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Julie Davis serves as Program Director and Associate Professor for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Southern Illinois University's Health Professions Programs. A Licensed Physical Therapist in Illinois and Certified Clinical Instructor (American Physical Therapy Association since 2000), she maintains active clinical and academic roles with office ASA 114B.
Her educational credentials include:
- Doctor of Rehabilitation (preliminary exam 2009), Southern Illinois University
- MS in Physical Therapy (1996), Barry University
- BS in Biology (1995), Barry University
- BS in Advanced Technical Studies (1993), Southern Illinois University
- AAS in Physical Therapist Assistant (1990), Southern Illinois University
Research focuses on pediatrics, ergonomics, and curriculum development within rehabilitation science. Current projects examine allied health job satisfaction, academic training methods, and distance learning perceptions among physical therapy professionals. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational theory to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Publications reveal consistent interdisciplinary engagement across health professions education, with recurring themes in professional competency assessment, diagnostic differentiation, and movement analysis. Recent work demonstrates particular attention to vulnerable populations including sign language interpreters and geriatric patients.
Dr. Davis teaches core courses including Intro to Physical Therapy, Pathology, Physical Agents applications, and Neuro Therapeutic Exercise. She has delivered 13+ invited presentations on balance assessment, ergonomic challenges, and fall prevention at regional conferences including Illinois Physical Therapy Association meetings and geriatrics certificate programs.
