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Teresa Bachman serves as Clinical Associate Professor, Assistant Program Director, and Graduate Program Director for the Department of Physical Therapy at Baylor University's Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences, overseeing the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas State University
- Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana
- Doctor of Health Science from the University of Indianapolis
Dr. Bachman's research centers on geriatric rehabilitation with emphasis on hybrid healthcare delivery models, clinical simulation pedagogy, inter-professional collaboration frameworks, and evidence-based fall prevention strategies for elderly populations. She maintains active clinical practice as a home health physical therapist specializing in aging adult care while developing curricula that integrate these research domains.
Her professional recognitions include:
- Board-Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (2019)
- Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (2011)
- Tom Waugh Fellow of the Texas Physical Therapy Association (2016)
In her administrative and teaching roles, Dr. Bachman directs graduate program development, serves as Assistant Program Director for the DPT curriculum, and instructs core courses including Physical Therapy Examination (DPT 6540), Aging Adult (DPT 6431), and Health and Wellness Promotion (DPT 6310), mentoring students through clinical education pathways while balancing clinical practice in home healthcare settings.
