Kelly J. Sass, MPT

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Associate & Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science

The University of Iowa
1-241 Medical Education Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1190
Tel.: (319) 335-9798
kelly-sass@uiowa.edu

Education & Training

  • 1991 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
  • 1993 Master of Physical Therapy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) - responsible for assisting the ACCE in coordinating all clinical education, placement, and communication with students while on clinical experiences.
  • DPT- Principles of Physical Therapy I (101:141)
  • DPT- Principles of Physical Therapy II (101:142)
  • DPT- Clinical Education I (101:189)
  • DPT- Case Based Learning I & II (101:235 & 101:236)
  • DPT- Service Learning I & II (101:237 & 101:238)

Current Employment Pertaining to Professional Appointment

  • 1993-present Senior Physical Therapist, Inpatient & Outpatient Services, St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 1997-present Associate, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
  • 2000-present Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Academic & Professional Activities

  • Memberships: APTA, Education Section Member, SE District IPTA Member, Clinical Education Special Interest Group Member, Academic Faculty Special Interest Group Member
  • Formal Study, 2001-2003 UIHC College of Medicine Teaching Scholars
  • Teaching Committees: UI Faculty, Staff & Student Affairs Committee Member; UI Curriculum & Instruction Committee Member; Kirkwood Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Advisory Committee
  • Clinical Teaching: Physical Therapy interns in various clinical settings
  • Special Presentations: Using the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (various locations)

Research Activities

  • Development & Implementation of the Case-Based Learning I & II courses in the Physical Therapy Curriculum, OCRME Educational Development Grant, $9,985, July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003.

Publications

  • Shields RK, Frey Law L, Reiling B, Sass K, Wilwert J: Effects of Electrically Induced Fatigue on the Twitch and Tetanus of the Paralyzed Soleus in Humans. J Appl Physiol 1997;82:1499-1507.