ALLISON J. HARRIS

Physical Therapist (2014 - 2016; 2022 - Present)

Einstein Medical Center/Jefferson Health 

Physical Therapist/Team Lead (2016 - 2019)

Temple University Hospital

Project Manager (2008-2010)

Schultz & Williams

Philadelphia, PA

Project Manager (2004-2008)

The Food Trust

Philadelphia, PA 

Online Teaching Institute Certificate, Temple’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching (2023)

Certified BLS Provider, American Heart Association (Renewed 2022)

Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council Behavioral Health (2019)

Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA (2015)

Certified Focus Group Moderator, RIVA Training Institute (2007)

Certificate in Human Resources, LaSalle Nonprofit Academy (2006)

O’Hara M, Operacz R, Harris A.

Representation across DPT curricular content: Are we walking the walk?

Submitted Abstract for Poster Presentation at the ACAPT Educational Leadership Conference,

Philadelphia, PA. 

Anticipated October 2023

Operacz R, Harris A, Edwards J.

Getting the most out of simulation through authentic student engagement and reflection.

Submitted Abstract for Platform Presentation at the ACAPT Educational Leadership Conference,

Philadelphia,PA. 

Anticipated October 2023

Harris A. 

Complex Trauma and Implications for the Physical Therapist.. Guest Lectureship. Rutgers 

University, DPT Program 

November 2018; 2019

Harris A, Yates, A. 

Early Mobility in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Temple University Health System, Surgical Intensive Grand Rounds 

February 2018

Carp S, Skrzat J, Harris A. 

Analysis of Doctor of Physical Therapy Applicant Academic and Non-Academic Intelligence Parameters as 

Predictor for Performance Within the DPT Program. Poster presentation at the annual APTA Combined 

Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas.

February, 2017

Harris, A, Skrzat, J, Yannacone, A. 

Early Mobilization in the ICU: Effect on Length of Stay. Poster presentation at the annual APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.

February 2014

Carp, S, Harris, AJ.

Continuous quality improvement: How to measure and improve the quality in your practice (companion piece for APTA Online Continuing Education Course). epublished. PT in Motion Magazine. 

December 2011

Harris, A, Karpyn A.J. 

Food Cupboards: Improving Access to Nutritious Foods. Presented at the 135th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Washington D.C.

November 2007

Sexual and Gender Minority Patient Considerations (2023)

10th Annual Marilyn Gossman Lecture: This is What it Takes To Address Societal Health (2023)

PTAESIG: Modeling Professional Behaviors: EI and Conflict Management (2022)

Fostering Interprofessional Collaborative Practice through Simulation-Based Education (2022)

Due Process in Education and How it Can Affect You (2022)

APTA Annual Combined Sections Meeting (2013; 2019; 2020)

Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference, Johns Hopkins (2011)

Visions Inc., Multicultural Meeting Facilitation (2008)

Arcadia University

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Member (2019-2020) 

Pro Bono Clinic, Founding Faculty Coordinator (2019-2020) 

IEP Curriculum Committee (2018-2020) 

Hybrid Curriculum Development (2019-2021) 

Experiential Learning Curriculum, Residential Partnerships (2018-2020) 

Faculty Search Committee Member for Hybrid Program DCE (2020) 

Admission Application Reviews (2018-2020) 

Faculty Advisor to DPT students  (2018-2020)

Mentoring DPT students for case reports/poster presentations (2018-2020) 

Clinical Education Debriefing (2018-2020) 

Exit Interviews Graduating DPT students (2018-2019)

Temple University Hospital

Clinical Instructor

Mentor 

Surgical ICU Mobility Team Member

Einstein Hospital 

Clinical Instructor 

Trauma Educator

American Physical Therapy Association 

Member 2013 - Present

Public Health Leadership Experience

Philadelphia Urban Food and Fitness Alliance, Action Team Co-Chair (2007 - 2008)

Healthy Environment Collaborative, Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health, Member (2006-2007)

American Public Health Association, Member (2004-2007)

Montgomery County Health Alliance, Member (2006-2007)

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, Steering Committee Member (2007)

Corechard Member, Phood Phorest, Wissahickon Environmental Center, Philadelphia PA 

Pro Bono Health Screening Clinic, St. Patrick’s Church, Norristown, PA

Temple University (2022 - Present) 

PHTH 8143 Management of the Medically Complex Patient 

PHTH 8136 Bioethics 

PHTH 8135 Clinical Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions 

PHTH 8102 Teaching Learning and Group Dynamics 

HRPR 3197 Understanding and Applying Research in Health Professions 

HRPR 3096 Cultural Competency in Health and Healthcare 

Baylor University (2023 - Present) 

DPT 6530 Management of Complex Patients 

DPT 6470 Cardiopulmonary Systems (Lab)

Arcadia University (2018 - 2020) 

Didactic Content: 

Adaptation to Illness, Health Disparities, Cultural Competence, Learning Theory, Patient Education, Motivational Interviewing, Health Communication, Community Health, Trauma Informed Care, Documentation, Functional Mobility, Pain Communication, Patient-Practitioner Collaboration, Caretaker Issues, ICU Delirium, Conflict Resolution, Mindfulness, Professionalism 

Lab Instruction: Functional Mobility Series, Early Mobilization/Medically Complex Patient Interventions, Cardiopulmonary Interventions, Hip Pathologies, Patient Education, and Patient Experience/Community Panels 

Course Director: 

PT661 Movement System Foundations I: Motion: Acute Musculoskeletal Injury 

PT824 Management and Leadership Principles in a PT Setting; 

PT787 Experiential Learning 

Temple University (2014 - 2018) 

PHTH 8102 Teaching, Learning and Group Dynamics - Co-Director 

PHTH 8143 Medically Complex Patient 

PHTH 8118 CEIS 3 Lab 

PHTH 8143 Medically Complex Patients Lab 

PHTH 8116 Motor Control & Learning Lab 

PHTH 8127 Neuromuscular I Lab 

PHTH 8103 CEIS I Lab 

PHTH 8121 Electro Lab