SHU Prof Chosen for State Board of Examiners for PTs

FAIRFIELD, Conn.—A Sacred Heart University faculty member has joined the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists. Kristin Schweizer, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy and associate director of clinical education for SHU’s doctor of physical therapy program, was appointed by Gov. Ned Lamont.

Schweizer has been on SHU’s faculty for nine years. Her primary areas of focus are neurologic rehabilitation, health policy and practice management, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, patient safety and quality improvement. Additionally, as associate director of clinical education, the clinical education team coordinates and oversees students’ clinical education experiences to ensure they develop and demonstrate entry-level competencies as physical therapists. 

The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists is comprised of three physical therapists and two public members. An extensive application process precedes consideration for an appointment. The governor may appoint a physical therapist from a list of three qualified people whose names are submitted by the Connecticut chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. 

Schweizer will be involved in the board’s primary mission of protecting the health and safety of those who receive physical therapy services in Connecticut through administering and regulating licensure of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 

“This is a very important role for our profession and helps to recognize both Kristin and the excellent faculty we have at SHU,” said Maura Daly Iversen, dean of SHU’s College of Health Professions. “Kristin is an excellent candidate for this position, as she has many years of clinical experience and education in physical therapy, is very active in the American Physical Therapy Association and is well-versed in what competencies students need to become excellent clinicians.”

Schweizer is also adept at ensuring continued effectiveness. “In my prior role as a manager in the clinical environment, my responsibilities have included ensuring the ongoing competence of clinicians and the maintenance of a sound practice environment to promote safe and effective care for patients. These perspectives will help inform my responsibilities on the Board of Examiners,” she said.

Schweizer holds a doctorate and master’s degree in physical therapy and a bachelor of science degree in biology. 

 

About Sacred Heart University

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland and offers online programs. More than 9,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 387 Colleges–2022 Edition, “Best Northeastern” and Best Business Schools–2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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