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Kathleen K Mairella PT DPT MA FAPTA

Education:
Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Institution: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Major; Physical Therapy
Date: May 2006

Degree: Master of Arts
Institution Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Major: Movement Science and Education
Date: May 1992

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Institution: Boston University, Boston MA Major: Physical Therapy
Date awarded: May 1978

Employment and Positions Held:
Professor Emerita, Rutgers University, 2022-present

Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2016-2022

Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2014-2016

Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey prior to July 1,2013), School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ , 2006-2014

Physical Therapist, Brookdale Physical Therapy, Nutley, New Jersey, 2007-2008

Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2004-2006

Adjunct Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2002-2004

Practice Development Facilitator, Atlantic Health System/Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown NJ, 2001-2002

Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999-2001

Adjunct Instructor. Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999

Adjunct Instructor, Union County College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Plainfield NJ, 1997-2000

Physical Therapist, ARC Essex School, Livingston, NJ 1999
Rehabilitation Supervisor, JerseyCare HomeHealth and Hospice, Belleville, NJ, 1995-1998 Physical Therapist, Independent Practice, Home Care, Nutley NJ, 1991-1995
Adjunct Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1991-1992

Staff Physical Therapist, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ, 1985-1986
Staff Physical Therapist, Welkind Rehabilitation Hospital, Chester, NJ, 1983-1984

Senior Physical Therapist, Neuroscience Team, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1982-1983

Staff Physical Therapist, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1981-1982
Staff Physical Therapist, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, 1980-1981 Staff Physical Therapist, New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital, East Orange, NJ, 1978-1980

Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:

American Physical Therapy Association: 1976-present
Chair, House of Delegates Reference Committee, 2025

Member, House of Delegates Reference Committee 2023-2024 Chair, House Special Committee on Bylaws, 2019-2021 Bylaws Review Task Force, 2018-2019
Director, Board of Directors, 2009-2017

Board work assignments:

APTA Committees and Task Forces:

Best Practices in Clinical Education Task Force, chair 2016-2017

Leadership Development Committee, chair 2013-2017

Executive Committee, elected 5th member 2015-2016

Recruitment and Retention of Early-Career Members Task Force, member 2014- 2016

Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, member, 2012-2015 Finance and Audit Committee, member 2011-2013

Member Engagement and Leadership Development Task Force, chair 2011- 2013

Physical Therapy Classification and Payment Task Force/ Alternative