Meet the expert, Dr. Denham!
CURRICULUM VITAE
Susan Philhower Denham Ed.D, OTR/L, CHT
164 Tensaw Drive
Montgomery, Al 36117
(334) 271-9890
Education:
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law
Spring 2006
Troy State University Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama
Masters, Human Resource Management
Spring 1992
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelors, Occupational Therapy
Fall 1989
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
Biology
Spring 1987
Licensure Information:
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Alabama, issued 1990,
license number 0181
Certified to practice as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, issued 1990, Certification number 003591
Blue Cross/ Blue Shield preferred provider, issued 2001 # 510-99539
Certified Hand Therapist, Certification obtained 2002, from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Certification number 1021100145
1998-Present Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2011 –Present-Department Chair
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
Classes: Introduction to Gross Anatomy, Gross Anatomy Lab, Medicine
and Surgery, Kinesiology, Documentation, Pediatrics,
Adjustment and Disability, Physical Dysfunction, Media II, Patient Care Concepts and Medical Terminology (taught for
Health Information Management program)
Courses Developed: Introduction to Gross Anatomy, Medicine and
Surgery, Documentation, Pediatrics, Adjustment and Disability, and Physical Dysfunction, Splinting and Orthotics.
Developed and serves as the Faculty advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Collaboration with the occupational therapy faculty to develop the Alabama State University Occupational Therapy Bachelors Curriculum
Served as Chair in the development of the Alabama State University Occupational Therapy Masters Curriculum.
Developed a prerequisite course for Gross Anatomy course in order to improve retention
Assisted in various recruitment activities for the occupational therapy program
Clinical work with PT Solutions and King & Craig Rehab, Hand Therapy
2009-Present Contractor of Occupational Therapy Services
Southern Orthopedic Associates, Montgomery Al
-Hand Therapy
PT Solutions, Montgomery Al
-Hand Therapy
-Industrial Rehabilitation
1996- Present Contractor of Occupational Therapy Services
King & Craig Physical Therapy
Montgomery, Alabama
Evaluate and treat patients following industrial/ work related injury.
Provide written reports to insurance companies, attorneys and employers.
Provide expert testimony in court and depositions as needed for civil cases
and disability hearings.
Fabricate splints and orthotics for various orthopedic injuries
1996-1998 Senior, Occupational Therapist
Amedysis Homecare
Montgomery, Alabama
1996-1998 Full time senior therapist
1998-Present contract therapist for home bound patients. Fabrication or ordering of orthotics for homebound patients with orthopedic and neurological injury.
1989-1996 Industrial Rehabilitation Coordinator and Senior Therapist
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
Montgomery, Alabama
Evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries.
Acute treatment of hand, elbow and shoulder patients using various
modalities and treatment techniques.
Extensive, advanced splinting experience with diagnosis such as, burns, tendon repairs, fractures, amputations and replants.
Provided sideline support for local sporting events.
Fabrication of orthotics. Ordering, fitting and training of prefabricated orthotics and equipment
Coordination of the Industrial Rehabilitation program.
Managed and supervised therapists, aides and staff in the Industrial Rehabilitation program, performed performance appraisals and hiring.
Managed the budget, assisted in the design of the existing facility. Worked in conjunction with area industry, attorneys and case managers. Testified as expert witness in over 50 depositions and trials.
Redesigned industrial space for ergonomics and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Consultant to various industries/employers regarding ADA
1991-1993 Contracted Occupational Therapist
Baptist Hospital
Montgomery, Alabama
Worked PRN
Provided services for orthopedic patients, evaluation and treatment
including splinting and orthotics
Provided Occupational Therapy service to the neonatal intensive care unit
for premature and high risk infants
1990-1992 Contract Occupational Therapist
Montgomery Public School System
Montgomery, Alabama
Madison Park Hope Center.
Evaluated and treated developmentally delayed clients, birth to 6th grade.
Designed home programs and classroom programs
Trained teachers to carry out recommendations in the classroom
IEP team member
Membership in Scientific/Professional Societies:
National Board of Accreditation for Orthotic Suppliers 2008-present
Chair for the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy 2009-2011
Governmental Affairs Committee, Alabama Occupational
Therapy Association 2009-present
Secretary for the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy 2007-2009
Surveyor for National Board for Accreditation of
Orthotic Suppliers 2008 to 2010
Member of the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association 1990-present
Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association 1990-present
Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center, Board of Directors. 1994-1996
Montgomery Arthritis Foundation, Board of Directors 1993-1995
Rheem Manufacturing, Safety Board 1992-1996
Member of the American Society of Hand Therapists 2001-present
2012 Poster “ The Measurable Agreement of the Upper Limb Tension Test 2a to the Phalen test in the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”. Wilhite, McGrady, Booth, Lee and Denham. APTA Combined Sessions.
2011 Presenter “Musculoskeletal Ultrasound-Implications for Practice”, 3rd Annual PT Solutions Symposium
2011 Presenter “Common Hand Disorders, Evaluation and Treatment”, 3rd Annual PT Solutions Symposium
2011 Presenter “The Role of the CHT in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Upper Limb Amputation and Prosthetics”, American Society of Hand Therapists, 34th Annual Meeting
2011 Presenter “Cocktail Diagnosis, Common Hand Conditions”, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association, Spring Conference
2010 Presenter “OTR & COTA Role Delineation and Supervision”, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference
2010 Presenter “Interactive Hand Seminar”, Alabama State University
2008 Presenter “Documentation Update: CPT Codes and DMEPOS Accreditation”, Alabama Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference
2006 Presenter “Splinting and Orthotics Workshop”, Physical Therapy
Students, Alabama State University
2005 Presenter for the East Central District- Alabama Occupational Therapy
Association, “Splinting Refresher Course”
2000-2003 “Newborn Reflexes”, Guest speaker for Physical Therapy students, Alabama
State University, Fall semester
2001-2009“What the PT should know about hands”, Guest speaker for Physical Therapy
students, Alabama State University, Fall semester
2002 Alabama Occupational Therapy Association State Conference
Topic: Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Treatment
1999 Presenter at the American Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference.
Topic: Coding and Documentation
1992 Presenter and published in the Thirteenth Annual Southern Regional Industrial Relations Academic Seminar. Topic: Americans with Disabilities Act and Accommodations.
1990-Present Presented information on ergonomics, ADA, job site modifications and safety to various area Industry. They include:
-UPS
-Alabama State Forestry Commission
-Rheem Manufacturing
-Southern Shutter Company
- Appleton Wiring
-Prattville Manufacturing Industries
-Russell Industries
-Vanity Fair Industries
-Simcala Industries
-Collier Industries
-Liberty Mutual Insurance-Pulpwood and Logging Industry
1996 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Outpatient Facility for Work Comp Case Managers
Topic: Rehabilitation Saves Money
1995 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Outpatient Facility
Topic: Myofascial release Techniques
Professional Publications
Denham, S., & Gibson, D. (1992). Reasonable accommodation: Some solutions that actually work. Dothan, Alabama: Southern Regional Industrial Relations Academic Association.
Denham, S., (2003). “What is the OT CHT?” Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, 19(24), 4,12.
Denham, S., (2007). “Botox, Not Just a Wrinkle Remover” Science@ASU, Issue 2, Fall 2007.
Denham, S (2008). “Teacher Education, Beliefs and Actions Regarding Handwriting during the Elementary Years in Alabama” Teacher Educator’s Journal, March 2008.
Denham, S. (2008). “Augmenting Occupational Therapy Treatment of Upper Extremity Spasticity with Botulinum Toxin A: A case report of progress at Discharge and Two Years Later” The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, September 2008.
Books/Articles Reviewed
Coppard, B. &Lohman, H. (2001). Introduction to splinting. A clinical-reasoning and
problem solving approach. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby.
Blevins,C. (2007). Solving the Workers’ Compensation Puzzle. Aardvark Global Publishing.
Hillegass, E. (2009). Rehab Notes: Clinical Examination Pocket Guide. FA Davis Publishing.
Minor, S. & Minor, M. (2009). Patient Care Skills. Prentice Hall Publishing
Gargiulo,G. (2009). “An Ultra-high Input Impedance ECG Amplifier for Long Term Monitoring of Athletes”, The Journal of Medical Devices: Evidence and Research
Kalisch, Kattenstroth, Lowalewski, Tegenthoff & Dinse (2012). “Age-related changes of proprioceptive performance of the human hand.” Clinical Interventions in Aging
Book Reviews
Denham, S. (2009). “Book Review-Introduction to Splinting: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving Approach” The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, April 2010.
University Service
2012-2013 Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Chair, OT Admissions Committee
Presidents Award for Teaching Excellence Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Senator for COHS
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee COHS
Fellowship Committee-COHS
2011-2012 Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Faculty Senator for COHS
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee COHS
Fellowship Committee-COHS
2010-2011 Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Faculty Senator for COHS
Secretary of Faculty Senate
Executive Board of Faculty Senate
University Grievance Committee
Faculty Senate Grievance Committee
Advisory Board Member & Chair-Center For Nanobiotechnology Research
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
2009-2010 Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Fellowship Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Faculty Senator for COHS
Secretary of Faculty Senate
Executive Board of Faculty Senate
Presidential Faculty Recognition AD-Hoc Committee
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
2008-2009 Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Fellowship Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Faculty Senator for COHS
Secretary of Faculty Senate
Executive Board of Faculty Senate
Presidential Faculty Recognition AD-Hoc Committee
Faculty Handbook Revision Committee
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
2007-2008 Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Fellowship Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Faculty Senator for COHS
Secretary of Faculty Senate
Executive Board of Faculty Senate
Chair of Student Grievance Committee
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
2006-2007 Chair of the COHS Dress Code Committee
Public Relations Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
Faculty Senator for COHS
Editorial Board for Science @ ASU
2005-2006 Chair of the Academic Excellence Committee
Public Relations Committee
Secretary for the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Chair of the Occupational Therapy Curriculum Redesign Committee
ASU Connection Day Representative
Chair Faculty Evaluation Committee
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2004-2005 <!--[endif]-->Chair of the Academic Excellence Committee
Courtesy Committee
Public Relations Committee
Secretary for the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Faculty Advisor for the Student Occupational Therapy Association
Chair of the Occupational Therapy Curriculum Redesign Committee
ASU Connection Day Representative
Faculty Evaluation Committee
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2003-2004 <!--[endif]-->Chair of the Occupational Therapy Curriculum Redesign Committee
Courtesy Committee
Public Relations Committee
Academic Excellence Recognition Committee
COHS Faculty Secretary
Faculty Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
ASU ADA Committee
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2002-2003 <!--[endif]-->Academic Excellence Committee
Courtesy Committee
Public Relations Committee
Nelson-Deny Task Force
Faculty Evaluation Committee
ASU ADA Committee
Faculty Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Connection Day Representative
Health Fair Representative
ASU ADA Committee
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2001-2002 <!--[endif]-->Faculty Evaluation Committee
ASU ADA Committee
Connection Day Representative
Health Fair Representative
Faculty Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association
Academic Excellence Committee
Courtesy Committee
Diversity Committee
Public Relations Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2000-2001 <!--[endif]-->Faculty Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy Advisor Board
Courtesy Committee
Academic Excellence Committee
Public Relations Committee
Connection Day Representative
Health Fair Representative
1999-2000 Academic Excellence Committee
Faculty Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association
Occupational Therapy Advisor Board
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1998-1999 <!--[endif]-->Public Relations Committee
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
Occupational Therapy Curriculum Committee
Faculty Advisor for Student Occupational Therapy Association
Community Service
Present Community outreach program-in which I donate time and equipment to
homebound and elderly
Parent Volunteer for Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Governmental Affairs Committee of ALOTA
MACOA-Montgomery Area Council on Aging Volunteer
Member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Inc
Previous
Member of St. James United Methodist Church, Sunday School Teacher
Reading Initiative Volunteer
Volunteer with Special Olympics
Volunteer with Red Cross
Volunteer with Montgomery Area Council on Aging-Meals on Wheels
Season supporter Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Poll Watcher
Member of Montgomery Home Builders Association
Member of Pike Road Community Club
Macon East Montgomery Academy, PTA Board Member/Fundraising Chair
Recent Professional Development and Continuing Education
March 2012 HBCU Conference on Health Disparities in Rehabilitation
September 2011 3rd Annual PT Solutions Symposium
September 2011 ASHT 34th Annual Meeting
April 2011 ALOTA Spring Conference
February 2011 Wheelchair Seating Workshop
December 2010 Contemporary Rehabilitation Approach to Fitting and Training the Upper Limb Amputee
May 2010 Interactive Hand Review-Cadaver dissections
Spring 2010 ALOTA Spring Conference
March 2009 Alabama State University, Community Education
Exercise and the Elderly
Prosthetic Update
Resources for Enhancing Supervision
December 2008 Amedisys Academy
OASIS Documentation
PPS Reform
Admissions
Diabetes and Home DM program
Stroke Recovery
September
October, 2007 ASHT Annual Meeting
Upper Extremity Limb Loss (8 hrs)
The Brachial Plexus
CPT Codes and HCPC Codes
CMS Accreditation and NBAOS
Evidence Based Practice, Improving Practice through Research
Injuries in Musicians
Splinting for Osteoarthritis
November, 2006 Clinical Applications in the Use of Physical Agent Modalities
April, 2006 The Learning Triad: How the Eyes, Hands and Cognition Impact Writing and Other School Activities
February, 2005 A Systematic Treatment Approach to Wound Care
April, 2004 Results of the 2003 Practice Analysis of Occupational Therapy
Entry-Level Practice
April, 2004 Introduction to UE Joint Mobilization
September, 2003 Beyond Weight Bearing: Understanding and Developing Hand Function for Children with Neuromotor and Sensory Processing Dysfunction
October, 2002 Upper Extremity Prosthetics: Overview and Options
October, 2002 The Internationally Adopted Child: Developmental Issues and
Outcomes
October, 2002 Treating the Older Adult With Low Vision
September, 2002 Hand, Elbow and Shoulder Update 2002
April, 2002 AOTF Regional Workshop Series on Curriculum Revision
November, 2001 AOTF Regional Workshop Series on Curriculum Revision
October, 2001 The Hand: An Interactive Study for Therapists
February, 2001 Doctorate of Health Sciences Colloquium
August 2000 Mastering Outcomes in a Client-Centered Practice: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
April, 2000 Grant Writing Workshop
September, 1999 Pediatric Treatment Using a Sensory Integrative Approach
June, 1999 Legal Issues and Ethical Issues in Fieldwork Education
March, 1999 Seating and Positioning: An OT Perspective
February, 1999 Values Clarification Workshop
October, 1998 Protect your Practice: The Use of CPT Codes Essential
for Occupational Therapy
January, 1998 An Orthopedic Smorgasbord
Other:
Surveyor for National Board for
Accreditation of Orthotic Suppliers Spring 2008 to 2010
**CV Revised 10/15/2013
**CV Revised 10/15/2013
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