Rebecca Bliss PT, DPT, NCS, c/ndt PO Box 159 Wingate, NC 28174 704-233-8358 r.bliss@wingate.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Wingate University Education: CURRICULUM VITAE University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Aug 2016 to Present Major: Health Science Doctorate of Health Science December 2019 (anticipated) Des Moines University Des Moines, IA 2012 to 2014 Major: Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy - 2014 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY 2000 to 2001 Major: Physical Therapy Master of Science - 2001 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY 1996 to 2000 Major: Clinical Science Bachelor of Science - 2000 Licensure Information/Registration Number: North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; Physical Therapist #P8796 Issued 11/1/2001, expiring 1/31/2018 Missouri State Board of Healing Arts; Physical Therapist #2013016092 Issued 04/30/2013, expiring 01/31/2018 Kansas State Board of Physical Therapist; Physical Therapist #11-04406 Issued 06/13/2012, expiring 12/31/207 NYS Physical Therapy Office of the Professions; Physical Therapist #027217 Issued 07/15/2005, expiring 12/31/2008
Certifications: Board Certified Clinical Specialist Neurological Physical Therapy American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 2016-2026 Impact Trained Physical Therapist ImPACT 2016-Present Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification 2011-Present Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation 2010-2020 Neuro-Developmental Treatment of the Adult with Hemiplegia Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association 2007 to Present CPR Certification American Heart Association 2001-05/2017 Employment and Positions Held: April 2017-Present Wingate University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Assistant Professor PO Box 159; Wingate, NC 28174 March 2015-March 2017 University of Saint Mary Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Assistant Professor Leavenworth, KS June 2013-February 2016 Select Physical Therapy Senior Physical Therapist & Concussion Coordinator Kansas City, MO July 2012-May 2013 Preferred Physical Therapy PRN Physical Therapist Lansing, KS
August 2010-May 2012 Activcare Physical Therapy Senior Physical Therapist Fayetteville, NC June 2006-April 2010 Cape Fear Valley Health System Senior Physical Therapist Fayetteville, NC September 2005-June 2006 Access Physical Therapy Staff Physical Therapist Montgomery, NY November 2001-February 2004 Cape Fear Valley Health System Staff Physical Therapist Fayetteville, NC Non-Peer Reviewed Publications: Bliss, R. Concussion Management and Return to Play Protocols. Missouri Youth Soccer Association Fall Newsletter; Sept 2014; Kansas City, MO Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Invited Lectures Current Trends in Vestibular Rehabilitation Following Concussion; International Pain and Spine Institute Evening Education Series; Kansas City, MO; March 2014 Oral/Platform Presentations at Professional Meetings Bliss, R., Reddell, A. The Missing Link: Visual and Vestibular Deficits Following Concussion. MAATA Annual Conference. La Vista, NE, March 16, 2017 Bliss,R., Quinlin, K. Rehab Strategies Following Concussion: The PT/AT Relationship. MAATA Annual Conference. La Vista, NE, March 17, 2017 Recovery in Traumatic Brain Injury: Exercise May be the Best Medicine; KPTA Fall Conference; Manhattan, KS; October 14, 2016 Current Evidenced Based Practice in Concussion Management; AE Midwest Conference; Kansas City, MO; March 5, 2016 The Role of the Physical Therapist in Concussion Management: Current Evidenced Based Practice Review; MPTA Spring Conference; Kansas City, MO; April 17, 2016
The Role of the Physical Therapist in Concussion Management: Current Evidenced Based Practice Review; KPTA Spring Conference; Wichita, KS; April 9, 2016 Vestibular/Ocular Screening for the ATC; MoATA Education and Leadership Annual Conference; Fayette, MO; February 6, 2016 The Missing Link in Concussion Rehab: Role of Vestibular/Ocular Rehabilitation; APTA National Student Conclave; Omaha NE; October 22, 2015 Help My Patient is Still Dizzy. The Role of Vestibular-Ocular Rehabilitation in Concussion Management; KPTA Fall Conference; Junction City, KS; November 6, 2015 Integration of Orthopedic & Vestibular Rehabilitation in a Person with Failed Traditional Physical Therapy Following MVA: A Case Report Presentation; KPTA Fall Conference; Junction City, KS; November 6, 2015 The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Concussion Management; Mid America Athletic Training Association 36 th Annual Symposium; Omaha, NE; March 18, 2015 Introduction to the Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Concussion Management; Missouri Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference; Columbia, MO; October 18, 2014 The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Concussion Management; Missouri Athletic Training Association Annual Conference; Columbia, MO; February 1, 2014 The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Concussion Management; Children s Mercy Young Athlete Conference; Kansas City, MO; April 11, 2014 Poster Presentations at Professional Meetings Thomas J. Ronck, BS, SPT, Ryan A. Sanft, BS, SPT, Ross P. Eason, BS, SPT, Rick Silvey, BS, BS, PhD, Rebecca Bliss, PT, DPT, NCS, RuiPing Xia, MS, PhD. Relationship between Exercise and Fatigue Level in People with Parkinson s Disease. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February 18, 2017; San Antonio, TX. Xia R, Bahner C, Bliss R, Bond B, Dehan J, Hendricks C, Kinslow C, Morris S, Yoder, A.Implementation of Journal Club in Facilitation of Doctoral Physical Therapy Students Appraisal Skills of Research Evidence: Qualitative Exploration of Students Experiences. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. February 17, 2017; San Antonio, TX. Co-presentation with Nolan, K.; The Use of Botulinum Toxin in Treatment of Lower Extremity Spasticity of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Poster Presentation at APTA CSM; Feb 2002; Boston, MA Other Professional Presentations Bliss, R. Concussion Management by the Physical Therapist; PT Pintcast, Podcast; Omaha, NE; Oct 22, 2015.
Bliss, R. Concussion Management by the Physical Therapist; PT Pintcast, Podcast; Omaha, NE; Oct 22, 2015. Bliss, R. Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation Following Concussion; Missouri Brain Injury Association Annual Conference; Saint Louis, MO; Oct 17, 2014 Bliss, R. Vestibular Dysfunction Following Concussion; Missouri Brain Injury Kansas City Facts and Fallacies Conference; Kansas City, MO; Februrary 2014 Bliss, R. Concussion in the Workplace; Missouri PRIMA Conference; Overland Park, KS.; May 2014 Bliss. R. Concussion Management; Staley High School Parents Night; Kansas City, MO, August 2013 Bliss, R. Fall and Balance Prevention; Leavenworth County Council on Aging; Leavenworth, KS; April 2013 Bliss, R. Clinical Application to Vestibular Rehabilitation; Activcare Physical Therapy; Raleigh, NC; April 2012 Bliss, R. Injury Prevention for Skydivers; US Army Golden Knights Safety Conference; Fort Bragg, NC; March 2012 Bliss, R. Blast Injury Overview and Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation; Brain Injury Symposium Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; Fayetteville, NC; March 2009 Bliss. R. Aquatic Therapy in Stroke Rehab; Stroke Symposium Cape Fear Valley Medical Center; Fayetteville, NC; October 2002 Research Activity: Baseline Vestibular Ocular Function as a Predictor of Injury Occurrence in Division II Collegiate Athletes; University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS 2016-Present Student led survey based research on Athletic Training Knowledge of Vestibular and Ocular Dysfunction Following Concussion Management; University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, KS 2016-2017 Grant Proposals: NONE ship in Scientific/Professional Organizations: National Neurology Section 2001 Present
Education Section Research Section 2015 Present Committee Chair Vestibular SIG Fact Sheet 2015 Present Vestibular SIG Nominating Committee 2014 Present Vestibular SIG 2009 Present Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association 2015 Present State Missouri Brain Injury Association Planning Committee for Concussions Facts and Fallacies 2013 2017 Local North Carolina Physical Therapy Association 2017 to Present Kansas Physical Therapy Association 2015 to 2017 Missouri Physical Therapy Association 2013 to 2015 North Carolina Physical Therapy Association 2001-2012
Support Group Leader North Carolina Brain Injury Association Fayetteville 2009-2012 Community Service: Co-Coordinator - Health and Wellness Fair, Leavenworth Veteran s Hospital 2016 2017 Pro Bono Faculty Advisor St. Vincent Pro Bono Clinic 2016 2017 Volunteer The Whole Person 2016 2017 Snowflake Streak DPT Team - St. Vincent Pro Bono Clinic 2016 2017 Volunteer Doctor of Physical Therapy Health and Wellness Fair, University of St. Mary 2015 2017 Volunteer National Fall Prevention Day, Leavenworth Council on Aging 2015-2017 Volunteer Missouri Brain Injury Association, Kansas City, MO Chapter 2013 2017 Support Group Leader North Carolina Brain Injury Association 2001 2012 Volunteer Wounded Warrior Project 2009 2012 Family Program Advisor Warrior Transition Battalion, US Army 2009 2011 Family Readiness Group Leader, B Company Warrior Transition Battalion, US Army 2009 2010 Family Readiness Group Leader, Bear Mountain Recruiting Company, US Army 2005 2006 Family Readiness Group Leader F Troop 1/1 Cav, US Army 2003 2005 Community Service Volunteer, US Army 2003 2005
Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: University Wingate University Appointed - Interprofessional Education Committee 2017 to present University of Saint Mary Appointed -Center for Active Teaching and Learning Committee 2016 to 2017 Department Appointed Curriculum Committee Wingate Department of Physical Therapy, Wingate, NC 2017 to Present Appointed Research Committee Wingate Department of Physical Therapy, Wingate, NC 2017 to Present Appointed Curriculum Chair, University of Saint Mary Department of Physical Therapy, Leavenworth, KS 2015-2017 Appointed - Assessment Committee University of Saint Mary Department of Physical Therapy, Leavenworth, KS 2015-2017 Honors and Awards: Recipient; 2015 Dean s Award; Des Moines University Recipient; 2001 2004 Patient Satisfaction Award Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Recipient; 2000 Research Award, Ithaca College Continuing Education Attended: IV Step Conference, APTA Columbus, OH, July 2016 KPTA Spring Conference Wichita, KS, April 2016 Course Attendee Neuro RTI NCS Preparatory Course
Web Based, March 2016 Course Attendee APTA Combined Sections Pre-Conference Course Flipped Classroom Anaheim, CA, February 2016 APTA Combined Sections Meeting Anaheim, CA, February 2016 Course Participant ImPACT Training for the Physical Therapist Web Based, March 2016 APTA Faculty Development Workshop Chicago, IL, July 2015 Missouri Brain Injury Concussion Facts and Fallacies Conference Kansas City, MO February 2015 Course Attendee APTA Combined Sections Pre-Conference Course Comprehensive Concussion Management Indianapolis, IN, Feb 2015 APTA Combined Sections Meeting Indianapolis, IN, Feb 2015 Course Attendee APTA Combined Sections Pre-Conference Course Concussion Management Las Vegas, NV, February 2014 APTA Combined Sections Meeting Las Vegas, NV, February 2014 Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-level Physical Therapy Program Wingate University Fall 2017 (Semester 3) DPT 733 Clinical Practice 2; Evaluation, Diagnosis and Intro to Intervention (4) DPT 734 Clinical Integration 1; Application (3) Summer 2017 (Semester 5) DPT 752 Diagnosis and Management of Neurological Conditions 2 (3) Spring 2017 (Semester 7) DPT 774 Patient as Learner (3) CA CA
University of Saint Mary Spring 2017 DPT 832C Vestibular Elective (2) DPT 632 Neuroanatomy/Neuroscience (3) Fall 2016 DPT 820 Community Health and Wellness (2) DPT 823 PT as Educator (2) DPT 623 Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities (3) Summer 2016 DPT 711 Clinical Management of the Adult with Neurological Conditions (4) DPT 710 Motor Control and Motor Learning (2) Spring 2016 DPT 832C Vestibular Elective (2) DPT 632 Neuroanatomy/Neuroscience (3) DPT 732 Clinical Management of the Cardiopulmonary System Fall 2015 DPT 820 Community Health and Wellness (2) DPT 823 PT as Educator (2) DPT 623 Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities (3) Summer 2015 DPT 711 Clinical Management of the Adult with Neurological Conditions (4) DPT 710 Motor Control and Motor Learning (2) Spring 2015 DPT 732 Clinical Management of the Cardiopulmonary System