Molly O'Rourke, PT, DPT, EdD,
Assistant Professor
College of Health Sciences
Join year: 2020, 2024
Doctor of Education
Teaching and Learning; Executive Leadership
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
April 2023
Dissertation: DPT Student Admissions and Racial Diversity
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Arcadia University
Physical Therapy
May 2017
Master of Science / Physical Therapy
D鈥橸ouville College
Science / Physical Therapy
May 1999
Thesis: Effect and Duration of the Effect of a Static Hamstring Stretch on Active Knee ROM
Continuing Education Attended
Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2021
Dispelling the Most Common Physical Therapy Myths
21st Century Pain Education: Implementing Recommended Core Competencies into Physical Therapist Education
There鈥檚 No Such Thing as a Physical Therapy Emergency, but Physical Therapy Is in Emergencies
Integrating Population Health, Disease Prevention, and Health Promotion Competencies Withing Physical Therapist Professional Education Programs
Putting the I in TEAM: Interdisciplinary Approach to Running Medicine
Access Granted: Strategies for Teaching Disabilities Studies Content in Physical Therapy Curriculum
Evolution of Physical Therapy in Primary Care, Part 1: Past, Present, and Future Projections
Population Health Management and Precision Medicine in Orthopedics: Strange Bedfellows or Natural Companions?
Teaching the Essentials of Social Determinants of Health
Oregon Physical Therapy Association, Annual Conference, 2021
Physical Therapy Management of Knee Articular Cartilage Injuries
Exercise in Post-Concussion and Considerations for Return to Play
Physical Therapy in Gender Affirming Care
Filling the Cracks with Gold: Loss and Restoration in 2021
Team Concepts Conference, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2020
From Floor to Core: Pelvic Floor Interventions for the Sports PT
Laser Considerations for Golfers and Runners
Sports Specific Demands for the Female Athlete with Patellofemoral Pain
Load Management for Stress Fractures
Managing Hip Pain in the Athlete
Examination and History Taking of the Female Athlete with Non-Traumatic Knee Pain
Female Athletes and Their Feet: What to do
Acute Management of the Female Endurance Athlete
Negative Energy Balance
Bone Health Across the Lifespan
Examination of the Shoulder Joint in Female Athletes
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Virtual Summit, CPA, 2020
Third World Congress of Sports Physiotherapy, International Federation of Sports Physiotherapy, 2019
Screening Athletes for Injury Prevention and Return to play, IFSPT, 2019
The Athlete鈥檚 Brain: Neuroplasticity in Rehabilitation and Concussion Updates, IFSPT, 2019
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Practice, IFSPT, 2019
Surgical vs Non-surgical Management of the Injured Athlete, IFSPT, 2019
Upper Extremity Rehab, Breakout Session, IFSPT, 2019
Leadership in Sport Physiotherapy, IFSPT, 2019
Exercise in the Clinic, Beyond 3 sets of 10 reps, IFSPT, 2019
Concussion Symposium, Treatment and Management of Sport Related Concussion, International Federation of Sport Physiotherapy, 2019
Team Concepts Conference, Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018
Perturbation Training Following Knee Ligament Injury, 2018
MCL Problems and Pitfalls of Successful Rehabilitation, 2018
Managing Motion Loss at the Knee, 2018
ACL Problems and Pitfalls of Successful Rehabilitation, 2018
Evaluation of Chronic Ankle Instability, 2018
Rehabilitation Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability, 2018
Current Training Techniques for Chronic Ankle Instability, 2018
Return to Running Screens, 2018
On Field and Off Evaluation of Traumatic Shoulder Instability, 2018
Upper Extremity Functional Testing in 2018: A Comparison to the LE, 2018
Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2018
Referral for Imaging in Physical Therapist Practice, APTA, 2018
Telehealth Technology for Rehabilitation and Mobile Technology Applications, APTA, 2018
Training Harder and Smarter: Improve Performance, Reduce Risk, Improve Return, APTA, 2018
3D Trunk Training for the Female Runner, APTA, 2018
Shoulder Patho mechanics in the Throwing Athlete, APTA, 2018
Neuromuscular Training after ACLR, APTA, 2018
FIRST in Telehealth, APTA, 2018
PTs in College Athletics and The Fading Glass Ceiling, APTA, 2018
Maitland, MT-SIJ, 2017
Specialist Certification Examination Item Review, APTA, 2016
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Modern Manual Therapy, 2017
Treatment and Management of Bicycling Overuse Injuries, 2018
Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete, Cogent Steps, 2018
The Athlete Movement System: Spine, Med bridge, 2020
Providing and Billing Outpatient Telehealth Therapy Services, Med bridge, 2020
The Athlete鈥檚 Hip: An Update on Athletic Groin Pain, Med bridge, 2020
Reactive Balance: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, Med bridge, 2020
Updates on E-visits and Telehealth for Outpatient Therapy Services, Part 2, Med bridge, 2020
Pelvic Pain Applications in Rehabilitation, Med bridge, 2020
Pelvic Pain Applications in Rehabilitations, Part 2, Med bridge, 2020
Efficient Implementation: Weight Charts, Determine Hydration Changes Across Sport, Med bridge, 2019
Teach People About Pain, Med bridge, 2019
Effective Intervention Strategies for the Management of Patellofemoral Pain, Med bridge, 2019
Plantar Fasciitis and Graston Technique, Evidence Based Treatment, Med bridge, 2019
The Athlete Movement System: Lower Quarter, Med bridge, 2019
Neuromuscular Tissues and Motor Control, Arcadia University, 2016
Pelvic Health PT, Level 1, APTA, 2019
PT-CPI, APTA, 2020
Developing Programs Workshop, CAPTE, 2020
Academic Boot Camp, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Western University of Health Sciences, 2020
The When, The Where, The How of Telehealth Education in Physical Therapy, ACAPT, 2020.
Faculty Development Workshop for New PT/PTA Faculty, Pagliarula & Associates, 2021
Oregon Pain Summit, Samaritan Health Services, 2021
Protection, Construction, & Pain
Societal Pain and Its Connection to Social Justice
Stories Behind the Studies: From the Clinic to the Lab
Neurotags, DIMS, and SIMS 鈥� The Brain Science of Contemporary Pain Care
Compassion: The Foundation of Pain Care
Primary Care Providers鈥� Perspective on the Science of Pain
Evolutionary and Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Pain
Educating Through Lived Experiences
Pain-Centric Practice Real-Time
Misconceptions, Mismatched Models, & Pain Care
ImPACT Training, ImPACT Applications Inc., 2021
Changing the Conversation Around Pain, Oregon Physical Therapy Association, 2022
Understanding Disability Outside of Medical Context, Oregon Physical Therapy Association, 2022
LGBTQ+ Training for Physical Therapists, Csquared Consulting, 2022
Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2022
Beyond Limb Symmetry
Demonstrating Competencies in Physical Therapist Referral for Imaging
Geriatric Low Back Pain
The Wilderness Physical Therapist
Cause of Achilles Tendon Pain
Educating for Ethics and Professionalism
Pre-season Screening
Integration of Clinical Exam, Diagnostic Testing, and Intervention: Lumbar, APTA, 2022
DEI Foundational Series, APTA, 2022
Unconscious Bias in Health Professions
Power, Privilege, and Microaggressions
Responding to Microaggressions Through Allyship
Telehealth Certificate Program, APTA, 2022
Clinical Applications
Technological Considerations
Administration/Marketing
Regulatory Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Evidence-Based Provisions
Certificate in Hybrid Learning, Evidence in Motion, 2021
Essentials in Hybrid Learning
Effective Skills in Hybrid Learning
Hybrid Learning Teaching Practicum
Primary Care Physical Therapy, Institute of Clinical Excellence, 2022
PhysicalTherapy.com, 2023
Fostering Interprofessional Collaborative Practice through Simulation-Based Education
Managing Implicit Bias for Healthcare Excellence
Ergonomics: Don鈥檛 let people get hurt at work
OPTIMAL Theory of Motor Learning, Applied
Pain Science and Aqua Therapy
Biomechanical Implications for Physical Therapy Before and After TKA
Physical Therapy Management of Hypermobility Syndrome, Part I
Managing Pain and Stress for Clinicians and Patients
Item Writing Workshop, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2023
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy: 2015-current
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy: 2014-current
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Certificate in Hybrid Learning, 2021
Evidence in Motion
ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist: 2021
ImPACT Training Center
Telehealth Certification, 2022
American Physical Therapy Association
Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete Instructor: 2018-ongoing
Cogent Steps
Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, 2020
The Back School
International Sports Physiotherapist, Registered, 2019鈥搊ngoing
International Federal of Sports Physical Therapy
Functional Movement Screen Certified Tester, 2011
Functional Movement Systems
Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider, Instructor: 2019-ongoing
American Red Cross
SafeSport completion certificate, 2020-ongoing
SafeSport Training
Basic Life Support, 1992-current
American Heart Association
Certified Weight Training, 2000-2002
International Weight Training Association
Certified Personal Trainer, 2001-2003
American Fitness Professionals and Associates
Instructor, Aquatic Program Certified, 1993-1996
American Arthritis Association
Oregon Physical Therapist License #61454
Ontario, Canada Physical Therapist License #17288
Western University of Health Sciences -Oregon
Associate Professor
Director of Curriculum Assessment
Director of Clinical Education
Lebanon, OR
5/13/24-current
University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences
Curriculum Development
Saint Augustine, FL
5/17/23-5/31/24
Western University of Health Sciences Oregon
Director of Clinical Education 鈥� interim (10/1/22-6/9/23)
Assistant Professor; Clinic Manager (8/10/20-10/1/22)
Lebanon, OR
8/10/2020鈥�6/9/2023
Oregon State University
Co-coordinator: Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Option, Interim (2016-2017)
Physical Therapist (2016-2020)
Corvallis, OR
2016鈥�2020
Keystone Medical Clinic, Vail Valley Medical Center
Director, Physical Therapy
Howard Head Sports Medicine Centers / Vail Valley Medical Center
Vail, CO
2002鈥�2012
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital / University of Michigan, MetroHealth
Site Leader, Physical Therapist (Other positions held: Staff physical therapist, prn)
Cedar Springs, Comstock Park, Rockford Clinics (during different time periods)
Grand Rapids, MI
2000鈥�2016
Northern Physical Therapy
Clinic Manager, Physical Therapist
Cedar Springs, MI
1999鈥�2000
Contract & Part Time
Widener University
Instructor: Teaching Practicum.
Health Professions Education PhD program
Remote
2024-current
Orthopaedic Sports Institute
Physiotherapist
Collingwood, Ontario
9/1/23-current
Arcadia University
Teacher鈥檚 Assistant
Post-professional DPT, PT 702 Case Analysis
Glenside, PA
2018鈥�2021
Gentiva Home Health
Physical Therapist, per diem
Grand Rapids, MI
2003鈥�2013
CompHealth
Physical Therapist
Grand Rapids, MI
2002, 2011
Orthopedic Sports Institute
Physical Therapist
Collingwood, Ont.
2023-2024
Physiotherapy III
Physical Therapist
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
2014-2019; 2022-2023
Onestep.co
Telehealth
Physical Therapist
2022 鈥� 2023
Cogent Steps
Instructor: Emergency Response for the Athlete
Alexandria, VA
2019鈥揷耻谤谤别苍迟
Cogent Steps LLC
Webinar Presenter
AC Joint Injury Acute Management
Alexandria, VA
2020
DPT Core Faculty Teaching Responsibilities 2020-2023
PT 8710:Practical Applications Lab: Foundational Skills. Course Evaluation Rating: 3.4/4
PT 8721:Practical Applications Lab: Clinical Skills I. Course Evaluation Rating: 3.5/4
PT 5350:Foundations of Physical Therapy Examination (co-instructor)
PT 7530:Healthcare Considerations for Rural and Underserved Populations
PT 8810:Clinically Oriented Readiness I
PT 8723:Practical Applications Lab 鈥� Clinical Skills III
PT 8820:Clinically Oriented Readiness II
PT 8951:Professional Development and Reflective Practice I
PT 8730:Practical Applications Lab 鈥� Leadership and Administration
Guest Faculty and/or Practical Examination Facilitator:
PT 5330: Patient Care and Clinical Skills
PT 5510: Musculoskeletal System I
PT 5515: Musculoskeletal System II
PT 5410: Medical Screening in Physical Therapy
PT 5320: Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology I
PT 5325: Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology II
鈥淒r. O鈥橰ourke really cares for the students鈥� progression and understanding 鈥� She goes out of her way to make (the class) personable and helpful for each student.鈥�
鈥淒r. O鈥橰ourke is such a supportive faculty member. She makes herself accessible and available whenever we need her 鈥� She provides constant reassurance that she is with us and here for us. Being someone that struggles with confidence 鈥� she assists in my process of growing.鈥�
鈥淒r O鈥橰ourke 鈥� I wanted to send you an email to voice how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness in choosing my clinical sites, all three have been a perfect fit! We had many discussions together on my clinical experiences and ensuring they matched my passions and goals and I am so appreciative of it.鈥�
DPT Content Development Primary Course Responsibilities, 2023
Professional Formation I-VI
Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy
Fundamentals of Physical Therapy Examination
Patient Examination I-II
Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan, Pediatrics
Advanced Pediatrics Elective
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy I-II
Neuromuscular Physical Therapy III-IV
Sports Physical Therapy Elective
Integumentary Physical Therapy
Clinical Education I-III
Invited Presentations and Panel Discussions:
Allied Health Professions
E-campus Recorded Lecture
Oregon State University, Kinesiology 131
2017
Emergency Orthopedic Injury Equipment Orientation
Keystone Medical Center
Vail Valley Medical Center
Emergency Department Fall Orientation
2004-2012
Knee Injury Prevention: Skiing and Winter Sports
Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Fall Refresher
2008-2012
Skiing Injury Prevention
Keystone Resort, Ski School Inservice
2010-2012
AC Joint Injury Acute Management: More Than A Bump
Oregon State University
Student Health Services
Sports Medicine Series
2019
Fall Prevention in Active Seniors
Frisco Colorado Community Center
2010-2011
Interprofessional Education
Western University of Health Sciences, IPE 5000
Panel Discussion, Empathy
2021
Interprofessional Panel Discussion
Oregon State University, Kinesiology 344
Panel Discussion
2016-2022
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
O鈥橰ourke MB,Gomez CD, Baggett GC, Daigle RD, Biltz NK, and Lairamore CI.
Is there a difference between grade point average of Doctor of Physical Therapy program applicants educated in rural communities and those educated in non-rural regions? APTA Oregon Annual Conference poster presentation (virtual).
March 13, 2021.
Daigle RD, Biltz NK, Baggett GC, O鈥橰ourke MB, Gomez CD, and Lairamore CI. Situational Judgement Exam Use in the Admissions Process of a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. APTA Oregon Annual Conference poster presentation (virtual).
March 13, 2021.
O鈥橰ourke MB, Baggett GC, Biltz NK, Gomez CD, Daigle RD, and Lairamore CI.
Ruralbackgroundand situational judgment examination scores for Doctor of Physical Therapy students. APTA Combined Sections Meeting poster presentation.
February 5, 2022.
Biltz NK, Gomez CD, O鈥橰ourke MB, Daigle RD, Baggett GC, and Lairamore CI.
Strategies to Increase Accessibility and Inclusivity in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. APTA Combined Sections Meeting poster presentation.
February 5, 2022.
Blue Ribbon Award: Health Policy and Administration, Global Health SIG, 2022
O鈥橰ourke MB, Biltz NK, and Raisanen A. Self-Efficacy in First-Year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. APTA Oregon Annual Conference poster presentation (pending).
2022.
Raisanen, AM; O鈥橰ourke, MB; Brown, Z.Implementing lifestyle medicine competencies in a physical therapy curriculum. American College of Lifestyle Medicine Conference.
October 29, 2023.
Platform Presentations:
Gomez, CD, Jones, A, Daigle, R, O鈥橰ourke, MB, Biltz, N, VanHoose, L, & Lairamore, C. Elevating Access, and Success for Underrepresented Groups: Recruitment, Admission, and Retention in Physical Therapy Education. APTA Educational Leadership Conference. October 2021.
Abstract Submissions:
Raisanen, AM, O鈥橰ourke, MB, Daigle, R, Eriksson, M, & Benson, L. How Much Swimming, Biking, and Running Does a Triathlete Do? A Systematic Review on Training Volume. (1/2023)
Raisanen, AM, Islam, J, Dixon, CR, O鈥橰ourke, MB. Development of an evidence-based resistance training program targeting improvements in health outcomes in postmenopausal women (6/2023)
Research Supervision and Mentorship Experience
Graduate Student Research Mentor: 2 students
Master of Science in Health Science
Western University of Health Sciences
2021-2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Advisor / Mentor: 7 students
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Western University of Health Sciences, Oregon
2021-2023
Graduate Student Research Mentor: 2 students
Master of Science in Health Science
Western University of Health Sciences
2022-2023
Project:
Dixon CR, Islam, J, O鈥橰ourke MB, and Raisanen A. Characteristics of Resistance Training Programs Targeting Improvements in Health Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Scoping Review. Western University of Health Sciences.
April 17, 2023.
Employee of the Quarter
Howard Head Sports Medicine Centers
Vail, Colorado
2010
Presidential Honors Diploma
D鈥橸ouville College
Buffalo, NY
1999
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 1998-current
Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2012-current
Section on Health Policy and Administration, 2018-2019
Private Practice Section, 2018-2019
Academy of Physical Therapy Research, 2018-2019
Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, 1998-current
Membership Committee, 2018-current
Membership Task Force, 2020
International Federation of Sports Physiotherapy, 2018-current
Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2012-current
APTA Section on Health Policy and Administration, 2018-2019
College of Physiotherapy of Ontario (Canada), 2002, 2016-current
Canadian Physiotherapy Association, 2016-current
Ontario Physiotherapy Association, 2016-current
British Columbia Physiotherapy Association, 2019-current
Oregon Physical Therapy Association, 2015-current
Government Action Committee, 2016-2020
Michigan Physical Therapy Association, 1998-2015
Editor: Textbook
Emergency Response for the Athlete
Cogent Steps
August 2022-August 2023
Editor: Webinar
Energy System Considerations for the Injured Runner
Cogent Steps
August 2022-December 2022
Consultant, Data Collection
Sense of Belonging of Students Enrolled in a Rural Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Western University of Health Sciences
October 2022
Community Service
Pro Bono Health Care Clinician
Summit County Community Care Clinic
2003-2012
Sports Medicine Coverage Volunteer Provider
Virtual Medical Tent Coverage
Angel City Games
2020-current
THINKFIRST Head Injury Prevention Presenter
Summit County, Colorado
2008-2012
Family and Intercultural Resource Center Volunteer
Dillon, Colorado
2003-2004
Summit County Community Health Fair Participant
Summit County, Colorado
2006-2012
Frisco Senior Center Fall Prevention Presenter
Frisco, Colorado
2010-2011
Sports Medicine Coverage, First Aid Tent
American Youth Soccer Association
Corvallis, OR
2018-2019
Sports Medicine Coverage
Oregon State University, Cheer Team
2020
Oliphant Camper鈥檚 Association Member
Oliphant, Ontario, Canada
1976-current
Oliphant Camper鈥檚 Association Board Member
Oliphant, Ontario, Canada
2019-current
Phragmite Invasive Plant Control Volunteer
Town of South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
2018-current
Service to the University/Department
Faculty Guidelines and Bylaws Committee Member
Western University of Health Sciences
2020-current
Capstone Mentor: Master of Science in Health Sciences: 2 Students
Western University of Health Sciences
2021-ongoing
Task Force Member: Employee Evaluation Forms
Western University of Health Sciences
2022
Interprofessional Education Implementation Team
Western University of Health Sciences
2021-current
Curriculum Committee Member
Western University of Health Sciences
2020
Admissions Committee Member
Western University of Health Sciences
2020-current
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Member
Western University of Health Sciences
2020
Ergonomic Committee Member
Western University of Health Sciences
2020
Faculty Search Committee Member: Physical Therapy
Western University of Health Sciences
2020-2021
Faculty Search Committee Member: Occupational Therapy
Western University of Health Sciences
2021
Advocate, Search Committees
Oregon State University
2017-2020
Service to the Profession
Board of Directors
Oregon Physical Therapy Association
2021-2022
Vice-Chair Membership Committee
Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
2021-2022
Exam Item Writer
Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE)
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
2018-2020
Membership Committee Member
Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
2017-2021; 2022-current
College of Physiotherapy of Ontario
Education Committee
2024
Membership Task Force Member
Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
2020
Workgroup Member: Mobilize, social media acute injury platform development.
Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association
2021-2022
Awards Selection Task Force Member
Oregon Physical Therapy Association
2022
Moderator: Access Granted:
Strategies for Teaching Disability Studies in Physical Therapy Curriculum
Academy of Education
American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting
2021
Strategic Planning Meeting Attendee
Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
2019