CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Ronald W. Scott, PT, Ed.D., JD, LLM, MA (Spanish), MSBA, MSPT (Orthopedics), BS (Health-Related Professions with certificate in PT), Esquire.

Address: 201 Shadow Mt., Cibolo, TX 78108

Telephone: 2106592880

Name of Educational Program and Institution: Rocky Mt. University of Health Sciences, Provo, UT.

Education:

1. UT Austin, EdD, Higher Ed. Admin., 1998-2004.

2. Millersville University, MA (Spanish), 2000-2003.

3. Samuel Merritt College, MSPT (Orthopedics), 1996-1998.

4. The Judge Advocate General’s School, Charlottesville, VA, Master of Laws (LLM)[Military Law], 1987-1988.

5. Boston University, MSBA, 1984-1986.

6. University of San Diego, JD, 1980-1983.

7. University of Pittsburgh, BS (Health-Related Professions, certificate in PT), 1975-1977.

Licensure Information/Registration Number: PT: TX, #1090140 (Active through Mar. 2018); Law: TX, #00790101 (Active through Mar. 2018).

Employment and Positions Held:

1. Assoc. Prof., RMUOHP, Provo, UT, 1999-present.

2. Asst. Prof., UTHSCSA, San Antonio, TX, 2009-2011.

3. Faculty Associate, University of Montana tDPT Program (through Rehab Essentials), 2007-present.

4. Outpatient PT/Supervisor (modalities, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics), Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, 2007-8.

5. Chief PT, Health South-Crestway Outpatient Clinic (modalities, ortho-, neuro-, cardiopulmonary, wound care), San Antonio, TX, 2005-6.

6. Staff PT (modalities, worker’s compensation, orthopedics), Corridor Medical Clinic, San Marcos, TX, 2003-5.

Peer Reviewed Publications:

1. Scott RW. Measuring Elbow Carrying Angle. Statellite, 60(1): 6 (2016).

2. Ethicolegal Issues in Treating Auto Accident Victims, 2016, Section on Orthopedics, APTA (online platform monograph).

3. Scott RW. Geriatric Rehabilitation Manual, 3rd ed. (with Kauffman T, Barnes J, Moran M), Elsevier Publishers (2014).

4. Scott RW. Medical Spanish for health professionals: A new approach. Texas Foreign Language Association Journal, 60(1): 19 (2013).

5. Scott RW. Challenges in teaching foreign languages in Disciplinary Alternative Environments. Texas Foreign Language Association Journal, 59(1): 32-33 (2012).

6. Scott RW. Legal, Ethical and Practical Aspects of Documenting Patient Care, 4th ed. 2012; Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. (Doody’s Notes 4-star review (96/100), Serpa M, May 2012).

7. Scott RW. Promoting Legal and Ethical Awareness, 2nd ed. 2009, St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Mosby Publishers.

8. Scott RW, Petrosino C. Physical Therapy Management. 2008; St. Louis, Elsevier-Mosby.

9. Scott RW. Medical Spanish for Health Professionals: A New Approach. 2008; Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

10. Scott RW. Guide for the New Health Professional. 2007; Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

11. Brosky JA, Scott RW. Professional competence in physical therapy. Journal of Allied Health, 36(2): 113-118 (2007)

12. Scott RW. Physical therapists as consultants to elder law attorneys and clients. Journal of Elder Law, 3(3): 11-13 (2003).

13. Scott RW. Foundations of Physical Therapy. 2001; NY: McGraw-Hill.

14. Scott RW. Pro bono health service delivery to the indigent: Legal and ethical issues. Top Geriatr Rehabil. 16(4): 45-49 (2001).

15. Scott RW. Supporting professional development: Understanding the interplay between health law and professional ethics. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 14(3): 17-19 (2000).

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:

1. Ethics in PT, TPTA Central District, Jan. 28, 2016; Jan. 22, 2015; Jan. 23, 2014; Jan. 17, 2012; Feb. 15, 2011. Next to be presented Jan. 29, 2017.

2. Ethical & Legal Issues Update: AAOP, Orlando, FL, Jan. 26, 2014; Chicago, IL, Mar. 1, 2013.

3. Medical Spanish for PTs and PTAs (2 no-cost CEUs). Texas PT Assoc. Central District, Mar. 9, 2010.

4. Medical Spanish: A new approach. Texas Foreign Lang. Assoc. (TLFA) Annual Conference, 10/30/09.

5. Teaching foreign languages in disciplinary alternative environments. TFLA Conference, 3/16/09.

6. Legal and ethical issues in orthotics & prosthetics. AAOP Convention, 3/03.

7. Legal and ethical issues in human genetics. APTA, 6/01.

8. Red light, yellow light, green light behavior in interpersonal relations. Combined Sections Mtg., APTA, 2/01.

9. Legal Aspects of Orthopedic PT Practice, APTA Ortho Section, CSM, 2001 (with Jonathan Cooperman).

Abstracts:

1. Mediation for O&P Professionals, AOPA, Orlando, FL, Mar. 2013.

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:

1. Trock J, Scott RW. See you in court. Advance for PT and Rehab Professionals, 2012 (Mar. 19): 12-14.

2. Bisagni F, Scott RW. Doing good while doing well: Student-led pro bono service delivery in PT. Advance for PT and Rehab Professionals, 2011 (Aug. 22): 16-19.

3. Scott RW. Teaching ethics to young scientists: The most important TEK. Science Teachers Assoc. Texas Bulletin, 2009 (Aug.), 16-17.

Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations:

1. Scott RW. Mediation: Roles, Responsibilities and Processes. San Antonio Small Business Administration (AFEB), May 19, 2008.

2. Scott RW. The Art and Science of Interpersonal Negotiation. San Antonio Small Business Administration (AFEB), April 28, 2008.

3. Scott RW. Keynote speaker, National Honor Society, Judson ISD, SATX, Mar. 2006.

Funded Grant Activity:

1. Qualitative study comparing physical therapists’ job satisfaction in the UK’s NHS and US’ VA, 2011-2012. Webster University Kemper grant, Principal, $5,000. Summary article published as: Scott RW. PTs in Government Service: Assessing job satisfaction in the UK's National Health Service and the U.S. Veterans Health Administration. Advance for Phys Ther and Rehab Med. 2013 (Dec. 19): 24 (23): 32.

2. Ron Scott, Pam Stanton, Coprincipals; $250,000; South-Central Area Health Education Center, San Antonio, TX Grant: Continuing education, rehab professionals in South Texas; 1994-1996; Source: Area Health Education center, San Antonio, TX. Created and managed 2 annual continuing education conferences on South Padre Island, TX for Rio Grande Valley-based PTs, PTAs and rehab managers (June 1995, 1997).

Other Scholarly Products:

1. Editor, Issues on Aging, Geriatrics Section, APTA, 1998-2002.

2. Chair, Liability Risk Management Comm. on Occ. Health, APTA, 1998-2001.

3. Education Chair (and annual presenter), TPTA Central District, 1994-1998.

4. Legal Faculty Coordinator, Promoting Quality, Managing Risk, APTA, 1993-1998.

6. Ethics & Judicial Committee, APTA, 1993-1997.

7. Editorial Advisory Board (and Contributor), PT Magazine, APTA, 1992-2002.

Research Activity:

1. Attitudes of PT Clinicians Toward Conversion to the DPT. Ongoing qualitative study, Husson Univ., RMUOHP, UTHSCSA. Publication expected 2017. Unfunded.

2. Attitudes of PT Chairpersons Toward Consulting Legal Counsel. EdD Dissertation, UT Austin, College of Education, 2004.

Continuing Education Workshops Conducted/Organized:

1. 2. McKenzie LBP Evaluation and Treatment, UTHSCSA, AHEC Conference, South Padre, TX, 1998.

Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:

1. Texas Bar Asso., 1994-present.

2. APTA, Chair, Liability Committee on Occupational Health, 1999-2001.

3. APTA, Section on Geriatrics, Editor-in-chief, Issues on Aging, 1996-2001.

4. TPTA Central District Education Chair, 1994-1998.

5. APTA, Texas Delegate, House of Delegates, 1995-1996.

6. APTA, Charter Member, Editorial Advisory Board, PT Magazine, 1993-2001.

7. APTA, Ethics and Judicial Committee (member and chair), 1993-1997.

8. APTA, Legal Faculty Coordinator, Promoting Quality/Managing Risk Program, Insurance & Member Services Dept., 1989-1996.

Community Service: Pro bono attorney-mediator, Bexar County Justice Center (>50 hours annually), 2001-present.

a. 2013 Peace Award (Dispute Resolution Center, San Antonio, Texas Court System group award).

b. Select member, Texas State Bar Pro Bono College (>75 hours pro bono legal services to socioeconomically-disadvantaged clients, 2016-17).

Service to the University:

Member (Chair, 2008-2010), Hearings and Resolution Committee, Graduate health programs, 2002-present.

Honors and Awards:

1. Webster University, Kemper Outstanding Worldwide Faculty Teaching Awardee, 2011-12.

2. TPTA Outstanding PT Faculty Awardee, 1996.

3. Univ. of Pgh., Jessie Wright Awardee, 1977.

4. APTA Mary McMillan Award, Univ. of Pgh., 1976.

Continuing Education Attended:

1.Mar. 2016: 15 annual hours of ethics, health law and mediation continuing legal education through Texas Bar Asso. (also, every year, 1994-present).

2. 43rd Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, Jan. 2016 (also 42nd, Jan. 2015, 41st, Jan. 2014), UTHSCSA (focus on ethicolegal issues)

3. Nuts and Bolts of Mental Health, State Bar of Texas, SATX, May 15, 2015. Ethics/management/professionalism-related:

Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Program:

Ethicolegal Issues in Healthcare, RMU, PT 710, 2 cr., Yr. 2 (blended onsite-online course).