Leah Thomas, PT, DPT, CWS
Assistant Professor
College of Health Sciences
Website: https://research.westernu.edu/thomas-lab
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Doctor of Physical Therapy, July 2013
Grade Point Average: 4.01
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
B.S. in Exercise Science, Minor in Nutrition
Graduation Date: May 2010
Summa Cum Laude, Grade Point Average: 4.11
Salutatorian of Los Lunas High School, Class of 2005
Certified Wound Specialist
American Board of Wound Management
Since December 11, 2017
Credentialed Clinical Instructor
APTA
Since October 25, 2015
BLS Provider
American Heart Association
Renewal by April 30, 2025
Assistant Professor
Western University of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Program
Lebanon, OR
12/2023 – Present
Adjunct Faculty
Western University of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Program
Lebanon, OR
8/2023 - 12/2023
Adjunct Faculty
Pacific University, Physical Therapy Program
Hillsboro, OR
10/2022 - Present
Lead Physical Therapist
Adventist Health
Portland, OR
6/2019 - 12/2023 (Full-time PT up to 2022, and Lead in 2023)
Physical Therapist, PRN
Kaiser Permanente Westside and Sunnyside Hospitals
Hillsboro, OR
6/2017 - Present
Physical Therapist, PRN
Peacehealth St. John Medical Center
Longview, WA
5/2018 - 10/2019
Physical Therapist, PRN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
1/2014 - 7/2018
Physical Therapist
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
8/2013 - 5/2017
Rehabilitation Technician
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
2/2009 - 7/2012
Continuing Education Attended
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2024 Academy Fall Conference
APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy
September 20-22, 2024 -
Faculty Development Workshop for New PT/PTA Faculty
Pagliarulo & Associates
July 24-26, 2024 -
Physical Therapist Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions in the Geriatric Client
Medbridge
July 16, 2024 -
Restrictive Lung Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Medbridge
July 15, 2024 -
Cardiac Disease, Surgical Intervention, and Dysphagia Correlations
Medbridge
July 15, 2024 -
Academic Boot Camp
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Western University of Health Sciences
July 8-12, 2024 -
Diet and Exercise Considerations for Cardiopulmonary Disease Management
Medbridge
July 2, 2024 -
Obstructive Lung Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Medbridge
July 2, 2024 -
Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall 2023
SAWC
November 2-5, 2023 -
Changing the Conversation about Pain
OPMC Pain Management Module
March 6, 2023 -
WoundCon Summer 2022
HMP Education
July 15, 2022 -
Changing the Conversation About Pain
Oregon Health Authority
December 31, 2021 -
Stroke Recovery Model
Medbridge
July 16, 2021 -
Advanced Wound Care Symposium
Columbia Wound Care Community
July 7, 2021 -
Symposium on Advanced Wound Care
HMP Global
November 4–6, 2020 -
A World of Hurt
Adventist Health Portland
February 14, 2020 -
Advanced Wound Care Conference
Continuing Medical Education of Southern Oregon
October 18–19, 2019 -
Treating Clients with Neurological Vision Impairment
Professional Therapies NW
November 16, 2019 -
Human Trafficking 101 for Allied Health Professionals
PhysicalTherapy.com
March 2, 2019
PT 8755 – Integumentary System and Wound Care: Evaluation and Management in Physical – Therapy – Coordinator – Winter Term
PT 5430 – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System – Coordinator – Spring Term
PT 7565 – Management of Complex Conditions in Inpatient Settings – Coordinator – Spring Term
PT 5330 – Patient Care and Clinical Skills – Co-Instructor – Fall Term
PT 7535 – Therapeutic and Mechanical Modalities – Co-Instructor – Fall Term
PT 8810 – Clinically Oriented Readiness I – Co-Coordinator – Fall Term
Be a Mission Owner
Rehab Services Award from Adventist Health
April 19, 2023
Be Brilliant
Rehab Services Award from Adventist Health
April 20, 2022
University of New Mexico, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program
Interviewer for DPT Candidates
2012 – 2014
University Service
College level
Curriculum Committee
July 2024 – present
Role: Member
Student Experience Committee
July 2024 – present
Role: Member
Student Performance Committee
July 2024 – present
Role: Alternate
Epic Software Integration - Super User
Adventist Health Portland
January 2023 – December 2023
Clinical Instructor for DPT students
October 2014 – December 2023
Lift Class Instructor
Adventist Health
August 2021 – December 2023
Student Onboarding Program
Adventist Health Portland
August – September 2021
Shared Governance
University of New Mexico Hospital
July 2014 – May 2017
Co-President of Vegetarians/Vegans of UNM
University of New Mexico
August 2011 – August 2012
Physically Integrated Dance Volunteer
Keshet Dance Company
January 2011 – May 2012
Vice President of UNM Physical Therapy Class of 2013
University of New Mexico
August 2010 – July 2013
Big Sister Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico
December 2009 – July 2012
Breakdancer
Zia Queens Crew
2009 – Present
Vice President of UNM Juggling Club
University of New Mexico
Fall 2008 – Spring 2012
Member & Section Leader
Institute Choir
Fall 2006 - Fall 2010