PT, DPT, GCS, CLT

Assistant Teaching Professor

Education

Geriatric Resident: September 2015 -August 2016
Geriatric Residency Program-Division of Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota -Minneapolis, MN

Doctor of Physical Therapy: July 2012 -June 2015
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, MN

Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science: August 2008 -May 2012
School of Health Sciences and Education
Truman State University –Kirksville, MO

Classes taught

• Introduction to Clinical Education and PhysZou I: Course Coordinator
• Introduction to Clinical Education and PhysZou II: Course Coordinator
• PhysZou III-V: Lab Assistant
• Case Management: Acute and Chronic Medical and Surgical Conditions: Course Coordinator
• Case Management: Geriatrics and Orthopedics: Course Coordinator

Additional certifications

• American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor level I: 2019
• American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level II: 2022
• LSVT Big Certification: 2018, renewal in 2020 and 2022
• Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties: 2017
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist: 2016

Current clinical involvement

• Outpatient Neuro: Department of Physical Therapy, PhysZOU pro-bono clinic
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Acute Care, and Home Health

Membership in professional organizations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 2012 – Present
• APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2012 – Present
• APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, 2023 – Present
• APTA Academy of Education, 2023 – Present

Awards and honors

• Centrex Rehab Appreciation Station Winner for outstanding clinical decision making, 2017
• Centrex Rehab Triple Aim Award for providing better care and better health at a reduced cost, 2016
• Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Student Research Award for outstanding research activity, 2015
• Rudolph A. Ptak Fellowship Award for merit and high professional contributions, 2014

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