MAZEN M. Alqahtani, PT, MSc, DSc, VRC. Riyadh, C: 0554488615 mazenalyahya@gmail.com PERSONAL INFORMATION. Place of Birth: Riyadh Date of Birth: 2nd of February 1981 Present Resident in RIYADH Sex: Male Status: Married with 4 Kids Hobbies: International Travel, Hiking, Tennis SUMMARY Plan and set up the goals at higher level to improve services performance in order t o meet patient satisfaction. Headed the team of Rehabilitation center and achieved the local and international accreditation '' JCI accreditation '' Provide the needed support and guidance for all rehabilitation staff. Work toward implant a specific main outcome tool as the main reference for the group to measure employe and services performances at the same time. Capability to organize the process of care through specific paths concept, that ensure the services will be provided to clients in efficient and systematic manner. Periodic review of clinical performance and services given to clients. Strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students becomelife-long scholars and learners. Motivating and talented Personable clinical administrator professional driven to inspire work team to achieve targeted goals. Physical Therapist driven to inspire staff to pursue work and personal excellence. Work in Neurology and Vestibular clinics as a master clinical expert. Trained Neurologic and Vestibular US entry-level DPT and post professional Students. Flexible clinical and educator experienced in virtual evaluation and treatments. Had Advanced courses in the health administration skill and styles. Has Excellent background in clinic and Research. HIGHLIGHTS Committed to cultivating team member leadership Excellent memory for faces and names Accomplished researcher in Vestibular Rehabilitation and neurology. Mastering a clinical and administrative skill. Effective use of multimedia and E-health tools. Exceptional written and verbalcommunicator.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS First author to an article published in the Prestigious Journal of Vestibular Rehabilitation 2015. Named to the Dean's List 4 times in the program of Doctor of Science inphysical Therapy in Loma Linda University, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013,and Winter 2013. EXPERIENCE 07/2004 to 09/2006 Physical Therapist concentration in orthopedic, spine, and vestibular cases. Worked as a Training Coordinator for interns from different universities and planned their internship period, 2006. Worked as a coordinator in the Allied Health Credentials Committee, 2011. Worked in the Research Committee in the Physical Therapy Department, 2011. 09/2006 to 08/2007 Senior Physical Therapist Managing junior staff and medical screening clinic concentration in orthopedic, spine, and vestibular cases.. Worked as a coordinator in the Allied Health Credentials Committee,2007. Worked as Committee chair in Research Committee in the Physical Therapy Department,2007. 08/2007 to 12/2007 Supervisor Physical Therapy OPD Supervising all Rehabilitation OPD clinics Managing all OPD administrative work and run ground case meetings concentration in orthopedic, spine, and vestibular cases. Lead the " JCI accreditation " preparation committee,, Worked as A representative for Allied Health Credentials Committee,. 08/2010 to 07/2011 Chaif Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Section King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Dammam - Dammam Supervising all Rehabilitation Inpt and OPD clinics Managing Rehabilitation administrative work and run ground case meetings Worked as A representative for Allied Health Credentials Committee,. 07/2011 to 09/2014 Teaching Assistant Loma Linda University- Loma Linda, CA Maintained a teaching load of 1 or 2 graduate courses each quarter. Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions. Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds. Supervised and instructed students during practical sessions.
07/2014 to present Chairman of Physical therapy and Health Rehabilitation Science Department Assistant Professor- Neurology and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Majmaah University - Al Majmaah, Riyadh area, KSA Operat and work with faculty to prepare strategic plans, as well as annual reports describing faculty, program, and department activities/initiatives. recruiting and supervising faculty while aiding in their professional development. hiring and supervising support personnel; maintaining department facilities and equipment; planning and administering department budgets; participating in outreach activities; participating in administrative meetings; Member of university hospital establish committee. Member of establishment council of orthotics and prosthetics Majmaah center Work with PMO of new investment Majmaah rehabilitation hospital EDUCATION 2004 Bachelor of Science:Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation King Saud University- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2010 Master of Science:Rehabilitation sciences with Concentration in Musculoskeletal and manipulation therapy University Of Pittsburgh- Pittsburgh, PA, USA Advanced coursework in Spine and Orthopedic. Attended APTA Annual Conference in Boston, MA, USA, 2010. Volunteered to be the President of the Saudi Students Club in Pittsburgh by Students Election. 2014 Doctor Of Science (PhD):Physical Therapy Loma Linda University- Loma Linda, CA, USA 4/4 GPA ( Honer) Advanced coursework in Physical Therapy, Health administration, clinical, and Research. worked in a clinical setting Worked in a Research Lab Worked as a Teaching Assistant. Attended APTA CSM Conference in 2012, San Diego, CA, USA.
AWARDS Awarded the SACM Outstanding Student in 2010. Golden Key Award for Honor International Students 2013. Awarded the SACM Outstanding Student in 2014. Awarded King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Award for outstanding students 2014. Awarded Saudi Arabian Airlines for outstanding students 2014. Student Organization Awards from Professional Development Center, 2015. CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS IN PT and Rehab. 01/07: Symposium on Challenges in the Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injury ; King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 8 CME. 03/07: Workshop on Role of Physical Therapy in Urinary Incontinence Workshop ; Dammam Central Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 5 CME. 03/07: Patient Education as an Intervention Technique for Knee Osteoarthritis ; Armed Forces Hospital, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; 4 CME. 04/07: Facial Nerve Symposium ; King Fahad University Hospital, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia; 4 CME. 05/07: Clinical Neurological Assessment Workshop ; King Fahad Specialist Hospital; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; 4 CME. 11/07: 2nd Gulf Colloquium for Physical Therapy ; KFUH; Alkhobar: KSA; 16 CME. 02/08: Stroke Assessment Workshop ; KFSH-D; Dammam; KSA; 11 CME. 04/08: Manual Therapy Workshop ; KFSH-D; Dammam; KSA. 02/10: "BLS for health providers"; Center for Emergency Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA; USA. 09/09-03/10: "Weekly Clinical Rotation lectures at the University of Pittsburgh", Pittsburgh, PA. USA. 06/10: "The Annual Conference and Exposition of APTA", Boston, MA, USA 06/10: "Evidence-Based Manual Therapy"; Boston, MA; USA; 12 CME. 1 & 2/12/2010: "KFSH-D Research and Education Week"; Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 7 CME. 04/12/2010: "Presentation Session Workshop"; KFSH-D, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 2 CME. 08 & 09/12/2010: "Clinical Research & Quality Lectures Series"; Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 6 CME. 08/03/2011-09/03/2011: "Advanced Medical Taping Course"; KFSH-D; 13 CME. 04/02/2012-07/02/2012: "Combined Section Meeting for APTA", Different lectures and courses in PT, San Diego, CA, 2012. 8/01/2012-03/06/2012: "Retrain the Brain "Seminar Series: Integration of thebrain, Manipulative Therapy, and Movement Science"; Loma Linda, CA, USA, 100 CME. 10/07/2012: " Current Concepts in the Management of Individuals with Vestibular Dysfunction", American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria, VA, USA, 3 CME. 6-11/ July 2015: " Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course", Los Angeles, CA, USA, 40 CME.
SELF-DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES 22/02/2015: " Total Quality Management"; California, USA, 10 Hours. 23/02/2015: "Leadership for Frontline Manager to Top Executive", California, USA. 23/02/2015: " Strategic Management", California, USA. DISSERTATION LANGUAGES Dissertation: RCT "The Effect of cervical muscle fatigue on postural stability during virtual reality " investigates the effect of SOT using BERTIC facility. Bilingual Arabic/English, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. PUBLICATIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE Johnson EG, Alqahtani MM. Effect of sitting pause times on balance after supine to standing transfer in low light environments Alqahtani MM, Johnson EG, Landal R. Effect of Cervical Muscle Fatigue on postural stability during virtual reality Alqahtani MM, Johnson EG. The Influence of Cervical Muscle Fatigue on Motion Sensitivity Alqahtani MM, Johnson EG, Landal R, Lohman E, Bahjri K. Systematic Review of Cervicogenic Dizziness. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2015. In Press. * Worked in research project in the University of Pittsburgh, 2010. * Member in the Saudi in the USA association. * SACM Mentors for providing academic advice for students. * President of the Saudi Students Club in Pittsburgh University, 2007-2008. * Co-founder of the Saudi House in Inland Empire which include four Universities in Southern California. * Worked with the Saudi Consulate in Los Angeles, CA in the appreciation for the Para- Olympics, 2014. REFERENCES Susan Whitney DPT,PhD, NCS, ATC,FAPTA University Of Pittsburgh. E-mail address: whitney@pitt.edu Eric Johnson, PT, DSc, OCS. Loma Linda University E-mail Address: ejohnson@llu.edu Monday January, 2017.