KATHLEEN B. SALAMON, PT
Chico, California 95204
Education
Clarke University, Dubuque, lowa - August, 2005 - August, 2006
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, August, 2006
California State University, Chico, California
September, 1996 – June, 1999
Health Administration
Master in Public Administration, June, 1999
Childrens Hospital School of Physical Therapy, Los Angeles, California
September, 1969 - November, 1970
Physical Therapy
Certificate in Physical Therapy
(records housed at Chapman University, Orange, CA)
University of California, Berkeley, California
September, 1960 – June, 1965
History
Bachelor of Arts, June, 1965
Licensure
California, PT 5706, active
Certification lnformation
APTA Advanced Clinical lnstructor Credentialing Program, Academic Special lnterest
Group, Phoenix, AZ, October, 2008.
Trainer, APTA Clinical lnstructor Certification Course, April, 2008
Geriatric Clinical Specialist, APTA, July, 2005 - 2010
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, Exam Question Writer
Washington, D.C., July, 2005
APTA Clinical lnstructor Credentialing Program, lowa Clinical Education Consortium,
Dubuque, lA, November, 2002
Fitness and Wellness Certification, APTA, Atlanta, GA, September, 2000
Certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Oakland, CA, September, 1989
Employment and Positions Held
Per diem work w/ home health companies in Stockton area
March, 2022 to present
Institute of Technology
Director of Clinical Education
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
September, 2020 to March, 2022
Stockton PACE contracted through Genesis Healthcare
December, 2018 – March 2020
lnterim Home Health - per diem
June, 2017 - November, 2018
October, 2013 - December, 2014
April, 2011 - January,2012 Physical Therapist, full time/per diem
Blossom Ridge Home Health, full time physical therapist
March, 2016 - June,2017
Delta Healthcare, full time traveler physical therapist
December, 2014 - March, 2016
Assistant Professor/Co-Director of Clinical Education
Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
January, 2012 - August, 2013
Gentiva Home Health, Stockton, CA
August, 2010 - April, 2011
Assistant Professor/Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education - Tenure Track
Department of Physical Therapy, The University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
September, 2006 to August, 2010
Instructor Department of Physical Therapy - Tenure Track
Clarke College, Dubuque, lA, August, 200l to July, 2006
Distance Site Coordinator/ Assistant Professor -Tenure Track
Medical College of Georgia, School of Allied Health Science, Augusta, GA
June, 1999 - July, 2001
K, Salamon, PT, Contract Physical Therapist (self-employed)
Glenn Medical Center, Willows, CA, March, 1994 - June, 1999
Director, Physical Therapy and Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education;
North Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, 2400 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA'
April, 1991 to March, 1994
K. Salamon, PT, contract Physical Therapist (self-employed)
Twin Oaks Convalescent Hospital, Chico, CA, June, 1990 to May, 1991
K. Salamon, PT, contract Physical Therapist (self-employed)
Butte County Children's Services, Chico, CA, June, 1990 to May, 1991
Manager of Physical Therapy and Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education;
Chico Community Hospital, Chico, CA,
September, 1986 to June, 1990
Staff Physical Therapist,
Chico Community Hospital, Chico, CA
June, 1985 to September, 1986
District Physical Therapist, Del Norte County Unified School District
Crescent City, CA, June, 1979 to June, 1985
Physical Therapist, PRN, Seaside Hospital, Crescent City, CA
June, 1979 to June, 1984
Staff Physical Therapist, Seaside Hospital, Crescent City, CA
January, 1976 to June, 1979
Senior Physical Therapist and Clinic Coordinator of Clinical Education - Acute Care
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
June, 1972 to November, 1975
Staff Physical Therapist,
June, 1971 to June, 1972
Peer Reviewed Publications
O'Dell, 8,, Mai, J., Thiele, A., Priest, A., & Salamon, K The Hot Seat: Challenging
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills in Physical Therapist Students. The lnternet
Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice,2009; Vol. 7 No.1
Priest, A., Salamon, KB, & Hollman, J. Age related differences in dual task walking: a
cross sectional sludy. Journat of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2008; 5:29.
Selle, K., Salamon, K, Boarman, R & Sauer, J. Providing lnterprofessional Learning
through lnterdisciplinary Collaboration: The Role of "Modeling". Journal of
Interprofessional Care. 2008', 22(1): 85-92.
Hollman, JH, Salamon, KB, Priest, A. Age-Related Differences in Stride{o-Stride
Variabiliiy During Dual Task Walking: A Pilot Study Journal of Geriatric Physical
Therapy . 2004; 27 (3): 83-87
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
The Hot Seat: Challenging the Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills in Physical Therapist Students, Mai, J (presenter), Thiele, A, Priest A, O’Dell, B, Salamon, K
Poster Presentation, lowa State Conference, Spring' 2007.
The Hot Seat: Challenging the critical Thinking and Problem solving Skills in Physical
Therapist Students, Mai, J (presenter), Salamon, K, Thiele, A, Priest, A, O'Dell, B.
Platform Presentation, APTA Sections Meeting, Boston, February 23, 2007
Models for Teaching lnterprofessional Team Participation
K. Salamon, PT (presenter), K Selle, RN, R Boarman, LCSW and J Sauer, SpEd
Platform Presentation, APTA Sections Meeting New Orleans, February 25, 2005
Models for Teaching lnterprofessional Team Participation
K Salamon, PT (presenter), K Selle, RN, R Boarman, LCSW and J Sauer, SpEd
Poster Presentation, APTA Sections Meeting, New Orleans, February 25, 2005
Mentoring of First Year Physical Therapy Students by Second Year Physical
Therapy Student in a Wellness Setting Elgelid, S (presenter), O'Dell, B, Salamon, K,
Mai, J, Poster Presentation, APTA Sections Meeting, New Orleans, February 25,2005
Age related change in gait stability under a dual task walking condition: a pilot study
Hollman JH (presenter), Salamon K, Priest A
Poster Presentation, APTA Sections Meeting, Nashville, February, 2004.
Abstracts:
O'Dell, B., Mai, J., Thiele, A., Priest, A., & Salamon, K. The Hot Seat: Challenging
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills in Physical Therapist Students. The lnternet
Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice,2009; Vol. 7 No. 1.
Priest, A., Salamon, KB, & Hollman, J. Age related differences in dual task walking: a
cross sectional study. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2008; 5:29.
Selle, K., Salamon, K, Boarman, R & Sauer, J. Providing lnterprofessional Learning
through lnterdisciplinary Collaboration: The Role of "Modelling". Journal of
Interprofessional Care. 2008: 22(1): 85-92.
Hollman, JH, Salamon, KB, Priest, A. Age-Related Differences in Stride-to-Stride
Variability During Dual Task Walking: A Pilot Study: Journal of Geriatric Physical
Therapy .2004,27 (3): 83-87.
Non Peer Reviewed Presentations
"Physiological Aspects of Exercise"
Continuing Education for Certified Nursing Assistants
Mt. Carmel Dept. of Fitness & Wellness, Dubuque, lA, April 20, 2004
"Research & the Clinical Professional"
Mercy Hospital Rehabilitation Dept., Dubuque, lA, April,2003
"Uncovering the World of Multiple Sclerosis: How do we help?"
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Dubuque, IA, February, 2003
Funded/ln Review Grants Activitv
Peterson, C and Salamon, K, $3,500.00. Clinical Education Site and Student
Exchange Development in the United Kingdom, March, 2007.
Awarded by Pacific Committee on Academic Planning and Development (CAPD) Eberhardt University Priorities Award
Salamon, K and Mai, J, $500.00. Research expenses for The Hot Seat:
Challenging the Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills in Physical Therapist
Students, May, 2006. Awarded by Clarke College Faculty Development
Committee
Selle, K and Salamon, K, $1,500.00. Research expenses for Models for
Teaching lnterprofessional Team Participation, May,2004. Awarded by Clarke
College Faculty Development Committee.
Membership in Scientific/Professional Orqanizations
American Physical Therapy Association, 1971 - present
Delta Kappa Gamma - women in education, professional sorority 2006 - 2010
APTA - Section for Neurology, 1999 - 2008
APTA - Section for Women's Health,2001 -2010
APTA - Section for Geriatrics, 2002 - present
APTA - Section for Education, 2005 - present
lowa Chapter, APTA, 2001 - 2006
Georgia Chapter, APTA, 1999 - 2001
California Chapter, APTA, intermittently 1971 - present
Arizona Chapter, APTA, 2012 – 2013
Consultative and Advisorv Positions Held
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Lorie Kroneberger, PT and Kate Salamon, PT
Phoenix, Arizona
August 10-11, 2013
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Gaye Raymond, PT and Kate Salamon, PT
University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
January 16-17, 2010
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Gaye Raymond, PT and Kate Salamon, PT
Community Hospital, Fresno, CA
November 21-22, 2009
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Gaye Raymond, PT, and Kate Salamon, PT
UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
January 17-18, 2009
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Terry Nordstrom, PT, Gaye Raymond, PT, Kate Salamon, PT
Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, CA November 15-16, 2009
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Marijean Piorkowski, PT and Kate Salamon, PT
Miller Childrens Hospital, Long Beach, California
September 13-14, 2008
Board of Directors, Stockton-San Joaquin Parkinson's Disease Support Group,
2007 -2010
APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program
Faculty: Terry Nordstrom, PT and Sharon Gorman, PT
Registrar & Host for Program: Kate Salamon, PT
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
January 13-14, 2007
"Balance Assessment & Intervention: Keeping lt Simple",
Faculty: Andrew Priest, PT and Kate Salamon, PT
Clarke College Continuing Education Program, Dubuque, lA
August 14, 2004
Consultant to Mt. Carmel, Mt. St. Francis and Sinsinawa Mound
Motherhouses for Catholic nuns and Ecumenical Tower assisted living facility,
2001 to 2006
Communitv Activities
Member and Elder, First Presbyterian Church of Stockton, 2011 and 2015
Special Olympics, PT advisor for students on site, Phoenix, AZ, May 2013
Member, Delta Kappa Gamma - service group for women in education, 2007 -2010
Board of Directors, Morning Optimist Club, Dubuque, lowa, Fall, 2004 – 2006
2nd Vice President, Morning Optimist Club, Dubuque, lowa, Fall, 2005 – 2006
Dubuque Morning Optimists Club, 2001 – 2006
Health Career Occupations Program, Albany State University, Albany, Georgia,
Summer, 2000
Dougherty County Schools, Health Occupations Advisory Board, Albany, GA
2000 – 2001
Guest speaker to community groups regarding health and wellness, neurological
disease and physical therapy as a profession.
Services to the Universitv/ College /School: Committees, Councils. Commissions
Institute of Technology
School Committee
Employee Recognition Committee 2020 - present
Midwestern University
Departmental Committees
Admissions Committee - 2012 - 2013
Academic Review Committee - 2012 - 2013
Faculty Search Committee - 2012 -2013
University of the Pacific
College Committees
Academic Council - 2009 - 2010
Committee on Academic Planning & Development 2008 - 2010
Experiential Learning Committee - 2007 - 2O1O
Faculty Compensation Committee - 2007 - 2008
School Committee
Bylaws and Policies/Procedures Committee - 2008 - 2009
Departmental Committees
Community Relations Committee - 2OOB - 2010
Assessment Committee - 2006 - 2010
Admissions Committee - 2007 - 2008
Curriculum Committee - 2007 - 2010
Clarke College
College Committees
Planning Committee - 2005 - 2006
Assessment Committee - 2005 - 2006
Creative Task Force, Fall - Spring, 2006
Educational Policy Committee - 2004 - 2006
Capstone Committee - Spring 2004 - Winter, 2005
Clarke Admissions Committee - Spring, 2003 - 2004
Secretary of Faculty Senate - Fall, 2003 - 2004
Planning Committee for Biology Bee - Spring, 2004
Department Committees
Admissions: Spring 2004 - 2005
Physical Therapy Legislative Day, February, 2002 - 2004.
Medical College of Georgia
University Committee Member
Admissions, '1999 - 2001
Distance Learning, 1999 - 2001
Instructional lssues, 1999 - 2001
Outreach and Recruitment, 1 999-2001
Department Subcommittee Member:
Student Concerns, Class of 2001
Childrens Hospital School of Physical Therapy
Admissions Committee, 1972 - 1974
Community Outreach, 1971 – 1973
Honors and Awards:
California State University, Chico Academic Honors, GPA: 3 75
Continuing Education Attended
2017
Functional Testing and Skilled Documentation in Geriatric Therapy
Faculty: Andrea Perrea, MPT, SHS, GCS, CSCS
March 2, 2017
Research for Dummies: A Modern Guide to Evidence lnformed Practice (ElP) for Rehab
Faculty: KC Gates, DPT, MS, OCS & Community Ed Council Members
Sutter Center for Health Professional - Gateway Oaks
March 23, 2017
Optimal Movement Strategies
Faculty: Jeni Gall, PT, DPT
March 25-26, 2017
Ethics Course - Cal State Sacramento
PT Faculty
July 19,2017
2015
Taking the Next Step in Stroke Rehabilitation: Gait Facilitation Techniques
Faculty: Bonnie Jenkins-Close, PT & Diane Pacholski, PT. SutterHealth Education
Roseville, CA, April 18
Affordable Care Act: The lmpact on PT Practice in CA
Faculty: Rick Katz, PT, DPT, MA, Chair CPTA Payment & Policy Comm.
Webinar, March 30
Healthcare in a Digital World
Faculty: Eric Robertson, PT, DPT< OCS, FAAOMPT
Roseville, CA, February 28
2013
Combined Sections Meeting, 2013, San Diego
2011
Specialization Academy of Content Experts Training
Pre-conference Course, Combined Sections Meeting 2011 New Orleans
2010
Dreamcatchers Consortium
Teaching Ethics and Professionalism in Rehabilitation
Preconference Course - Combined Sections Meeting, 2010, San Diego
Clinical Residency 101 : Getting Started and Doing it Well
Pre-conference Course, Combined Sections Meeting 2010, San Diego
2009
Rehabilitation for Persons with Dementia: Making Therapy Worth it
Faculty: Susan Staples, PT, GCS, Great Seminars and Books, lnc
Sacramento, CA, November 6-7
Dementia Management - Advanced Skills for the Health Care Practitioner
Faculty: Heather Vasilopoulos, MS, OTR/L, Cross Country Education
Radisson Hotel Sacramento, November 5
Observational Gait Analysis: Maximizing Gait Outcomes for Patients/Clients with
Neurologic Deficits
Pre-conference Course, Combined Sections Meeting 2009, Las Vegas, NV
Sunday, February 8
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, February 10 - February 12
2008
Item Review Workshop for the Practice Review Tool
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Alexandria, Virginia
January 10 – 13
Train the Trainer, APTA Clinical lnstructor Certification Course
Alexandria, Virginia
April, 2008
Educational Leadership Conference
APTA Advanced Clinical lnstructor Credentialing Program
Phoenix, AZ,
October,2008
2007
Bayley Scales of lnfant/Toddler Development 3rd Ed
St. Joseph's Medical Center, Education Department
Stockton, California
January 10,2007
Exercise Prescription, Functional Outcome Testing and Fall/Balance lssues Related to
the Older Adult - Preconference Course, Combined Sections, Boston, MA
February 14
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2007, Boston, MA
February 14 - February 18
American Physical Therapy Association
Annual Conference and Exposition, 2006
Denver, Colorado
June 27 - 30
Educational Leadership Conference, 2006
APTA Education Section
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 5-7
Teachinq Experience
Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ - Teaching Responsibilities
Summer Quarter
PTHE 1696 Clinical Experience l, 3 units
Fall Quarter
PTHE 1550 Health Promotions l, 2 units
PTHE 1750 Health Promotions ll, 3 units
Winter Quarter
PTHE 1597 Simulated CIinic, 1 unit
Spring Quarter
PTHE 1517 Lifespan Human Development, 3 units
PTHE 1697 Clinical Experience ll, 3 units
University of the Pacific Teaching Responsibilities
Fall Term
PTHR 344 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy, lab assistant
Winter Term
PTHR 327 Clinical Observations, 0 unit
PTHR 343 Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1 unit
PTHR 358 Clinical Education and Professional Behavior, 1 unit
PTHR 359 Clinical lnternship 1,4 units
Spring Term
PTHR 336 & 338 Clinical Experiences, 1 unit each
PTHR 368 Clinical lnternship ll,6 units
PTHR 369 Clinical lnternship lll, 6 units
Clarke College Teaching Responsibilities
Fall Semester
PT 687 Research 2, 3 credit hours
PT 513, Motor Control and Neurologic Examination, 4 credit hours
PT 680 Prosthetics/Orthotics, 2 credit hours
PT 613 Advanced Neurology, 4 credit hours
PT 580, Topics in Physical Therapy : Practicums, 1 credit hour (co{aught)
GNED 1 10 Cornerstone, 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
PT 523 Neurologic lnterventions, 4 credit hours
PT 424 Patient Care, 2 credit hours (co-taught)
PT 426 lntroduction to Examination and Evaluation, 3 credit hours (co{aught)
PT 429 Topics in Physical Therapy: Practicum, 1 credit hour (co-taught)
PT 529 Topics in Physical Therapy: Practicum, 1 credit hour (co{aught)
GNED 111 Cornerstone, 3 credit hours