Celia M Pechak, PT, PhD, MPH - UTEP

Celia M Pechak, PT, PhD, MPH

CURRICULUM VITAE

January 2017

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program 1101 North Campbell (physical location) 500 West University (mailing address) El Paso, Texas 79968 915-747-7289 cmpechak@utep.edu

LICENSE: Texas Physical Therapy License #1105310

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

Institution

Location

Degree

Texas Woman's Univ

Dallas, Texas

PhD

University of Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii

MPH

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin BS

Date 2007 1995 1985

Major Physical Therapy Public Health Physical Therapy

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:

Employer

Location

Position

Date

UTEP

El Paso, Texas

Associate Professor, Tenured

Sept 2015-present

UTEP

El Paso, Texas

Interim Associate Program Director

June 2015-present

UTEP

El Paso, Texas

Assistant Professor

2009-2015

UT Health Sci Center

Tyler, Texas

Senior Physical Therapist 2006-2009

Mother Frances

Tyler, Texas

Staff Physical Therapist 2001-2006

UT Health Sci Center

Tyler, Texas

Rehab Coordinator

1997-2001

Gardendale Rehab

Jacksonville, Texas Director, Rehabilitation 1996-1997

Hale Nani Rehab

Honolulu, Hawaii Director, Physical Therapy 1994-1996

Hilo Hospital

Hilo, Hawaii

Staff Physical Therapist 1991-1993

Dooley Foundation

Kathmandu, Nepal Physiotherapy Faculty 1990

Rehab Temp Inc

Dallas, Texas

Contract Physical Therapist 1989-1990

Seattle VA Medical Center Seattle, Washington Physical Therapist

1985-1989

SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES:

Publications:

2017

Garrand K, Pechak C, Gell N, Jimenez L. Survey of disability competence

teaching and assessment strategies in physical therapist education. J Phys

Ther Educ. In press.

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2017 2017 2016

2016 2015 2014 2014 2014

2013 2013

2012 2012 2012 2011

Pechak C, Magnusson D, Black JD. Transforming society: global health and health policy. Phys Ther J - Policy Adm Leadership. In press (expected publication May 2017). Summers C, Mueller V, Pechak C, Sias J. Incorporating Spanish language instruction into health sciences programs in a Hispanic-serving institution. Submitted to J Hispanic Higher Educ. In press. Villarreal E, Pechak C. Mid-curricular evaluation of the effects on Doctor of Physical Therapy students of an integrated Spanish language training model. Accepted September, 2016 by the J Phys Ther Educ. In press (expected publication January 2018). Pechak C, Black JD. Global health competencies for physiotherapist education in the United States. Physio Res Int. 2016;21(3):188-98. DOI:10.1002/pri.1645 Gonzalez E, Summers C, Pechak C. How should we prepare rehabilitation sciences students to work with low English proficient Spanish-speaking patients? J Allied Health.2015;44(2). Pechak C, Diaz D, Dillon L. Integrating Spanish language training across a physical therapist curriculum: a case report of one program's efforts to promote linguistic competence. Phys Ther. 2014;94(12):1807-1815. Pechak C, Black JD. Proposed guidelines for international clinical education in US-based physical therapist education programs: results of a focus group and Delphi study. Phys Ther. 2014;94(4):1-15. DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20130246 Pechak C, Black JD. Exploring international clinical education in US-based programs: identifying common practices and modifying an existing conceptual model of international service-learning. Physio Theor Pract. 2014;30(2):94-104. DOI:10.3109/09593985.2013.816893 Pechak C, Black JD. Benefits and challenges of international clinical education from a US-based physiotherapist faculty perspective. Physio Res Int. 2013;18:239-249. DOI: 10.1002/pri.1556 Pechak C, Gonzalez G, Summers C, Capshaw S. Interprofessional education: a pilot study of rehabilitation sciences students participating in interdisciplinary international service-learning. J Allied Health. 2013;42(3):e61-66. Del Porto H, Pechak C, Smith D, Reed-Jones RJ. Biomechanical effects of obesity on balance. Int J Exer Sci. 2012;5(4):301-320. Pechak C. Survey of international clinical education in physical therapist education. J Phys Ther Educ. 2012;26(1):69-77. Lattanzi JB, Pechak C. Educating globally minded physical therapist students: curriculum strategies to equip the next generation. J Phys Ther Educ. 2012;26(1):55-60. Lattanzi JB, Pechak C. A conceptual framework for international servicelearning course planning: promoting a foundation for ethical practice in the physical therapy and occupational therapy professions. J Allied Health. 2011;40(2):103-109.

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2011 2009 2009

Pechak C, Thompson M. Going global in physical therapist education: international service-learning in United States-based programs. Physio Res Int. 2011;16(4):225-236. DOI: 10.1002/pri.501 Pechak C, Thompson M. A conceptual model of optimal international service-learning and its application to global health initiatives in rehabilitation. Phys Ther. 2009;89(11):1192-1202. DOI: 10.2522/ ptj.20080378 Pechak C, Thompson M. International service-learning and other international volunteer service in physical therapist education programs in the US and Canada. J Phys Ther Educ. 2009;23(1):71-79.

Invited Commentaries/Contributions:

2010

Pechak C. Invited Clinician's Commentary. Physio Can. 2010; 62(3):274-275.

2010

Pechak C. Issues in Rehabilitation. Health Volunteers Overseas website.



Article (non-refereed):

2009

Pechak C, Cleaver S. A call for a critical examination of ethics in global health

initiatives in physical therapy education. Health Policy and Administration

Resource. 2009;9(2):9-10.

Online Teaching Module:

2007

Pechak C, Thompson M. Disability and Rehabilitation in Developing Countries.

Global Health Education Consortium Global Health Course Modules Project.

.

Resource Guides:

2010

Pechak C. International Clinical Education Guide (Completed for the APTA

Global Health Special Interest Group)

2010

Pechak C. Resource Guide for International Service-Learning in Physical

Therapy Education Programs, 3rd ed. (Completed for the APTA Global Health

Special Interest Group)

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Membership in Professional Organizations:

1983-present

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

1995-present

Health Volunteers Overseas

1996-present

APTA, Section on Health Policy & Administration

1996-present

APTA, Global Health Special Interest Group

1996-present

Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA)

2003-present

APTA, Acute Care Section

2005-present

APTA, Education Section

2009-present

APTA, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section

2002-present

Texas Physical Therapy Foundation

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University Service:

University

2016-present

Member, UTEP's Community-Engagement Community of Practice

Sep 2015-Dec 2016 Fellow, UTEP Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETaL)

Sep 2014-present Member, Graduate Council

Jan 2014-May 2014 UTEP Impact Project (Faculty Mentor for undergraduate student)

Nov 2013-present UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo (Faculty Judge & Mentor)

Oct 2009-Aug 2015 Member, Faculty Senate Student Welfare Committee

College of Health Sciences (CHS)

2016-present

Member (representing DPT Program), CHS and School of Pharmacy's

Interprofessional Education Task Force

Jan 2016-present Member, Search Committee, Rehabilitation Counseling Program

(Assistant Professor)

Sep 2016-2017 Member, Search Committee, Kinesiology Dept (Assistant Professor)

Sep 2015-2016 Member, Search Committee, Kinesiology Dept (PETE Position)

Mar 2015-present Member, CHS Task Force to complete feasibility study of improving

training of CHS students related to healthy eating & active living

Jun 2015-present Member, CHS Academic Affairs Committee

Sep 2012-2015 Member, CHS Student Affairs Committee

Sep 2009-2012 Member, CHS Community Affairs Committee

Sep 2009-2011 Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, Border Institute for Excellence

in Geriatric Education Grant

Sep 2009-present Member, Community and Academic Partnerships for Health Science

Research (CAPHSR)

Nov 2009-2014 Member, Steering Committee for CAPHSR

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Sep-Dec 2016

Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Assistant /Assoc Professor)

Aug 2015-2016 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Assistant Professor, MSK)

Jan 2015-present Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Program Director)

Jul 2014-2015

Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position)

May 2014-present Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2016

Nov 2013-2014 Member, Faculty Search Committee (Anatomist position)

Sept 2013-present Chair, Curriculum Committee

Aug 2011-2012 Coordinator & Lead Author, Accreditation Self-Study Report

Aug 2011-2012 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Program Director)

Aug-Dec 2011

Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Professor position)

Aug 2011-2012 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neurological Rehab position)

May 2011-2013 Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2013

Jan 2010-present PT Program Marketing Subcommittee

Oct 2009-2011

Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position)

Jun 2009-2011

Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2011

Jun-Aug 2009

Member, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position)

Apr 2009-2013 Member, Curriculum Committee

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Professional Service:

2016-present

Manuscript reviewer, Frontiers in Public Health

2016

External reviewer, Promotion dossier (for 2 universities)

2015-present

Manuscript reviewer, Phys Ther

2014

Invited mentor in Abstract Mentoring Programme, World

Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Physical Therapy Congress

2015

2013

External reviewer, Promotion dossier

2013-present

Manuscript reviewer, Physiother Theor Pract

2011-present

Manuscript reviewer, J Phys Ther Educ

2011-present

Manuscript reviewer, Physiother Can

2011

External reviewer, Tenure & promotion packet

2010-2011

Faculty advisor for Miniature-Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Texas

Physical Therapy Foundation

2010-2011

Appointment to American Physical Therapy Association Task Force on

Global Engagement

2010

Abstract reviewer, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, World

Physical Therapy Congress 2010

2010

Invited mentor in Abstract Mentoring Programme, World

Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Physical Therapy Congress

2011

2013-2017

Chair, Global Health Special Interest Group (GHSIG)

2008-2013

Vice-Chair, GHSIG

2009-2013

Founder & Organizer, GHSIG's Annual Global Health Reception

2008

External reviewer, transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

coursework

2005-2008

Co-Chair of Publicity, GHSIG

2005-2007

Founder and Moderator of GHSIG Listserv

2006-2009

Member, East Texas District Minority Scholarship Review Committee

2004-2008

Volunteer, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation annual golf

tournament fundraiser

2001-2004

Chair, Physical Therapy Overseas Steering Committee

2000-2005

Member, Physical Therapy Overseas Steering Committee

1997-2004

East Texas District Secretary, Texas Physical Therapy Association

Global Community Service:

GUATEMALA

International Service-Learning

2010-2014

Interdisciplinary service-learning project at Obras Sociales del Santo

Hermano Pedro, Antigua (as part of elective Rehabilitation & Global

Health course) ? annual 10 day project with team of physical therapy,

occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology faculty &

students

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