Biography
Dr. Moody Jones received a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont (1982), an MS in Biomechanics and Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University (1994), a DPT from AT Still University (2004) and an EdD in Educational Leadership from University of New Mexico (2018). Dr. Jones received her board certified specialization in Orthopedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) in 2002 and was recertified in 2012 and 2022.
Personal Statement
My interests encompass improving healthcare in the state of New Mexico, specifically physical therapy (PT). I realized early on in my career that I could work on excellence within the scope of my practice, effecting the few patients I see, or I could work on the excellence of all physical therapists through teaching the next generation of physical therapists, and indirectly effect multiple layers of patients. I chose to work on the ripple effect of teaching many, to effect many. I have never regretted that decision.
I strive for excellence in PT education both regionally and nationally. At the regional level I have instituted new benchmark exams to improve student preparation for the national boards. I have led a change in the culture of our program to have all faculty and staff strive for excellence through team building and shared goals and values determined through a strategic plan. Within the student body I have instilled a sense of ownership and empowerment in the student experience. Nationally, I have served in many volunteer positions that have worked on policies related to practice, research, admissions and advocacy.
My teaching is focused on elevating the bar of excellence and then leading the student in learning to help them reach, or even exceed, that bar. My passion is Human Anatomy but I have taught numerous other classes in my career. I firmly believe with passion and dedication, a teacher is able to travel the journey of learning with any student.
My research is focused on improving the evaluation and practice of physical therapy. I have studied the ability to locate and quantify movement in the sacroiliac joint using motion analysis. In addition, I have worked on improving anatomy content in books and manuscripts. My passion has always been to understand, create and implement teaching and learning strategies to enhance and elevate student learning and improve educational outcomes. Specifically, I have recently focused on student success measures and utilized this knowledge to create improved student exam outcomes and implement new policies within our program.
In all I do, my focus remains on improving the physical therapy experience for all.
Areas of Specialty
*Specialized in treatment and research of lumbosacral issues, particularly the sacroiliac joint.
*Specialized in the teaching of gross anatomy
*Research interest in student success in education, hidden curriculum and teaching pedagogy
Certifications
Dry needling certified
Achievements & Awards
?2018 University of New Mexico Health Sciences Excellence in Research Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
?2015 University of New Mexico School of Medicine ?Hippo? Award for excellence in teaching anatomy in the Phase 1 HSFD block.
?2014 American Physical Therapy Association Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. This prestigious national award was established in 1981 and is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to physical therapy education through teaching excellence as exemplified in the careers of Baethke and Carlin.
? 2011-2012 University of New Mexico School of Medicine ?Apple for the Teacher? for Overall Excellence in Curricular Leadership, DPT completion track.
?2011-2012 University of New Mexico School of Medicine ?Apple for the Teacher? Faculty Excellence in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences,
?2011 University of New Mexico School of Medicine ?HIPPO? Award for excellence in teaching anatomy in the Phase 1 HSFD block.
?2008 University of New Mexico School of Medicine ?HIPPO? Award for excellence in teaching anatomy in the Phase 1 HSFD block.
?2005-2006 University of New Mexico School of Medicine ?Apple for the Teacher? Excellence in teaching award, Phase 1 HSFD teaching of anatomy.
?2005, New Mexico American Physical Therapy Association Community Service Award.
?1987 University of Vermont Young Alumnae Award.
Gender
Female
Languages
- English
Courses Taught
Dr. Moody Jones had taught gross anatomy at UNM since 2003. Over the course of her tenure at UNM, her path has included teaching physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant and medical students about the awe and wonder of the human body.
Research and Scholarship
Dr. Moody Jones was the anatomy content expert for the Orthpaedic Section of the APTA and reviewed all anatomy content for the 3rd edition of the Current Concepts in Orthopaedics monograph series. She is the author of the chapter ?Normal Anatomy of the Upper Extremity? in A.C. Eliasson & P.A. Burtner Theories and principles for intervention of hand function in Children with cerebral palsy(2008). Dr. Jones is also a contributor to Moore & Dalley, Clinical Oriented Anatomy, 7th Edition (2015). She is also on the Editorial review of Gray's Basic Anatomy (2012). Her research agenda includes anatomical variation, manual therapy and validation of special tests related to the spine. She currently serves as as Secretary for the board of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy.