University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Susan Wainwright, PT, PhD

Susan Wainwright, PT, PhD BS, MS, MPT (PCPS), PhD Temple University Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Dept. of Physical Therapy Email: s.wainwr@usp.edu

Faculty Appointment:

• Assistant Professor  

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Physical Therapy Orientation III
• Neuroscience
• Pathophysiology II
• Physical Therapy Examination
• Clinical Decision Making
• Capstone Seminar in Physical Therapy 

Education:

PhD Temple University, 2006
MS Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1995
BS, MPT Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1987

Research / Clinical Interests:

• Clinical Decision Making
• Reflective Clinical Practice
• Development of Clinical Expertise
• Neuro-Rehabilitation

Professional Information:

• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Education, Research and Neurology Sections
• Member of Sigma Xi

Professional Publications and Presentations:

Wainwright S. McGinnis P. Factors that Influence the Clinical Decision Making of Rehabilitation Professionals in Long Term Care Settings. Platform presentation presented at Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN. February, 2008.

 

Wainwright S.  Making Professional Development with the Context of the APTA’s Core Values an Intentional and Explicit Component of Entry-Level DPT Education. Platform presentation presented at Combined Sections meeting, American Physical therapy Association, Nashville, TN. February, 2008

Wainwright S. Maritz C. Reflection Across the Curriculum: Promoting the Development of Professionalism. Platform presentation presented at Combined Sections meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN. February, 2008.

Wainwright S. Novice and Experienced Physical Therapy Clinicians: A Comparison of Clinical Decision making Abilities. Platform presentation presented at Combined Sections meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA. February, 2007.

 

Blumberg P, Bowman L, Kearney P, Miller P, Mulhall M, Peterson A, Rosenthal G,Tejani-Butt S, Wainwright S. Developing a Faculty Learning Community on Learning-Centered Teaching: Faculty Renewal Project. Poster presentation - The Teaching Professor Conference. May 2004; Cherry Hill, NJ.

 

Wainwright S, Ideishi R, Blumberg P. Using Service Learning to Foster A Student's Ability to Identify the Social and Cultural Issues that Impact Health. Poster presentation - USP Scholarly Day. April 2004; Philadelphia, PA.

Wainwright S. The Use of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods for Curricular Assessment and Planning. Poster presentation - USP Scholarly Day. April 2004; Philadelphia, PA.

Wainwright S, McGinnis P. Examination and Intervention of Balance Disorders in the Elderly. APTA Webcast Presentation. December 001; Alexandria, VA.

Wainwright S, Bourbon B. Assessing the Effectiveness of Change in Curricular Pre-Requisites for Human Anatomy. Poster presentation - American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2001.

Epler M, Wainwright S. Manual Muscle Testing: An Interactive Tutorial. Thorofare, NJ: Slack; 2000. (CD ROM)

Barker S, Wainwright S. Therapeutic Management of the Patient with Balance Disorder for the Non-specialized Clinician. Poster presentation - Annual Scientific Meeting and Exposition. June 1998; Orlando, FL.

Other Interests:

• Biking and rollerblading, gardening and home remodeling, needlepoint, cooking