Deborah J. F. Stafford
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Energetic adjunct instructor with 17 years of experience and strategies to encourage student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials and evaluating student performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Trio Rehabiliitation And Wellness Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Specialty area: dry needling, pelvic floor rehabilitation.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist
University Health System
02.2011 - 07.2021
- Managed high-volume caseload treating outpatient orthopedics, neurologic rehab, women’s health, lymphedema.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Angelo State University
10.2006 - Current
- Primary course developer and instructor for classroom and laboratory experiences for Doctor of Physical Therapy students for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Organize and plan annual wheelchair basketball game including wheelchair athletes and students.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Physical Therapist
Broward Health
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Management of outpatient and acute care neurologic and orthopedic patients.
Physical Therapist
Virginia Health Rehabilitation Agency
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Managed acute and chronic conditions of outpatient orthopedic and neurologic patients.
Physical Therapist
Tidewater Physical Therapy
02.2005 - 06.2006
- Management of outpatient orthopedic caselowad.
Physical Therapist
Tuomey Medical Center
06.2003 - 05.2004
- Acute care and outpatient management of orthopedic, medical, neurologic, and lymphedema caseload.
Physical Therapist
Kapi'olani Women's Center
03.1999 - 06.2001
- Women's health center management of rehabilitation after breast cancer, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and lymphedema.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Provided community and provider education on pelvic health and lymphedema.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Maryland At Baltimore
01.1997 - 05.1998
- Collaborated with faculty staff to establish course curriculum for Neurology courses for Master of Physical Therapy Program.
- Oversaw posting and grading of assignments each for 70 graduate students.
- Presented three lectures/labs each week alongside tenured, experienced colleagues.
Senior Physical Therapist
Inova Center For Rehabilitation
08.1995 - 04.1998
- Senior physical therapy management of inpatient acute rehabilitation including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.
Senior Physical Therapist
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
04.1994 - 06.1995
- Assisted in development of new outpatient clinic.
- Management of outpatient orthopedic and neurologic caseload.
Program Instructor
Pima Medical Institute
04.1994 - 06.1995
- Primary course curriculum developer and instructor for 30 physical therapy technician students.
- Established program curriculum and materials to plan and implement enrichment activities that aligned with program goals.
Clinical Coordinator of Physical Therapy
Continental Medical Systems At El Dorado Hospital
10.1993 - 04.1994
- Mentored new clinical staff members for orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Travel Physical Therapist
Group One Therapy
07.1992 - 10.1993
Physical Therapist
Lutheran General Hospital
06.1990 - 07.1992
- Managed caseload in orthopedic and neurologic inpatient rehab, acute care, and outpatient settings.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions
Louisville, KY04.2019
Fellowship in Manual Therapy - Physical Therapy Fellowship
Manual Therapy Institute
Park City, UT02.2017
Master of Physical Therapy -
University of Maryland At Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.1990
Skills
- Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Trained in Diagnostics and Prognostics
- Pain Management Techniques
- Adaptive to Changing Environments
- Orthopedics Specialist- Fellowship trained
Additional Information
Peer Reviewed Publications:
- Stanley RK, Stafford DJ, Rasch E, Rodgers MM. Development of a functional assessment measure for manual wheelchair users. J Rehabil Res Dev. 40 (4):301-308 2003.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
- A Clinician’s Guideline on Anatomy, Biomechanics, Examination, and Interventions of the Foot and Ankle, continuing education lab instructor, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX October 4-5, 2014
- Functional Outcome Tool for Wheelchair Dependent Individuals, Feliciano (Stafford) DJ, Stanley RK, Rodgers MM, poster presentation at Combined Sections Meeting APTA, Seattle, Washington, 1999.
- Movement System Classification and Impairment-Based Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with Low Back and Leg Pain: A Case Report, Manual Therapy Institute, San Marcos, TX, Feb 2017.
Instructor Awards/Recognition:
- Professor of Program Award Angelo State University Physical Therapy Program 2016
- Outstanding Adjunct Lecturer Award Angelo State University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Licensure Information/Registration Number: Virginia Physical Therapy License 235004350, Texas 1168160
Certifications:
- Dry Needling Training 2022
- Epic Credentialed Trainer- Inpatient Clinical Documentation 2020
- Manual Therapy Certification and Fellowship, 2017
- Complex Lymphedema Therapy Certification, 2002
- Neuro-developmental Training Certification, 1994
Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Trio Rehabiliitation And Wellness Solutions
08.2021 - 08.2023
Physical Therapist
University Health System
02.2011 - 07.2021
Physical Therapist
Broward Health
12.2008 - 06.2010
Physical Therapist
Virginia Health Rehabilitation Agency
08.2007 - 06.2008
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Angelo State University
10.2006 - Current
Physical Therapist
Tidewater Physical Therapy
02.2005 - 06.2006
Physical Therapist
Tuomey Medical Center
06.2003 - 05.2004
Physical Therapist
Kapi'olani Women's Center
03.1999 - 06.2001
Teaching Assistant
University Of Maryland At Baltimore
01.1997 - 05.1998
Senior Physical Therapist
Inova Center For Rehabilitation
08.1995 - 04.1998
Senior Physical Therapist
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
04.1994 - 06.1995
Program Instructor
Pima Medical Institute
04.1994 - 06.1995
Clinical Coordinator of Physical Therapy
Continental Medical Systems At El Dorado Hospital
10.1993 - 04.1994
Travel Physical Therapist
Group One Therapy
07.1992 - 10.1993
Physical Therapist
Lutheran General Hospital
06.1990 - 07.1992
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions
Fellowship in Manual Therapy - Physical Therapy Fellowship
Manual Therapy Institute
Master of Physical Therapy -
University of Maryland At Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Marquette University
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