CURRICULUM VITAE Richard W. Johnson Education: Dowling College Oakdale, New York 2001 2011 Educational Administration and Leadership Ed.D., August 2011 New York University Manhattan, NY 1979 1982 Physical Therapy MA, 1982 New York University Manhattan, NY 1975-1976 Physical Therapy Certificate in PT, 1976 Cornell University Ithaca, New York 1971-1975 Biology BS, 1975 Employment and Positions Held: ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Associate Dean for Program Development and External Affairs Clinical Associate Professor 2008 Present Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Clinical Associate Professor 2003-2008 Clinical Associate Professor Department of Physical Therapy 2003- Present
Faculty Director of Health and Wellness Undergraduate Minor West Campus, 2001-2003 Chairperson Division of Rehabilitation Sciences, 1996 - Present Chairperson Department of Physical Therapy 1996 Present Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy 1991 2003 Clinical Instructor non salaried Department of Physical Therapy School of Allied Health Professions 1979-1991 CLINICAL PRACTICE: Richard W. Johnson, PT School-Based Pediatric Private Practice Owner East Setauket, New York 1977 - Present Fitness Director Body in Balance Performance Enhancement Ctr. Hauppauge, New York 2004-2006 St. Charles Rehabilitation Center Gait and Motion Analysis Program Development Steering Committee Port Jefferson, New York 2000 2005 Association for Children with Down s Syndrome Staff Physical Therapist North Bellmore, New York 1979 1980 St. Charles Hospital Rehabilitation Staff Therapist Staff Physical Therapist Port Jefferson, New York 1976-1978
Peer Reviewed Publications: M.A. McNurlan, P.J. Garlick, R.T. Steigbigel, K.A. DeCristocaro, R.A. Frost, C.H. Lang, R.W. Johnson, A.M. Santasier, C.J. Cabahug, J. Fuhrer, and M.C.Gelato, Responsiveness of Muscle Protein Synthesis to Growth Hormone Administration in HIV-Infected Individuals Declines with Severity of Disease, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 100:2125-2132,1997. Martin, K. D. (1990) Physical Therapy Practice in Educational Environments, Policies and Guidelines, American Physical Therapy Association. Contributing Author. Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Johnson, R. (2011) Development of the Community Activities and Participation Analysis (CAPA) A Tool to Assist in Transition Planning from High School to Community. Poster Accepted for APTA Combined Section Meeting 2012, Pediatric Section, Chicago, Illinois. Johnson, R. (2009) Implicit Learning: are we missing the target or should I say task? Poster presented at Progress In Motor Control VII, Marseille, France. Sniffen, J., McKenna, R., Johnson, L., Johnson, R., Benz-Scott, L. (2008, June). Partnering to Design and Implement a Wellness Program for Children Surviving Cancer. Poster presented at Society for Disabilities Studies Annual Meeting, New York, NY. McKenna, R., Sniffen, J., Johnson, R., Mancini-Johnson, L., Benz-Scott, L., Block, P., Mattera, D. & Parker, R. (2008, February). Play Fit-Stay Fit: A comprehensive community based wellness program for childhood survivors of cancer. Poster presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Oncology Section, Nashville, TN. McKenna, R., Sniffen, J., Johnson, R., Mancini-Johnson, L. Benz-Scott, L. (2007) Play Fit-Stay Fit: A comprehensive community based wellness program for childhood surviviors of cancer. Poster presented at the Lance Armstrong Foundation 2007 Community Program Conference, Austin, TX. Johnson, R. (2000) Task-Oriented Approach to School-Based Physical Therapy. Presentation at the 21 st Annual Conference in Movement Sciences, Columbia University. Johnson, R. & Ruck, S. (1998) Functional Assessment Inventory. Poster presented at the 19 th Annual Conference in Movement Sciences, Columbia University. Johnson, R. (1997). School Based Functional Assessment Inventory. Platform presentation at the NYPTA Annual Conference, Rye NY. Johnson, R. (1992) Motor Control of Human Locomotion: Concepts and Issues. Two day presentation at the Annual Pennsylvania PT Conference. Johnson, R. (1989) Educational vs Medical Roles: Can a PT Be a Part of Special Education Team? Presented at the Annual NYPTA Conference. Johnson, R. (1989) Traditional Medical Services in the Public Schools. Presented at an Annual Conference for the Council of Academic Special Education Administrators (CASE), Virginia. Johnson. R. (1988) Educational vs Medical Roles of Physical Therapists Working in Public Schools. Presented at an Annual Conference for the Council of Academic Special Education Administrators (CASE), Tampa, Florida
Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations: Johnson, R. (2006) Stroke Rehabilitation, New Directions. Presented at the 11 th Annual Stroke Conference, Convocation Speaker at USB t-dpt program, December graduation ceremony, 2003. Johnson, R. (1999) Muscle Training: Implications for the Neurologically Impaired. presented as a continuing education course to physical therapists, Hollywood, Florida. Johnson, R. (1998) Muscle Training: Implications for the Neurologically Impaired. presented as a continuing education course to physical therapists, Washington, DC. Johnson, R. (1996) Muscle Training: Implications for the Neurologically Impaired. presented as a continuing education course to physical therapists, St. Francis Hospital, Long Island. Johnson, R. (1995) Spasticity Update. Presented at a monthly Long Island APTA District Meeting. Johnson, R. (1993) Movement Control and Motor Learning in Pediatric Rehabilitation. Presented as a continuing education course held at St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, Long Island. Johnson, R. (1992) Gait Initiation. Presented at a monthly Long Island APTA District Meeting. Johnson, R. (1991) Motor Learning: Performance vs Retention. Presented at a monthly Long Island APTA District Meeting. Johnson, R. (1989) Motor Control of Human Locomotion. Presented as a continuing education course at Southside Hospital, West Islip, Long Island. Johnson, R. (1987) Writing Evaluations and IEP s. Presented as a workshop for physical therapists working in public schools in Orlando, Florida. Johnson, R. (1985) Physical Therapists Services Within the School District. Presented at an Annual Meeting of the Long Island Association of Special Education Directors Funded/In Review Grant Activity: Principal Investigator Health Care Worker Seed Grant Department of Health and Department of Labor, $550,000 over 3 years. Completed 2010 Co-Investigator Play Fit-Stay Fit! A wellness program for childhood survivors of cancer Project Goal: To design, implement, evaluate, and disseminate a model of a comprehensive wellness program for pediatric cancer survivors and their families. Lance Armstrong Foundation Community Program, $150,000 over 3 years. Completed 2009
Consultant and Participant Cellular Mechanisms for Sarcopenia in the Elderly PI- M.A. McNurlan, PhD NIH - $7,000,000 over 5 years. Completed 2007 Co-Investigator Effect of Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Strength Training Program on the Impairment and Disability of the Child with Spastic Diplegia, Cerebral Palsy Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Philadelphia, $250,000 for 3 years. Completed 2003. Primary Investigator Preserving Prosected Human Brains for Neuroscience Presidential Teaching Mini-grant, $5000 Completed 2000 Consultant and Participant (Subcontractor) Effects of Growth Hormone in Patients with HIV and AIDS NIH Funded PI Marie Gelato, MD 1995-2000 Consultant and Participant (Subcontractor) Effects of Growth Hormone in Frail Elderly Multi-Center Grant Merck 1995-1996Co-Investigator Beta Tested: Reliability of Shoulder and Knee Performance using Cybex 6000 and Cybex Norm Lumex Corporation Cybex Division Cybex 6000 and Cybex Norm Given to the Department in Exchange for research Other Scholarly Products: 2009 SBU-BNL Seed Grant: The Center for Motor Recovery Research. Sisto S., Caparelli E., Perkins C., Evinger C., Johnson, R., Sniffen, J., Muratori L., Lamberg E. Submitted 4/3/09. Not Funded. Current Research Activity: School Activities and Participation Analysis Elementary (SAPA-E) Developing Construct Validity and Reliability using RASCH Analysis, 2011-2012. School Activities and Participation Analysis Secondary (SAPA-S) Developing Construct Validity and Reliability using RASCH Analysis, 2011-2012. Community Activities and Participation Analysis (CAPA) Developing Construct Validity and Reliability using RASCH Analysis, 2011-2012. Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations: American Physical Therapy Association, 1976 present Pediatric Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 1995- present
Pediatric Section, School-Based Physical Therapy SIG, 2010 present NYS Representative for the Pediatric Section of the APTA, 1989-1991 APTA Task Force on School-based Physical Therapy, 1988-1990 Education Section, School-Based Physical Therapy, 1995 present Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 1995- present Orthopedic Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 1995-present Sports Medicine, American Physical Therapy Association, 1995- present Research Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 1995 present NYS Program Directors Special Interest Group 2000 present NY Society of Continuing Education for Physical Therapists, 1980 1990 Suffolk County Multiple Sclerosis Society Medical Advisory Board, 1978-1982 Service to the University on Committees/Councils/Commissions: Search Committee for Vice President of Health Sciences, 2008 President s Task Force for Multi Campus Development, 2005 Associate Provost Advisory Board for Living Learning Centers, 2002 Service to the : PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Brooke Ellison Wellness Center Fund Raising and Planning Committee, 2011 Health and Rehabilitation Science PhD Program Response to the External Reviewers Submitted to Albany, 2011 Health and Rehabilitation Science PhD Program Program Proposal, 2010 Health and Rehabilitation Science PhD Program Letter of Intent, Approved 2008 Prosthetics and Orthotics MS Program Letter of Intent, Approved 2009 Post-professional t-dpt Program Program Proposal Approved 2001 Entry-Level DPT Program Program Proposal Approved 2000 Entry-Level DPT Program Letter of Intent 2000 BSHS/MSSLP Letter of Intent - Approved, 2000 Program Proposal for BSHS/MSPT Program, Approved 1998 Letter of Intent for BSHS/MSPT Program, Approved 1997
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Standing Committee, 2011 Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2005 present Alumni Committee, 1999-2000 Admissions Committee, 1995 present Research Committee Chairperson, 1995-1997 Service to the Physical Therapy Department ADMINISTRATION Chairperson, 1996 present COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Accreditation Committee, 2009-2011 Admissions Committee, 1992 present Laboratory & Equipment Maintenance Committee, 2003 present Recruitment Committee, 2003 present Honors and Awards Dean s 200 Percent Award,, 2004 Faculty Honor Award,, 1999 Alpha Eta Honor Society for Allied Health Professionals, 1995 Faculty Honor Award, School of Allied Health Professions, 1992 Captain Cornell Varsity Football, Cornell University, 1975 Sphinx Head Honor Society, Cornell University, 1974 Vice President Red Key Honor Society, Cornell University, 1973 Continuing Education Attended Clinical Residency 101: Getting Started and Doing It Well, Preconference, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11. Residency and Fellowship Mentoring Advancing the Resident and Developing Faculty, Preconference, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11. Post-Professional Pediatric PT Clinical Residency Programs: Everything You Need to Know, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11. Pauline Cerasoli Lecture Excellence in Academic Physical Therapy: What is It and How Can We Get There?, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11.
Autism 101: From Brain to Action in Autism, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11. Autism 102: From Brain to Action in Autism, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11. Eugene Michels Research Forum: Restorative vs Compensatory Approaches to Rehabilitation: Where Does (or Should) Your Approach Fall on the Continuum, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11. Carnegie Foundations Comparative Studies of the Professions, APTA Annual CSM Conference, New Orleans, 2/11 18 th International Pelvic Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2010 Sensory dysfunction following stroke: Incidence, significance, examination and intervention. Speaker: Jane E. Sullivan, PT, DHS, APTA Annual CSM Conference, San Diego, 2006 Treating the acute stroke patient- making treatment decisions utilizing best practice guidelines from available evidence. Speaker: Diane Nichols, PT, NCS, APTA Annual CSM Conference, San Diego, 2006. Locomotor recovery after SCI: From basic science to clinical practice The Best of III Step Conference, sponsored by the Neurology and Pediatrics Section, APTA Annual CSM Conference, San Diego, 2006. Understanding Sensory Dysfunction: Evidence Based Evaluation, Training, and Mechanisms of Recovery, APTA Annual CSM Conference, San Diego, 2006. Spinal Cord Injury: Maximizing Sensory and Motor Responses by Targeting Cellular Responses. APTA Annual CSM Conference, San Diego, 2006. Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Program: HAY 500 Neuroscience for Physical Therapy I HAY 514 Neuroscience for Physical Therapy II HAY 558 Evidence Based Practice Year 1 - Fall Year 1 - Spring Year 3 - Fall