CURRICULUM VITAE
(May 30, 2023)
Richard Wallace Bohannon
EdD, DPT, FAHA, FAPTA, FASNR, FGSA, FAACPDM, CEEAA
Physical Therapy Consultants
709 Far Post Drive
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 1972‑77
GRADUATE
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, Master of Science in Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise – Major, Administration and Biomechanics – Supporting Areas), 1979‑82
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, Doctor of Education in Adult and Community College Education, 1983‑1988
Boston University, Boston, MA, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2004-2007
University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK, Doctor of Philosophy, 2020 (ongoing)
EMPLOYMENT
INSTITUTION: Fort Bragg Schools, Cameron, NC
TITLE: Per-Diem Contract Therapist (2021-2022)
Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing programs for children with special needs in military elementary and middle-schools.
INSTITUTION: Campbell University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Buies Creek, NC.
TITLE: Professor (2015 – 2019), Adjunct Professor (2019- 2020)
Responsible for teaching components of Lifespan II and III, Tests, Measures, and Mobility, Clinical Reasoning, and other courses. Provider of services in the areas of committee membership (College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Development Committee, Department of Physical Therapy Assessment and Search Committees, and ProBono clinic service.
INSTITUTION: University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, Department of Kinesiology, Storrs, CT
TITLE: Associate Professor (1987 – 1993), Professor (1993 – 2015)
Responsible for teaching graduate courses on the Fundamentals of Physical Therapy Examination (PT 5450) and Acute Care Management (PT 5451), Neuropathology (PT224) and Clinical Research for Physical Therapists (PT 5441). Provider of service in the areas of committee membership (Program Admissions, Departmental PT&R, University Chancellor’s Library Advisory Committee), graduate student advising, and patient care (Nayden Clinic). Interim Director of the Physical Therapy Program, 1995 to 1997, 2006.
INSTITUTION: University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Farmington, CT
TITLE: Professor (2008 – 2015)
Collaborative research endeavors with Gerontology and Neurology.
INSTITUTION: All-Star Therapy
TITLE: Therapist- Per-Diem (2010-2012)
Responsible for provision of rehabilitation services for adults admitted for rehabilitation to Apple Rehab-Farmington Valley.
INSTITUTION: Staff Mates Home Care
TITLE: Contract Physical Therapist- Per-Diem (2010-2015)
Responsible for provision of physical therapy to adult patients in a home care setting. Most patients were older adults with neurologic, medical, or orthopedic diagnoses.
INSTITUTION: EnduraCare
TITLE: Physical Therapist- Per-Diem (2008-2009)
Responsible for provision of rehabilitation services for adults admitted to Chelsea Place.
INSTITUTION: Innovative Senior Care
TITLE: Physical Therapist- Per-Diem (2008)
Responsible for provision of rehabilitation and prevention services for older adults residing in senior living settings.
INSTITUTION: Eastern Rehabilitation Network, Hartford, CT
TITLE: Therapist- Per-Diem (1999-2004)
Responsible for coverage of acute care and rehabilitation patients, primarily at Hartford Hospital.
INSTITUTION: Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
TITLE: Senior Scientist, Institute for Outcomes Research/Research Administration (1999-2004)
Responsible for designing projects, performing statistical analysis, and writing research reports.
INSTITUTION: Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
TITLE: Physical Therapist- Per Diem/Coordinator for Clinical Research, Department of Rehabilitation (1989-2003)
Responsible for coverage of acute care and rehabilitation patients. Coordinator responsible for departmental information utilization and research.
INSTITUTION: Hebrew Home and Hospital, West Hartford, CT
TITLE: Physical Therapist- Per Diem (1996 -1998)
Responsible for evaluating, treating, and instructing patients in a home care setting. Most patients were frail elderly.
INSTITUTION: Community Visiting Nurse and Home Care, West Hartford, CT
TITLE: Physical Therapist- Contract Per-Diem (1994 – 1997)
Responsible for evaluating, treating, and instructing patients in a home care setting.
INSTITUTION: Olsten-Kimberly Quality Care, Farmington, CT
TITLE: Physical Therapist- Per Diem (1994 – 1995)
Responsible for evaluating, treating, and instructing adult patients in home setting. Most patients were neurologically and orthopedically involved.
INSTITUTION: University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
TITLE: Therapist- Per Diem (1988 – 1989)
Responsible for weekend coverage of medical – surgical patients. Duties primarily included chest physical therapy and mobility and gait training.
INSTITUTION: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
TITLE: Chief Physical Therapist (1983 – 1987)
Responsible for directing the 14,000 square foot physical therapy department of a 60‑bed regional rehabilitation center which also provided services to an adjoining hospital of 420 beds. Duties consisted primarily of supervising more than 30 staff members, program planning, marketing, staff development, quality assurance, budgetary management (fiscal year 1985/1986 revenue = $1,995,000, expenses ‑ $606,000), research, clinical education and patient care. Participated on several hospital committees and task forces.
INSTITUTION: University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, IL
TITLE: Chief Physical Therapist/Assistant Professor (1982)
Responsible for directing physical therapy department in 480‑bed acute care and rehabilitation teaching hospital. Duties consisted primarily of supervision of 18 staff members, research, procedure, and program development, quality assurance, productivity and budgetary monitoring, clinical teaching, and patient care. Taught in BS‑PT program.
INSTITUTION: Wake County Health Department, Raleigh, NC
TITLE: Contract Physical Therapist- part-time (1981 – 1982)
Responsible for evaluating, treating, and instructing patients in home setting. Most patients were neurologically involved (CVA, spinal cord injury).
INSTITUTION: North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC
TITLE: Physical Therapist – part‑time (1981)
Responsible for weekend coverage of medical‑surgical patients. Duties primarily included chest physical therapy and wound care. Other duties included evaluation and treatment of neurologic and orthopedic patients.
INSTITUTION: Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Raleigh, NC
TITLE: Physical Therapist I – part‑time (1979 – 1980)
Responsible for initial development, implementation, and direction of the physical therapy program for multi‑handicapped children. Services performed included screening, evaluation and treatment of students with neurologic and orthopedic disabilities.
INSTITUTION: Wake County Medical Center, Raleigh, NC
TITLE: Staff Physical Therapist (1977 – 1981)
Responsible primarily for the evaluation and treatment of neurologically involved patients (CVA, head injury, peripheral nerve lesions). Also, evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic, pulmonary, cardiac, vascular, and dermatologic problems. Supervised entry level master’s degree physical therapy students.