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Julie Axelrod serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Health Sciences at Alvernia University, holding a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. With 25 years of clinical experience spanning acute care to school-based settings, her expertise centers on geriatrics and home health. She plays a pivotal role in the Clinical Education Program, managing nationwide clinical placements for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students while fostering partnerships with clinical sites to ensure tailored experiences that develop movement-based, ethical practitioners.
Her research and professional focus emphasizes Physical Therapy, Geriatrics, Home Health Care, Clinical Education, and Inclusive Healthcare. Dr. Axelrod prioritizes building trusting patient relationships and accessible environments, translating this into active-learning teaching methods that cultivate critical thinking, real-world problem-solving, and interdisciplinary communication skills among students. Her work integrates inclusivity to prepare well-rounded physical therapists.
No scientific awards or research grants were documented in the source material. Her current efforts concentrate on optimizing clinical education systems, matching student interests with placements, and advancing inclusive practices within physical therapy education and patient care.
