Hallie Zeleznik

Hallie Zeleznik is a Visiting Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Education at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her role involves designing clinical education strategies, mentoring students, and integrating evidence-based practice into clinical training.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Daemen College
• Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, Arcadia University

Zeleznik specializes in clinical education, neurologic rehabilitation, and systems-level healthcare innovation. Her research focuses on implementing evidence-based care, optimizing electronic medical records for outcome measurement, and fostering leadership in physical therapy education. She emphasizes data-driven decision-making and stakeholder collaboration in healthcare systems.

Her recent work includes a 2024 meta-analysis on post-COVID physical functioning, highlighting the intersection of acute care, rehabilitation, and public health. This aligns with her expertise in outcome measure standardization and healthcare informatics.

Scientific Awards

• Outstanding Clinical Innovator in Neurologic Physical Therapy (2023)
• Esteemed Alumnus Award (2017)

Zeleznik mentors students through clinical rotations and classroom instruction, particularly in neuromuscular curriculum, brain injury rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice. She collaborates with clinical sites to ensure immersive, real-world training and has led initiatives to integrate standardized outcome measures across healthcare systems.

She is affiliated with professional organizations like the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and its Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, where she contributes to clinical practice guidelines and knowledge translation projects.