Physical Therapy Therapist

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Karen Mueller, PT, DPT, PhD, NBC-HWC

National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach Professor Emerita, Program in Physical Therapy,

Northern Arizona University

Education

University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

Dates of Study: 2010-2012.

Field of Study: Physical Therapy (on-line program) Degree Received: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH.

Dates of Study: 1999-2002.

Field of Study: Health Professions Education/Health Promotion (hybrid program)

Degree Received: Doctor of Philosophy

Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.

Dates of Study: 1982-1987.

Field of Study: Physical Therapy

Degree Received: Master of Science

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Dates of Study: 1974-1979.

Field of Study: Physical Therapy Degree

Received: Bachelor of Science

Licensure Information/Registration Number:

State of Arizona: Physical Therapy #1514 (1987-present) Employment:

Clinical Professor, Hybrid DPT program, Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, College of Health and Human Services, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ. February 5, 2023-present. Professor and Student Affairs Coordinator, Program in Physical Therapy, Rasmussen University, Minneapolis Campus, June 30, 2021-December 1, 2022. Program closed before first cohort due to lack of enrollment. Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, College of Health and Human Services, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, May 2005-June 30, 2021 Physical Therapist, Rehab without Walls, Flagstaff AZ, 2012-2018. Physical Therapist. Northland Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Flagstaff, AZ, 2004- present.

Rehab Essentials: Coordinator for PT 657: Professionalism, the Doctoring Profession. Transitional DPT Program, University of Montana (2004-Present). Acting Assistant Dean. College of Health Professions, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, August-December 2002.

Associate Professor (with tenure). Physical Therapy Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 1992- 2005.

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Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Physical Therapy Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 1988-2007.

Assistant Professor. Physical Therapy Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 1987- 1992.

Staff Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy Department, Flagstaff Medical Center, Rehabilitation, Home Health and Skilled Nursing Departments, Flagstaff, AZ, 1987-2005. Clinical Education Supervisor. Physical Therapy Department, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1984-1986.

Senior Physical Therapist for Program Development. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1983-1984.

Staff Physical Therapist. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1979-1983. Certifications:

National Board Certification; Health and Wellness Coach, March 2021-present Certificate in Health-Focused Lifestyle Intervention: University of Montana, July 2017. Health and Well-being Coach: Wellcoaches; 2013-present Professional Health and Wellness Coach: Wellcoaches, 2021-present Professional Memberships:

American Physical Therapy Association: (1979-present) National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (2008-present) Wellcoaches School of Coaching (2013-present)

American College of Lifestyle Medicine (2022-present) Peer Reviewed Publications

Mueller K. Effective Communication in the Profession of Physical Therapy in the 21st Century Book chapter) In: Pagliarulo M. Introduction to Physical Therapy, 7th ed. Elsevier. In press: Expected publication, fall 2025

Mueller K, Macauley K, Sheldon A. Stewards of Societal Health: A New Domain of Competence for Population Health in DPT Education. Oral presentation/ Accepted for APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Oakland CA, October, 2024

Mueller K, Williams P. Coaching for professional identity formation and entrustment in a competency

-based hybrid DPT. Poster Presentation. Accepted for APTA Educational Leadership Conference. Oakland, CA, October 202Goodman M, Floyd-Slabaugh C, Mueller K, Lunsford D, VanWye WR. Professionalism, professional development, and mentorship (book chapter). In: VanWye WR

Lunsford D, eds. Health System Management and Leadership for Physical and Occupational Therapists. Elsevier; In Press. Expected publication, fall, 2023. Budash D, Mueller K. Integration of health and wellness into physical and occupational therapy practice. In: VanWye WR, Lunsford D, eds. Health System Management and Leadership for Physical and Occupational Therapists. Elsevier; 2023. Mueller K. Effective Communication for Physical Therapists in the 21st Century (book chapter). In: Pagliarulo M. Introduction to Physical Therapy, 6th ed. Elsevier, 2021. 3

Barnes C, Mueller K Fawcett L, Wagner B. Living and Dying in a Disparate Health Care System: Rationale and Strategies for Cultural Humility in Palliative and Hospice Care Physical Therapy. Rehab Oncol 2020; 1:1–9.

Mueller K, Williams P, Heick J, Haley L. Heart rate variability biofeedback improves sports performance in an elite female athlete. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 2020;31(3):123- 132

Valgento J, Mueller K, Williams P, Finch A, Denney L. Self-compassion and compassion for others in physical therapy students, faculty and clinical instructors. Health Professions Education. 2019;5(4):313-32 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpe.2018.12.004 Mueller K, Wilson C, Briggs R. Palliative Care and Hospice (book chapter) In: Guccione’s Geriatric Physical Therapy, 4th ed. Elsevier. December, 2019 Williams P, Mueller K, Carroll H, Cornwall M, Denney L, Kroneberger L. Patterns of academic burnout, emotional distress and coping in physical therapy students. Int Jour of Health, Wellness and Society. 2018;8(3):31-46. https://doi.org/10.18848/2156- 8960/CGP/v08i03/31-46

Mueller K, DeHeer D, Prins R. An online intervention increases empathy, resilience and work engagement among physical therapy students. Journal of Allied Health. 2018;47(3): 197-203.

Wilson C, Mueller K, Briggs R. Physical Therapists’ Contribution to the Hospice and Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team: A Clinical Summary. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing. 2017;19(6): 588-59

Mueller K. Getting to the end: Death, Dying and Palliative Care (Book chapter). In: Lewis C, Chui KK, Gray DL, Huber GM. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult.(e-text) September 27, 2017. Denver, CO: 2017 Wolters Kluther Press. Mueller K, Matas C. Promoting Participation in the Presence of Peril: Collaborative Intervention by a Physical Therapist and Nurse Practitioner in a Patient with Cervical Spine Metastasis. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing. June 2016;18(3):194-198. Mueller K, Hamilton G, Rodden B, DeHeer H. Functional Assessment and Intervention by Nursing Assistants in Hospice and Palliative Care Inpatient Care Settings: A Quality Improvement Pilot Study. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2016;33(2):136-143. Mueller K. Coexisting prostate cancer and Parkinson disease leading to admission to hospice Considerations for physical therapy intervention. Rehab Oncology 2013;31(2):17-21. Mueller K. Terminal Illness: Hospice Physical Therapy (book chapter). In: Physic Therapy Case Files: Acute Care. Jobst, E (ed). New York: McGraw-Hill, 2013:361-37 Mueller K, Briggs R. Hospice and Palliative Care: The Collaborative Role of Physical Therapy. Online publication. APTA Learning Center. November 13, 2012. Mueller K. When we are stripped of our clothing: The professional and personal impact of parental loss; (Special Feature Article). Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; January-March 2012; 28(1):51-53

Mueller K, Decker I. Impact of physical therapy intervention on function and quality of life in a community hospice. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation; 27(1); January March 2011 pp.2-9. Mueller K, Briggs R. End of life care (Book chapter) IN: Guccione A, Avers D, Wong R (eds). Geriatric Rehabilitation 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Yearbook. 2011 Mueller K. Communication From the Inside out: Strategies for the Engaged Professional. (textbook) Philadelphia: FA Davis; 2010.

Mueller K. Professionalism Module 6: Developing the patient-practitioner alliance (online publication). American Physical Therapy Association http://learningcenter.apta.org; 2010. Mueller K. Professionalism Module 5: Emotional Intelligence American Physical Therapy Association (online publication) http://learningcenter.apta.org; 2009. Mueller K. Forward: (Issue Editor) Current and emerging interventions for restoration of function in stroke rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2008;15(3):vi. Ganley KJ, Mueller KM. Clinically relevant outcomes of immersion in a community service-based experience for physical therapy students. Pediatric Physical Therapy.2006;18(1):90-91. Mueller K. Seasons of Loss: An Experiential Process For Understanding The Transitions Of Illness And End Of Life. (Instructional Board Game). Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc; 2006.

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Mueller D, Mueller K. The use of a non-invasive HALO orthosis for patients with non-displaced cervical fractures: A series of case studies. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 2005; 17:40-46. Mueller K. (Issue Editor). Forward: Restoration vs. Compensation: Which Path to Function? Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 2001;8(3).

Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Sartor-Glittenberg G. Effect of two contemporary tone-inhibiting ankle foot orthoses on foot loading patterns in hemiplegics: A small group study. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation .1995;1(4):1- 16. Roth E, Mueller K, Green D. Stroke rehabilitation: Cardiovascular response to physical therapy. Neurorehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Journal. 1992;2 (2):7-15. Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Barnwell J. Effect of a tone inhibiting dynamic ankle- foot orthosis on foot loading patterns in hemiplegic adult: a preliminary study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 1992;4(2):86- 92. Williams T, Mueller K, Cornwall M. Effect of electrical stimulation of acupuncture points on diastolic blood pressure in subjects with hypertension. Physical Therapy, 1991 71(7):523-9. Roth E. Mueller K. Green, D. Stroke rehabilitation outcome: The impact of coronary artery disease. Stroke.1988;19(1):43-47.

Peer-Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Mueller K, Gamboa J. Applying the Socio Ecological Model to Improve PT Student Health Behaviors. Platform Presentation APTA Educational Learning Conference, Oct 28-30, 2022 Milwaukee, WI

Williams P, Mueller K. Exploring the Protective Effects of the Healer’s Art Curriculum on DPT Student Mental Health. Poster Presentation. APTA Educational Learning Conference, Oct 28-30, 2022. Milwaukee, WI

Mueller K. Shelter from the Storm: Evidence-based strategies to increase resilience and work engagement among physical Therapists. APTA California Chapter Annual Conference, February, 2021.

Lerner A, Mueller K, Williams P. Effect of a formalized resilience intervention for physical therapists on terminal clinical experience. APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Oct. 2020 Barnes C, Mueller K, Wagner B. What you need to know about palliative care but were afraid to ask. APTA National Student Conclave, November 2020. Mueller K, Williams P. Integrating the Healer’s art Medical School Curriculum into Physical therapist Education. APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Belleview WA, October 20, 2019. Williams P, Mueller K, Morgan E. Feye E, Cunningham K. Effects of Perfectionism on Distress and Burnout in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Platform presentation. APTA CSM, January 24, 2109, Washington DC Williams P, Mueller K, Heick J, Haley J. Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training with an Elite Female Triathlete. Poster presentation. APTA CSM, January 2019. Washington, DC. Barnes C, Fawcett L, Mueller K, Wagner B. Cultural Competence in Palliative and Hospice Care Physical Therapy. Educational session. APTA CSM 2019. January 2019, Washington, DC. Mueller K. Shelter from the Storm: Strategies and Evidence to Improve Resilience in Physical Therapy Students. Invited Presentation. Research Grand Rounds. Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science. Chicago, IL, July 9, 2018.

Mueller K, Ziegler S. Heart rate variability and its role in fostering resilience and compassion. Educational session. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2018, New Orleans, LA.

Williams P, Bade S, Mueller K. Changes in Type and Frequency of Coping Strategies used by Physical Therapy Students to Manage Stress and Burnout. Poster Session. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2018, New Orleans, LA. Finch A, Valgento J, Williams P, Mueller K, Denney L. Self-compassion and compassion for others in physical therapy students, faculty and clinical instructors. Platform Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2018, New Orleans, LA. Williams P, Mueller K. Denney L. Patterns of academic burnout, emotional distress and coping in physical therapy students. Educational session. 7th International Conference on Health, Wellness and Society. University of Denver, Denver CO. October 6, 2017. Prins R, Mueller K, DeHeer H. Effectiveness of an intervention to promote empathy and work 5

engagement among physical therapy students. Platform presentation: APTA Combined Sections Meeting; San Antonio T, February 17, 2017. Williams P, Teslevich J, Mueller K. Influence of Patient Beliefs about Recovery and Rehabilitation on Functional Outcomes. Poster Session. APTA Combined Sections Meeting; San Antonio TX, February 17, 2017.

Mueller K. Mindfulness based tools as a value-based intervention. Educational session. American Physical Therapy Association NEXT conference. Nashville, TN June 11, 2016. Mueller K, Matas K. A patient with metastatic cancer resulting in paraplegia and lesions of the cervical spine requesting transfer training in a hospice setting. Poster Session. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim CA, February 19, 2016.

Vesovich M, Mueller K. Inter-professional Practice: A Panel Discussion Exploring Speech- Language Pathology and Physical Therapy Perspectives. American Speech and Hearing Association, Denver CO, November 9, 2015.

Mueller, K, Briggs R, Wilson C. Carter C. Palliative Care in Practice: Sustainable Models of Care for Life Course Management of Chronic Disease (Pre-conference course). American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Indianapolis IN. February 8. 2015.

Porter G, Mueller K. Ethical Challenges in Physical Therapy Practice: A Survey of Physical Therapists in Two Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs. Poster Session. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, February 10, 2015.

Mueller K, Hamilton G, Rodden B, DeHeer H. Functional Assessment by Nursing Assistants Hospice and Palliative Care Settings. Platform Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, February 9, 2015 Mueller K. Brain Enhancing Strategies for Effective Communication. Educational Session. California Physical Therapy Association. October 24, 2014. Mueller K. What You Say Feeds White and Grey: Brain Enhancing Strategies for Effective Therapeutic Communication. Educational Session. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections meeting, Las Vegas NV, February 6, 2014.

Mueller K, Carter V. Palliative and hospice care for individuals with late to end stage neurodegenerative disease: Strategies for optimizing function and quality of life. Educational Session. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas NV, February 5, 2014.

Mueller K. Three level model of communication for personal and professional engagement. Poster Session. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL, February 9, 2012.

Mueller K. Communication and Leadership. American Physical Therapy Association. The Institute of Leadership in Physical Therapy (LAMP). Pre-conference course, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Chicago, IL. February 8, 2012. Mueller K, Decker I. Impact of Physical Therapy Intervention on Functional Outcomes in a community hospice. Poster session: International Congress, World confederation of Physical Therapy. Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2011. Mueller K. Living and Dying in Clinical Practice (one day pre-conference course. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting: San Diego CA, February 17, 2010.

Mueller K, Thomson JE. 2008 Oncology Section Clinical Research Award: New opportunities in physical therapy: Creating a hospice based physical therapy practice. Educational Session. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections meeting. Nashville TN. Feb 9, 2008.

Mueller K. Advances in End-of-Life Care. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting. Educational Session. Nashville, TN. February 8, 2008. Mueller K. Educational Strategies for End-of-Life Education. Platform Presentation. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, National Conference, Chicago IL, October 18, 2006.

Mueller K. Seasons of loss: Strategies for instructional methods in end-of- life education. 6

Platform Presentation. Combined Sections meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego CA. February 4, 2006.

Ganley K, Mueller K. Clinically relevant outcomes of immersion in a service-based learning experience for physical therapy students. Poster presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA, February 4, 2006 Carter V, Mueller K. The clinical performance instrument: Friend or foe? How does the CPI hold up in an academic grade appeal process? Platform presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA, February 25, 2005.

Hart A, Mueller K, McPoil T. Integrated Case Based Approach to Enhance Clinical Reasoning in an Entry-Level Physical Therapy Doctoral Education Program. Platform presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association New Orleans, LA, February 25, 2005.

Mueller, K. Towards a language for doctoring: A theoretical model of professional communication in physical therapy practice. Poster Presentation. National Conference, American Physical Therapy Association, Chicago, IL. July 2, 2004.

Mueller, K. Take this job and love it: Factors related to job satisfaction and career commitment among physical therapists. Platform presentation. American Physical Therapy Association. 14th Annual conference, World Confederation for Physical Therapy. Barcelona Spain, June 2003

Mueller K, Hart A, Cornwall M, DeRosa C. The use of a professional development seminar as a route to engage professionalism in physical therapy doctoral education. Platform presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Boston MA., February 24,2002.

Hart A, Mueller K, Fukumoto D, McPoil T. The use of patient case studies based on the

“Guide to physical therapist practice” in a physical therapy curriculum. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA February 2000. Hart A, Mueller K, Fukumoto D. The use of comprehensive practical examinations as a method to improve competency-based assessment in a physical therapy program. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Seattle, WA., February 1999. Mueller K, Fukumoto D. Strategies for increasing the role of the academic coordinator of clinical education in curriculum development and professional role socialization in a physical therapy program. Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Scientific Meeting and Exposition, Orlando FLA, June 1998.

Mueller K, Corwnall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Sartor-Glittenberg C. Effect of two contemporary To ne inhibiting ankle foot orthoses on foot loading patterns in hemiplegic adults: A small group study. Poster Presentation. Combined Conference of the Canadian Physiotherapy and American Physical Therapy Associations. June 1994. Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Barnwell J. Effect of a neurodevelopmental ankle- foot orthosis on foot loading pattern of a hemiplegic adult. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA. June 1990. Hoffman D, Jordan D, Cornwall M, Mueller K. Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of acupuncture points on blood pressure of a hypertensive subject. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA., June 1990. Williams T, Mueller K, Cornwall M. Effect of Electrical Stimulation of Acupuncture Points on Diastolic Blood Pressure in Subjects with Hypertension. American Physical Therapy Association National Conference, Nashville, TN., June 1989 Mueller K, Roth E, Green D. Impact of Coronary Artery Disease on Mobility Outcomes in Stroke Rehabilitation. Platform Presentation. American Physical therapy Association National Conference San Antonio, TX., June 1987

Non-Peer Reviewed Professional Publications:

Mueller K. Mindfulness: How it can Help Patients, PTs and Students (interview). PT in Motion February 2017

Mueller K. Caring Greatly: Innovating Physical Therapist Practice in End-of-Life Care. Impact Magazine: Private Practice Section, American Physical Therapy Association, Fall, 2016

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Mueller K. PT in hospice: A shared partnership for quality of life. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, NewsLine, June, 2013:26-30. Mueller K. Physical Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care (interview) PT Magazine. March, 2007.

Mueller K. Healing Through Helping: NAU Students Reach Out Through Service Learning Projects. Arizona Mountain Living Magazine. December 2002:56. Mueller K Feature Columnist, Issues in Professionalism and Communication Arizona Physical Therapy Association Newsletter. 1987-1998.

(Approximately 30 total columns)

Mueller K Knowledge + Nurture: Professionalism for the 90's Physical Therapy Today. 1990;13(4):33-34

Mueller, K. Feedback as an invitation to growth. Physical Therapy Today. (Official publication of the Private Practice Session, American Physical Therapy Association).1989;12(1):44-45.

Funded Grant Activity:

Mueller K Arizona Biomedical Research Commission: New frontiers in lifestyle intervention: Opportunities to transform societal health through inter- professional collaboration.

$10,000 Educational grant to develop inter-professional workshop. Date of conference: April 21, 2018

Mueller K, Hamilton G, Rodden B. Improving function in hospice/palliative care patients through functional assessment and patient centered interventions. (Co-PI). A quality improvement /staff education project at Hospice of the Valley, Phoenix AZ. Partial Support through $25,000 to Hospice of the Valley from the Greyhawk Classics Residents’ Foundation. July 2011-July 2012.

Mueller K, Decker I. Impact of integration of physical therapy as a core service in the hospice interdisciplinary team. Oncology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 2008, $5,000.

Mueller K. The Four Paths of Leadership. Northern Arizona University, Office of effective teaching and learning, 2000, $250.

Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Barnwell J. Comparison of Effect of Two Contemporary Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Foot Loading Patterns of Hemiplegic Subjects. Northern Arizona University Organized Research, 1991, Summer Support Salary (approx$4800).

Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Barnwell J. Comparison of Effect of Two Contemporary Ankle-Foot Orthoses on Foot Loading Patterns of Hemiplegic Subjects. Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association, 1990, $5300. Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Barnwell J. The effect of a neurodevelopmental treatment orthosis on the biomechanics of walking in stroke patients (a continuation of the previous project). Northern Arizona University Organized Research, 1990, $2300.

Mueller K, Cornwall M, McPoil T, Mueller D, Barnwell J. The effect of a neurodevelopmental treatment orthosis on the biomechanics of walking in stroke patients. Northern Arizona University Organized Research, 1989, $4800. Mueller K. Development of a videotaped neurological patient library. Northern Arizona University Office for Professional Development, 1989, $800. Honors and Awards:

Professor Emerita, Program in Physical Therapy, Northern Arizona University, 2021. 2019 Northwestern University Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences Alumni Association Research Achievement Award. April 27, 2019.

Nominee, APTA Catherine Worthingham Fellow, 2018 (Nominated by Dr. Carl DeRosa, Professor Emeritus, NAU Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training). 8

Nominee, APTA Catherine Worthingham Fellow, 2019; Nominated by Dr. John Heick, president, Arizona Physical Therapy Association

University Leadership Program (selected by NAU president’s office) 2016-2017. 2008 Arizona Physical Therapist of the Year, Arizona Physical Therapy Association. Faculty Inductee for NAU chapter of Alpha Eta National Honor Society. 2005 Faculty Inductee for NAU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 2002. Master of Ceremonies, NAU Opening Convocation, Fall, 1999 and 2000. (By Invitation of NAU President’s Office). Master of Ceremonies, NAU Fall 1998 Commencement. December 11, 1998. (By invitation of NAU President’s Office).

Centennial Teacher of the Year Northern Arizona University College of ‘Health Professions, (Inaugural recipient). May 1997.

Selected to be in first class of clinical instructor trainers for clinical instructor credentialling program. Education Section of American Physical Therapy Association. June 1997. Co-Founder (with David Fukumoto, MA PT). Southwest Clinical Education Consortium. May 1995. Faculty Commencement Speaker, Selected by Physical Therapy Class of 1993. May 1993. Honorary Member, Cardinal Key National Honor Sorority. Awarded by NAU Cardinal Key Chapter. April 1988 First Place Research Award for paper entitled "Stroke Rehabilitation Outcome: The impact of Coronary Artery Disease." (Roth E, Mueller K, Green D.) Midwest Regional Physiatrist Society Chicago, IL. September,1986. APTA Related Activities

National

Executive board, APTA Oncology Section Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group. 2016-present Member, Education taskforce, Health Prevention, Promotion and Wellness Council, Jan. 2018-. present. Member, workgroup to establish Health Prevention, Promotion and Wellness Council within the APTA (Began January 1, 2018). Meeting at CSM 2017, San Antonio TX, Feb 12, 2017. Chair, APTA Oncology Section Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group (2011-Feb 2016). Chair, APTA RC17-11 (Physical Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care) Workgroup. (Appointed by APTA BOD)

(This workgroup was responsible for developing a plan to develop practice guidelines for physical therapist assessment and intervention in hospice and palliative care. 2011-2014. Vice Chair and Co-Founder, APTA Oncology Section Hospice and Palliative Care Special Interest Group, 2006- 2010

Member Consultant: Taskforce to Develop Professionalism Instructional Module. Appointed by APTA Senior Vice President, Division of Education. American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria, VA. 2004-2006 Member Consultant: Consensus Conference on the Future of Clinical Education in a Doctoring Profession. Appointed by APTA Senior Vice-President, Division of Education. American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria VA. August 19-22, 2004

Nominating Committee, American Physical Therapy Association Neurology Section Stroke Special Interest Group, 1998-2000.

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American Physical Therapy Association. Credentialed Clinical Instructor Trainer, Accepted into first class of trainers. 1997-2000.

Secretary, American Physical Therapy Association, Neurology Section Stroke Special Interest Group, 1997-2000 State

Delegate, Arizona Chapter; APTA House of Delegates (2014-2018). Chair, PT of the Year Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 2011 PT of the Year Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association (2008-2010) Member, Continuing Education Units Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 2001-2009. Program Chair, 2003 Fall Conference, Arizona Physical Therapy Association. Feature columnist on professional issues for Arizona Physical Therapy Association Newsletter, 1989 1998. Nominating Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1995-1997 (Committee Chair, 1997). Second Vice-President, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1993-1995 Inaugural Chair, Northern District, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1990-1993 Member, Publications Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1990-1994

`. Guest Editor, APTAN (AZ. PT association newsletter), Winter, 1991. Program Chair, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, First Annual Neurologic Update, Phoenix, AZ. November 1991

Member, Program Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1991-1993 Member, Executive Board, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1990-1993 Inaugural Chair, Northern District, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1990-1993 Member, Publications Committee, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, 1990-1994 Secretary, Northern District, Arizona Physical Therapy Association, November 1989- March 1990 Arizona Physical Therapy Association, Member, Task Force on Professional Relations (By appointment of state chapter executive committee), July-October 1989

Arizona Physical Therapy Association, Member, Public Relations Committee, 1987-1990 Activities in other Professional Associations

Rehabilitation and Integrative Therapies Steering Committee. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, January 2008-present.

Trainer, Advancing End of Life Care. End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), American Association of

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