AL
Adjunct Instructor
- Annual Lecturer on Geriatrics, rehabilitative treatment of the geriatric population, and
medical/physiological/pharmacological changes across the lifespan
Jefferson State Community College
2010 - 2011
Birmingham, AL
Assistant Laboratory Instructor
- Assist with laboratory instruction with therapeutic procedures and techniques
- Involve students with critical thinking exercises and problem based learning
- Instruct students with neurological and musculoskeletal treatment techniques, positioning, and
patient education strategies
Teaching Responsibilities
Samford University
- PHTH 732 – Assistant Faculty with Basic PT Examination techniques
- PHTH 733 – PT Interventions – Modalities Faculty
- PHTH 741 – Lecturing and Lab assistant Faculty with Cardiopulmonary Lab experiences,
and community health and wellness programs
- PHTH 632 – Biomechanics – Faculty
- PHTH 651 – Pharmacology Course Coordinator – Faculty
- PHTH 731 – Assistant Faculty
- PHTH 763 – Patient Care Management of the Older Patient – Course Coordinator
Lanier Technical College
- PHTA 2130 – Physical Therapy Procedures II – Lead Instructor/Faculty
- PHTA 1130 - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology – Lab Assistant
- PHTA 1140 - Physical Therapy Procedures – Lab Assistant
- PHTA 2150 –Pathology II – Lead Instructor/Faculty
Calhoun Community College
- PTA 240 – Physical Disabilities I – Adjunct
Jefferson State Community College
- PTA 231 Rehabilitation Techniques – Lab Assistant
- PTA 250 Therapeutic Procedures I – Lab Assistant
Clinical Experience
LHC Group
2012 – 2015
Birmingham, AL/ Cullman, AL
Physical Therapist
-Evaluate and treat patients with multiple medical, neurological, cardiovascular and
musculoskeletal impairments and deficiencies to rehabilitate back to prior level of function
-Educate patients and caregivers on symptom maintenance and lifestyle changes to improve
quality of life
-Use of various therapeutic modalities for pain modulation
-Instructed patients on prosthetic gait, stump care, safety education/transfers with prosthetic lower
limbs
Gentiva Home Health Care
2011–2015
Alabama/Georgia
Physical Therapist
- Evaluate and treat patients with multiple medical, neurological, cardiovascular and
musculoskeletal impairments and deficiencies to rehabilitate back to prior level of function
- Educate patients and caregivers on symptom maintenance and lifestyle changes to improve
quality of life
- Use of various therapeutic modalities for pain modulation
- Instructed patients on prosthetic gait, stump care, safety education/transfers with prosthetic lower
limbs
West Georgia Home Care
2010–2012
LaGrange, GA (contract therapist)
Physical Therapist
- Evaluate and treat patients with multiple medical, neurological, cardiovascular and
musculoskeletal impairments and deficiencies to rehabilitate back to prior level of function
- Educate patients and caregivers on symptom maintenance and lifestyle changes to improve
quality of life
- Use of various therapeutic modalities for pain modulation
Suncrest Home Care
2009 - 2010
Newnan, GA
Regional Rehab Supervisor – Georgia
- Managed and monitored staffing needs for proper allocation of therapy staff
- Educated and implemented educational programs with therapy staff for improved patient care and
outcomes
- Marketed and performed inservices for local referral sources to educate on company services
- Insured compliance with documentation and practice standards according to CMS, JCAHO and
state guidelines
- Reviewed and audited charts/documentation to insure meeting of CMS/insurance quidelines and
appropriate standards of documentation
United Home Care
2008 - 2009
Newnan, GA
Physical Therapist/PT Case Manager
- Evaluation and treatment planning in coordination with patient, medical doctor, nursing, and other
therapy staff to achieve the highest functional outcomes possible for the patient.
- Management of PT caseload; visit management in relation to HHRG scores and making efficient
therapeutic home care visits; also involved in patient and caregiver education
- Worked with the adult/geriatric population with various orthopedic, neurological, and
cardiovascular diseases and disorders
- Performed seating evaluation for local Rehab DME company to acquire proper mobility devices,
meeting seating/pressure relief needs
Amedisys Home Health Care
2006-2008
Huntsville, AL/ Carrollton, GA
Physical Therapist
- Evaluation and treatment of adult/geriatric patients with various disabilities including
cardiovascular, orthopedic and neurological deficits, also post-operative orthopedic patients
- Coordinated with and supervised LPTA’s regarding treatment options and plans of care.
- Coordinated with speech/occupational therapies, physicians, and skilled nurses regarding
appropriate patient care measures
Restore Therapy
2005-2006
Birmingham, AL
Physical Therapist
- Treated various orthopedic dysfunction, also patients with strokes, and general debility in multiple
SNF settings under Medicare and MDS guidelines.
- Participated as PRN clinical instructor for PT students
- Worked as a home health Physical Therapist in the Birmingham area for geriatric patients with
various neurological and orthopedic diseases and dysfunctions
- Instructed patients on prosthetic gait, stump care, safety education/transfers with prosthetic lower
Limbs
- Evaluated and treated patients with various post-surgical and orthopedic deficits, within a
Physician owned and operated PT clinic, to return to prior level of function
PhysioTherapy Associates
January 2005- April 2005
Pell City, AL
Physical Therapist
- Treat various orthopedic/neurological disabilities and post-operative conditions with increased
experience with shoulder and knee dysfunction
- Treat joint dysfunction with manual techniques for proper posture and joint function
- Sports related rehabilitation and worker's compensation case management
- Trained high school athletes in sport specific training methods for return to athletic participation
Professional Involvement/Service
- President of Student Physical Therapy Organization, University of Alabama-Birmingham
- Head of Lanier Technical College Physical Therapist Assistant Advisory Committee
- Member – Strategic Planning Committee – Lanier Technical College
- Member – American Physical Therapy Association
- Member of APTA Education Section
- Member – Georgia Physical Therapy Association
- Member – National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Member – Alabama Obesity Task Force
- Member – Alabama Health Improvement Task Force – Health Literacy
- Member – Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education Cadre of On-site
Reviewers (COR, pending)
- Guest Lecturer – Department of Physical Therapy at Samford University
Licensure/Certifications
- Alabama Licensed Physical Therapist – #PTH4481 (2005 to present)
- Georgia Licensed Physical Therapist - #PT009299 (2008 to present)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA, 2015)
- ABPTS Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (2016)
Continuing Education (current)
- The Aging Process (2014)
- Safe Strides: A Comprehensive Balance and Vestibular Program (2013)
- Cardiopulmonary Assessment (2014)
- Conducting a Geriatric Assessment (2013)
- Home Health Memory Care: Clinical Interventions (2014)
- Home Health Memory Care: Dementia Defined (2014)
- Home Health Memory Care: Patient Evaluation (2013)
- Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapist: Alabama (2013)
- Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapist: Georgia (2014)
- Demystifying High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Spinal Techniques (2015)
- Technical College System of Georgia: Faculty Development Phase I (2015)
- Technical College System of Georgia: Faculty Development Phase II (2015)
Competencies/Interests
Professional
- Strong knowledge of orthopedics, biomechanics/kinesiology and related injuries and
disorders, also Geriatrics and Lifespan Development
- Working knowledge of spirometry, Stress testing with Bruce/Balke protocols, EKG
interpretation and evaluation
- Currently developing an educational text directed specifically at the growing elderly
population (and also at people of all ages), addressing the promotion of health and wellness
in today’s healthcare system, and also how to prevent common health changes with aging
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Nutrition and biochemical influences of daily dietary intake, specifically with aging and
rehabilitation
Manuscripts (in progress)
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“PHYSICAL THERAPISTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS
ROLES AND QUALITY OF CARE PROVIDED”
“THE IMPORTANCE OF CLINICAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN AN EDUCATIONAL MODEL”
“ THE CORRELATION BETWEEN UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR AND ADMISSION RATES
AND BOARD EXAM PASSAGE RATES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY GRADUATE PROGRAMS”
“A CALL TO TEACH; A TIME TO TEACH” (submitted to JOPTE and ISPH, 2016 and 2017)