Heather Green
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
| Degree | Institution |
|---|---|
| DPT | Rockhurst University |
| BS | University of Missouri-Kansas City |
Dr. Heather Green, PT, DPT, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a chemistry minor from the University of Missouri鈥揔ansas City before completing her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Rockhurst University. She is working on her EdD in Instructional Design and Performance Technology at Baker University.
Dr. Green has clinical experience in the outpatient setting, skilled nursing facilities, and school settings, but she has a primary passion in the acute (hospital) setting, treating those in the earliest stages of healing for orthopedics, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary events or injuries.
Joining the Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in 2017 brought Dr. Green back to her hometown community. She often looks for opportunities for herself and USM DPT students to get involved in the Leavenworth area.
Dr. Green is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Kansas Chapter of the APTA, the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, and the Academy of Physical Therapy Education. Dr. Green is licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri.