Ashlesha Shah Parikh
Health Science Faculty And Researcher
Missouri City,TX
Summary
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic leader, researcher, and educator in the field of health sciences with more than 20 years of experience. I'm presently a doctoral student in the Health Science Education and Professional Leadership program at the University of Houston. My doctoral thesis explores clinical team communication during simulation to improve patient safety. As the Director of Clinical Education for Houston Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant program, I was able to use my collaborative and leadership skills to help a diverse student body serve a diverse patient population in the Texas Medical Center. Additionally, I have had success inspiring students, professors, and clinicians through the use of evidence-based teaching, psychological safety, and inter-professional clinical simulation. Throughout the pandemic, I was able to quickly adapt to fresh challenges in clinical education thanks to my attention to detail and strong organizational skills. In order to provide adaptive and resilient leadership that enables followers to understand issues and succeed, I aim to gain more teaching and research leadership experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Teaching Experience
undefinedWork History
Director of Clinical Education Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Houston Community College City and State
Houston, Texas
01.2013 - 01.2022
Teaching Responsibilities
- Served as the lead instructor for healthcare communication course HPRS 2232 and clinical education practicums preparation using evidence-based interprofessional simulation education.
- Directed annual clinical placements for various physical therapy settings throughout Houston, TX.
- Delivered annual faculty development presentations and training for educational technology and online learning.
- Served as a co-instructor for various program courses and lab testing annually.
Activities Outside of Teaching Responsibilities
- Presented online workshop series for faculty development training on the application of evidence-based teaching principles and simulation to all HCC campuses
- Integrated 360 cameras, SIM-Q cameras, and immersive technology into the curriculum and simulated inter-professional treatments in HCC health science programs with HCC Teaching & Learning and Center for Learning innovation departments.
- Organized and led the first annual Virtual Job Fair for HCC PTA and OTA students.
- Created the first issue of the HCC PTA Program online newsletter and LinkedIn discussion group for clinical instructors in Houston.
- Served on the Screening Committee for Surgical Tech Program Faculty Hiring Process
- Presented evidence-based teaching for active learning and simulation for physical therapist assistant students to the HCC PTA Advisory Board
- Led interprofessional simulation education on body mechanics for safe gait and transfer training for Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Dental Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine Technician students and faculty.
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant
San Jacinto College, City and State
Houston, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2013
Co-instructed anatomy lab for first-year PTA students.
Senior Physical Therapist Assistant
Acute Care, The Methodist Hospital, City
Houston, Texas
01.2006 - 01.2013
Treated patients with neurological surgeries in the ICU ranging from stroke, brain tumors, spinal cord injury and more. Served as a clinical instructor for PTA students annually. Served as the co-chair of the physical therapy research committee, focusing on interprofessional care for early patient mobility. Mentored newly hired PTA clinicians and co-treated with OT clinicians daily on neurological units. Floated annually to other areas of the hospital including gastrointestinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, and transplant surgery.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Skilled Nursing, Facilities of Genesis Health Care System
Cedar Grove, New Jersey
01.2001 - 03.2006
Treated geriatric patients with mostly neurological diagnoses using safe and effective interventions. Traveled to various skilled nursing facilities in northern New Jersey.
Education
Doctor of Education - Professional Leadership and Health Science Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX 08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Health Sciences With A Focus in Movement Science
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ 08.2003 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Essex County College
Newark, NJ 08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 08.1994 - 05.1998
Additional Information
Certifications:
- University of Houston Certificate in Integrating Innovative Technologies in Health Science Education: 2022
- Participant in the APTA PTA Education Virtual Summit Phase Two 2022 study to explore improvements in future PTA education. Received a certification.
- CITI Human Research Subjects & Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers Courses: 2021
- HCC Canvas Open Educational Resources (OER) Certification: 2021
- Canvas Online Teaching & Learning Certification – Parts I & II: 2020 -2021
- Blooms Student Engagement Series Online: 2019
- APTA Advanced Proficiency in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy: 2013-2018
- Certified Clinical Instructor (Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education): 2008
Accomplishments
Professional Organizational Memberships
- International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE): 2023
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) Duration: 2021 - present
- International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL): 2021 - present
- National Consortium of Health Science Education (NCHSE): 2021 - present
- EDUCAUSE: 2020 - present
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - (Acute Care, Neurology and Education Sections, PTA Education Summit): 1999 - Present
- Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA): 2006 – Present
- Texas Alliance of PTA Educators, Inc. (TAPTAE): 2019 - 2022
Community Service
- Volunteered as a sunday school teacher for 8-10 year old students at the Hindu Temple, VPSS Haveli, in Houston, TX from 2010 to 2015.
Timeline
Doctor of Education - Professional Leadership and Health Science Education
University of Houston
08.2020 - Current
Director of Clinical Education Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Houston Community College City and State
01.2013 - 01.2022
Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant
San Jacinto College, City and State
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Physical Therapist Assistant
Acute Care, The Methodist Hospital, City
01.2006 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Health Sciences With A Focus in Movement Science
Seton Hall University
08.2003 - 05.2006
Physical Therapist Assistant
Skilled Nursing, Facilities of Genesis Health Care System
01.2001 - 03.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Essex County College
08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University
08.1994 - 05.1998
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