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Tiffany King, PT, DPT,

Tiffany King, PT, DPT,

Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy Education

College of Health Sciences

tking@westernu.edu

Join year: 2021

  • Education

    DPT, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, 2011

    BS, Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL, 2007

  • Certification

    BLS/AED Certified through the American Heart Association

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification/AHA

    Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary - (Spring, 2021)

  • Professional Experience

    Academe

    Department of Physical Therapy Education Program
    Physical Therapy Faculty Member: FTE
    Instructor, non-tenured
    Western University of Health Sciences – Oregon
    Lebanon, Oregon
    January 4, 2021 – Present

    Western University College of Health Science
    Post-professional DPT Program
    Co-Instructor: 1 term
    March 2021 – June 2021

    Physical Therapy Assistant Program
    Physical Therapy Adjunct Faculty
    Instructor
    Mount Hood Community College
    Gresham, Oregon
    February 2022 - June 2022

    Clinical Practice

    McKenzie-Williamette Hospital
    Level III Trauma Center
    Springfield, OR
    February 2023 – Current

    Adventist Health – Portland/Oregon Health & Science University
    Acute Care/ICU/CV-ICU
    Portland, Oregon
    November 2018 – December 2020

    Adventist Health – Portland: Women’s Specialty Outpatient Clinic
    Lymphedema, Wound Care Management
    Portland, Oregon
    November 2018 – December 2020

    Methodist Charlton Medical Center
    Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
    Level IV Trauma Center
    Dallas, Texas
    January 2014 – June 2018

    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas
    William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
    Level I Trauma Center
    Dallas, Texas
    July 2012 – April 2015

    Zale Lipshy Pavillion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
    Neurology Critical Care
    Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
    Dallas, Texas
    July 2012 – April 2015

    Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital
    Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
    Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility
    Dallas, Texas
    January 2012 – July 2012

  • Courses

    PT 8750 Community Service & Outreach – Course Coordinator

    PT 5330 Patient Care and Clinical Skills – Course Coordinator

    PT 8710 Practical Applications Lab – Foundational Skills

    PT 5430 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems: Examination, Evaluation, & Management in Physical Therapy – Course Coordinator

    PT 7565 Management of Complex Conditions in Inpatient Settings – Course Coordinator

  • Research Interest

    Current/Active Research Activity

    Perceptions on Strategies to Improve Oxygenation and Ventilation in Physical Therapist Practice
    Manuscript submitted: CVP Journal (June 2023)
    Sponsor: American Physical Therapy Association

  • Awards

    2020 Stewards Award

    AH-Portland Women’s Specialty Clinic – Lymphedema

  • Organizations

    National Association of Black Physical Therapists, Inc.
    Spring 2021 – Current
    Role: PT Member

    American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)
    January 2022 – Current
    Role: Member

    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) -Oregon Board of Directors
    January 2022 – December 2022
    Role: Director

    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - Oregon Chapter
    November 2019 – December 2021
    Role: Chapter Delegate

    Oregon Physical Therapy Association
    March 2018 – Present
    Role: Licensed Member

    American Physical Therapy Association
    September 2007 – Present
    Role: Physical Therapy Member

    Academy of Acute Care American Physical Therapy Association
    Role: PT Member

    Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary American Physical Therapy Association
    Role: PT Member

    Academy of Education American Physical Therapy Association
    Subcom: Cardiopulmonary
    Role: PT Member

  • Committees

    AH-Portland Diversity & Inclusion Committee

  • Community Organizations

    Community Service

    Feed the Mass – Portland
    2020 – June, 2021

    Tango Tab – Feed the City (Dallas)
    2016 - 2019

    Dallas Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals
    2013 – 2018

    North Texas Food Bank
    2016 - 2018

    Salvation Army
    2013- 2018

    VA North Texas Health Care System
    2013 -2015

    Dallas Life Foundation
    2012 – 2015

    Austin Street Center
    2014 – 2015

    Brighter Tomorrows Women’s Shelter
    2014 – 2015

  • Publications

    Peer Reviewed Publications

    Millar AL, Village D, King T, McKenzie G, Lee J, Lopez C. Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Assessment by Physical Therapists in the Outpatient Setting—An Observational Study. Cardiopulm Phys Ther J. 2016;27(3):90-95.

    Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

    Title: Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Assessment by Physical Therapists in the Outpatient Setting
    Occasion: American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting
    Location/Date: Chicago, Illinois; February 2012