Nikki Sleddens

Nikki Sleddens, PT, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in Physical Therapy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), College of Allied Health Professions. She integrates her expertise in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health settings into her academic and leadership roles.

Education

• PhD in Psychiatry (Medical Science Interdepartmental Area), UNMC (2023)
• Master of Physical Therapy, UNMC (1995)
• Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (2015)

Research & Service

Her work focuses on burnout prevention, student wellness, clinical education readiness, and quality improvement in physical therapy education. She actively engages in professional service through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, serving as a Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Trainer and TEAMSTEPPS Master Trainer.

Leadership

• Director of Clinical Education, UNMC Physical Therapy Program
• Founding Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Southeast Community College PTA Program
• Former Program Director, Southeast Community College PTA Program