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Erin McMullen, PT, DPT

Erin McMullen, PT, DPT

Instructor, Department of Physical Therapy Education - Oregon

College of Health Sciences

emcmullen@westernu.edu

Phone: 0479

  • Education

    Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
    Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Major/Field of Study: Physical Therapy
    Date Awarded: May 2007

    Degree: Bachelor of Science
    Institution: Northwest Missouri State University
    Major/Field of Study: Biology/Psychology
    Date Awarded: August 2003

  • Certification

    Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
    American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
    Certification Number 39450
    2011 - 2031

    Basic Life Support Expires 2026

  • License

    Oregon Physical Therapist License #60749

  • Professional Experience

    Western University of Health Sciences

    Lebanon, Oregon

    Faculty, Physical Therapy Program

    Assistant Professor; Clinic Manager

    2023 - Present

    Northwest Rehabilitation Associates

    Salem, Oregon

    Physical Therapist

    2014- 2023

    Pacific University

    Hillsboro, Oregon

    Adjunct Professor, Physical Therapy Program

    January 2019 - 2022

    George Fox University

    Newberg, Oregon

    Adjunct Professor, Physical Therapy Program

    2017 - 2022

    Immanuel Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska

    Physical Therapist

    July 2012 - August 2014, Spinal Cord Injury Team

    May 2007 - August 2012, Stroke Team

  • Teaching Experience

    Physical Therapy Faculty
    Assistant Professor, non-tenure
    Western University of Health Sciences Oregon
    Lebanon, Oregon
    June 2023鈥揚resent

    Adjunct Physical Therapy Faculty
    Pacific University
    Hillsboro, OR
    August 2019鈥揇ecember 2022

    Adjunct Physical Therapy Faculty
    George Fox University
    Newberg, OR
    March 2017鈥揗arch 2023

  • Courses

    Term II:

    PT 5350 Foundations of Physical Therapy Examination; Coordinator

    PT 8710 Practical Applications Lab鈥擣oundational Skills; Coordinator

    Term III:

    PT 8721 Practical Applications Lab鈥擟linical Skills I; Coordinator

    PT 7110 Concepts of Motor Control and Motor Learning; Coordinator

    Term IV:

    PT 7521 Neurological System I: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy; Co-Coordinator

    PT8722 Practical Applications Lab鈥擟linical Skills II; Coordinator

    Term V:

    PT 8841 Research Project I; Co-Coordinator

    Term VI:

    PT 8723鈥擯ractical Applications Lab鈥擟linical Skills III; Coordinator

    PT 8842 Research Project II; Co-Coordinator

    Term VII:

    PT 8843 Research Project III; Co-Coordinator

    Term VIII:

    PT 8730 Practical Applications Lab鈥擜dministration and Leadership; Coordinator

    PT 8844 Research Project IV; Co-Coordinator

  • Research Interest

    The Minimal Chair Height Stand Test As A 1RM:
    Bringing Practicality Into The Science of Strength Dosage in Geriatric And Neurologic Rehabilitation (2019-present)
    Authors: Mike Studer, Jennifer Nash, Brandi Row Lazzarini.
    Investigator role
    Poster presentation at APTA Oregon (then OPTA) State meeting March 2019

  • Research Grant

    Mobility Rehab OHSUStudy (2019-2022)
    Primary Author: Martina Mancini
    Investigator role

    Invited Talks or Presentations

    Subject Matter Expert, NexStride Stroke Webinar for Survivors and Caregivers. August 2023.
    Guest Lecturer, George Fox University 鈥淐ognition in the Aging Adult.鈥 October 2021 鈥 2023.
    Guest Lecturer, Pacific University 鈥淲heelchair Basics.鈥 February 2021.
    Guest Lecturer, Pacific University 鈥淩espiration in Spinal Cord Injury.鈥 2021-2022.

  • Organizations

    American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
    Member (August 2007 鈥 present)

    APTA Oregon Chapter
    Member (2014 鈥 present)

    APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT)
    Member (2014 鈥 present)

    APTA Nebraska Chapter
    Member (2007 鈥 2014)

  • Committees

    Consultative and Advisory Positions Held

    Expert for Parkinson鈥檚 Disease and Stroke education regarding NexStride device
    De Oro Devices
    2022-present

    Expert for content, home exercise programming for neurologic populations
    Limber Health, Inc.
    2022

    Director, American Physical Therapy Association
    Oregon Board of Directors
    2017 鈥 2020

    State task force member with focus on needs in Rural Nebraska involving standardized assessments and specialized services
    Nebraska State Stroke Association Rehab Task Force
    2013 鈥 2014

  • Community Organizations

    Community Service

    Annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day community screening
    Northwest Rehabilitation Associates
    2016鈥2019

    Food bank volunteer
    Marion Polk Food Share in Salem, Oregon
    2018鈥2019

    Volunteer
    Oregon Adaptive Sports, Bend, OR
    December 2016鈥揊ebruary 2018

    Volunteer
    Spring Chick Annual Women鈥檚 Conference, Center 50+
    May 2016鈥揗ay 2019

    Volunteer
    Waterskiing for All, Annual adaptive waterskiing event,Omaha, NE
    July 2010鈥揓uly 2013

    Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions

    College

    Academic Senate Representative

    2024-2025

    School

    Curriculum and Assessment Committee member

    2024-2027

    College

    Parliamentarian Committee

    2023-2024