Cecelia Griffith
Balance and Falls SIG Chair
Education:
ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE, North Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Summa cum Laude June 2005
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Columbia, Missouri
Bachelor of Health Science, Physical Therapy, Cum Laude, 1982
Continuing Education: Over 800 hours in geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, manual therapy, pulmonary rehab, chronic disease management, pain management, administration/management, and other rehab topics.
Certifications:
not provided
Current Practice:
National Specialist for Gentiva Health Services resonsible for clinical developement, research and staff training and development for clinical specialties. Mentors clinical leaders and locations to improve clinical practice patters and patient outcomes.
Employment:
5 years of healthcare experience with 29 years in PT practice including patient care, management, case management, compliance, and clinical development as well as clinical educator for over 10 colleges and universities
Professional Contributions:
Has presented at APTA national and state conferences, as well as local education conference in Kansas and South Carolina; co-author of 5 poster presentations; participated in clinical research at Ft. Hays State University, Clemson University and Gentiva Health services. Publication of 2 clinical abstracts in professional publications
Professional Awards:
Awards of recognition for service from the Missouri Chapter of the MS Society and the Missouri Chapter of the American Heart Association; Certificate of Recognition for service to the Neurology Section Balance and Falls SIG
Previous Involvement in the Neurology Section:
Member of the Neurology Section for greater than 15 years and has been a part of the Balance and Falls SIG since it's redevelopment in 2006 serving as member and chair of the SIG nominating committee and currently serving as secretary; also a member of the Geriatric Section, Home Health Section and Cardiopulmonary Section and past member of the HPA section; as a member of South Carolina chapter and past member of the Kansas chapter of the APTa has assisted with several legislative initiatives to support and promote the ethical practice of physical therapy
Why Are You Running For This Position?
As a dedicated member of the Balance & Falls SIG, I feel I have the necessary leadership skills and committment necessary to move the SIG forward in meeting the needs of Section and SIG members and achieving our goals for the next 3 years. Having served the SIG for the past 5 years in a variety of capacities I can also provide support for and mentor new officers and members of the SIG.