Gresham
CURRICULUM VITAE
Barbara Bailey Gresham, PT, PhD, GCS
2475 Culpepper Lane
China Spring, TX 76633
254-366-5964
Education:Texas Woman’s University
Dallas, Texas
2007 – 2013
Physical Therapy with emphasis on Educational Administration
PhD
Dissertation: Program, Institution, and Productivity Characteristics as Predictors of Physical Therapy Education Program Graduation Rates and Licensure Pass Rates
Baylor University
Waco, Texas
1993 – 1995
Biology/Physiology
MS
Thesis: Effects of Vitamin E on Endurance During Exhaustive Exercise and Following Inactivity
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
1979 – 1980
Physical Therapy
BS
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas
1976 – 1979
Major/Minor: Biology/Chemistry
Licensure: Texas Physical Therapy License #1026177
Certifications: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatrics, 5/16/2011
Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education Certified Clinical Instructor, 10/17/2009
Employment and Positions Held:Associate Professor and Director
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, Texas
December 2013 - present
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Baylor Scott & White Health - Hillcrest
Waco, Texas
Jan 2010 – Dec 2013
Therapy Manager
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
Waco, Texas
May 2006 – Jan 2010
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas
1999 - 2006
Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas
1987 - 1999
Contract therapist for various home health, outpatient and skilled nursing facilities
Waco, Texas
1987 – 2006
PTA Program Faculty
McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas
1986-1987
Staff Physical Therapist
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center
Waco, Texas
1985 – 1986
Staff Physical Therapist
Crawford Physical Therapy
Waco, Texas
1984
Physical Therapy Director
Llano Memorial Hospital
Llano, Texas
1981 - 1984
Staff Physical Therapist
Lufkin Memorial Hospital
Lufkin, Texas
1980 - 1981
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Gresham B, Thompson M, Luedkte-Hoffmann K, Tietze M (2015). Institutional and Program Factors Predict Physical Therapist Assistant Program Graduation Rate and Licensure Examination Pass Rate. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 29(4),27-36..
Task Force for the Development of Student Clinical Performance Instruments. (Roach KE, Gandy J, Deusinger SS, Clark S, Gramet P, Gresham B, Hagler P, Lewthwaite R, May BJ, Sanders B, Strube MJ, Rainey Y)(2002). The development and testing of APTA clinical performance instruments. Journal of Physical Therapy, 82(4),329-353.
Peer-Reviewed Presentations:
Gresham B. Developing Effective PT/PTA Teams. TPTA Heart of Texas District Meeting, Belton, TX, November 2015.
DeVahl J, Engelke J, Gresham B, Jackson C. Nuts and Bolts for the Novice DCE/ACCE: Building a Foundation for Student Success. APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 2015.
Gresham B. Ethical Stamina: Staying the Course in PT Practice. TPTA Heart of Texas District Meeting, Belton TX, April 2015; TPTA East Texas District Meeting, Kilgore TX, November 2015.
Gresham B, Luedtke-Hoffmann K, Tietze M, Thompson M. Institutional and Program Factors Predict Physical Therapist Program Graduation Rate and Licensure Examination Pass Rate (poster). American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February 2015.
Gresham B, Luedtke-Hoffmann K, Tietze M, Thompson M. Institutional and Program Factors Predict Physical Therapist Assistant Program Graduation Rate and Licensure Examination Pass Rate (poster). American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, February 2015.
Gresham B, Trammell K. Developing Effective PT/PTA Teams. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Galveston TX, October 2014.
Gresham B. Ethics: Integrity and Accountability in Physical Therapy Practice. Texas Physical Therapy Association Heart of Texas District Meeting, Waco TX, Feb 2014, April 2012.
Gresham B. Maintaining Professional Integrity in a Challenging Health Care Environment. American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Tampa Florida, June 2012.
Gresham B. Medicare Update for FY12: Post-Acute Care. Texas Physical Therapy Association Heart of Texas District Meeting, Waco TX, September 2011.
Invited Presentations:
Gresham B.Implementing Change: One Facility’s Experience Implementing the UDS PRO-Doc System. Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation Annual Conference, Buffalo, New York, August 2011.
Gresham B. RC 40-01 Task Force Update: Future Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Austin TX, October 2002.
APTA Task Force for the Development of Student Clinical Performance Instruments. The Clinical Performance Instrument for PTs and PTAs (panel presentation). American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February 1996.
Books/Book Chapters:
Gresham, B. Concepts of Evidence Based Practice for Physical Therapist Assistants. Philadelphia PA: F. A. Davis, Co; 2016.
Honors and Awards:
NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Teaching Excellence Award, 1997
Service to the Profession:
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) Accreditation Services Committee, 2016-2020
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) Specialization Academy of Content Experts, 2016-2017, 2012-2013
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), APTA
Chair, 2007 – 2009
Commissioner, 1999-2002, 2005 – 2009
On-Site Reviewer, 1990-1999, 2002 – 2005, 2009-present
Reader/Consultant, 1995-1999, 2002-2005, 2009-present
American Physical Therapy Association
Member, 1979-present
Section Member: Education, Acute Care, Research, Geriatrics, Health Policy
Member, Educational Programs for the PTA Task Force, 2013-2014
House of Delegates, Texas Chapter, 1999-2000, 2007-2008
Member, RC-40-01 Task Force on Future Role of the PTA, 2001 - 2003
Consultant, Coalitions for Consensus (Normative Model for PTA Education), 1997
Co-Chair, Task Force for Development of Clinical Performance Instrument, 1994-1997
Texas Physical Therapy Association
Nominating Committee, 2014-2017
Chair, 2015-16
Reviewer, Continuing Competence Approval Program, 2012-present
District Vice-Chair, Heart of Texas District, 2011 - present
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
Reviewer, Educational Leadership Conference Abstract Submissions, 2015
Texas Consortium of PTA Educators
Member and held various offices, including Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer between 1992 and 2006
Service to the Institution:
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor:
Program Development – Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Graduate Council
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center:
Stroke Committee (achieved Jt. Commission Stroke Certification)
Orthopedic/Total Joint Committee (working toward Jt. Commission Joint Program Certification)
Rehab Unit Leadership Committee (achieved Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities Certification for Inpatient Rehab Unit and Stroke Specialty)
Electronic Documentation Development Committee for Rehab Unit
McLennan Community College:
SACS Committee Chair for SACS Self-Study Report, 1992
CAPTE Accreditation Self-Study Reports, 1992, 2000
Numerous committees including Health Careers Committee, Wellness Committee, Tartan Scholar Selection Committee, Commencement Committee, PTA Advisory Committee
Service to the Community:
Waco High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association President, 2002-2003
Waco High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association Officer, 1999-2005
Waco Striders, current member and volunteer
Friends for Life volunteer
Wounded Warriors volunteer
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