CURRICULUM VITAE Janet L. Mutschler, DPT, MHS Alvernia University Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (Post-professional) University of Indianapolis Adult Pediatric Neurological Physical Therapy Dec. 2010 Master of Health Science (Post-professional) University of Indianapolis Adult Pediatric Neurological Physical Therapy May 1998 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy University of Maryland Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Sept. 1994 Bachelor of Science in Education Shippensburg University Secondary Education- Biology Dec. 1984 Licensure Information: State: Pennsylvania Reg Number: PT024930 Certifications (eg, ABPTS): None Employment and Positions Held: Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education Assistant Professor Tenure Track Alvernia University Reading, PA 1/11/16 - Current Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor Tenure Track University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD 7/01/98 9/15/15 Peer Reviewed Publications: None 1
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations: Janet L. Mutschler The Future of Rehabilitation Conference: Aquatics and Robotics: Unique Exercise Options for Individuals with Spinal Cord Dysfunction University of Maryland Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Institute, Baltimore, MD April 4 5, 2014 Margarita Treuth, Janet Mutschler, Tanya Dickson, Ashley Landskroener, Jessica Ofano. Physical Activity in Children with Developmental Motor Disorders: A Case Series APTA Annual Conference and Exposition- Section on Pediatrics National Harbor, MD. June 2011 Janet Mutschler, Erika El, Lauren Lee. Sensory Changes in Women Receiving Manual Decongestive Therapy for Upper Extremity Lymphedema: A Systematic Review University of Maryland Eastern Shore Graduate Research Symposium April 21, 2015 Janet L. Mutschler Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning (Published Book Review) Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Spring 2011, Vol. 25, No. 2, p. 65; Bastable SB, Gramet P, Jacobs K, Sopczyk DL. Sudbury, MA, eds. Spring 2011. Funded/In Review Grant Activity: James Heimdel, Principle Investigator; Janet L. Mutschler, Co-Investigator Awarded: $20,000 Nature of Project: Community Health Education Training Grant Date and Source: Sept. 2008- Dec. 2010 National Library of Medicine (NLM) Grant Current/Active Research Activity: Mutschler J, Fulk A, Kabilizya M, Lundberg N, Rosenzweig D Nature: Principle Investigator/ Advisor for current faculty-directed student research study Mutschler J, Garner J, Innerst A, Jeznach Z, Sauer M, Schwartz M Mutschler J, Cartwright C, Cassedy R, Mei X, Smith L, Mutschler J, Ament A, D Abbene M, Focht L, Sell A 2
Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations: American Physical Therapy Association Section Member: Education Section, Aquatic Physical Therapy Section, Pediatric Section, Women s Health Section Sept. 1992 - current Jan. 2016 - current Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Programs 2010-2015 Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Consortium for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Programs 1998 2010 Consultative and Advisory Positions Held: Advisory Board Member- Physical Therapist Assistant Program Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, Delaware Sept. 1999 Aug. 2013 Advisory Board Member- Dietetics Internship and Didactic Program Department of Human Ecology, University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Sept. 2004 Sept. 2015 Member of the Board of Directors and Interdisciplinary Task Force Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center 2003-2010 Community Service: Pro-bono Physical Therapy Services, Clinical Provider Alvernia DPT Program Physical Therapy Clinic- Berks Community Medical Center- Oakbrook Fall 2016, Spring 2017 Pediatric Developmental Screenings, Faculty Advisor Alvernia DPT Program, Easter Seals of Eastern Pennsylvania, and Berks Community Medical Center- Oakbrook October 2016 Services to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: University-wide: Alvernia University Faculty Council Dates: 1/11/16 - current Alvernia University Educational Technology Committee Dates: 1/18/17 - current 3
Department: DPT Department DPT Program Academic Review Committee DPT Program Assessment Committee DPT Program Curriculum Committee Chairperson DPT Program Admissions Committee Honors and Awards: None Continuing Education Attended: Medical Screening for the Physical Therapist: The Sherlock Holmes Approach, William Boissonnault Lancaster, PA 10/28-29/16 (8 contact hours) Ethics, Law, and Physical Therapy: Facts Every Clinician Should Know Reading, PA 4/09/16 (2 contact hours) Falls, Frailty, and Older Adults: Evidence-based Assessments and Strategies for Physical Therapists Reading, PA 4/09/16 (2 contact hours) Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Certification Program (Adult and Pediatric) American Physical Therapy Association- Aquatic Physical Therapy Section Austin TX Aug. 2014 (41 contact hours) Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Program for Academic Year of Site Visit: Fall 2017 DPT508 DPT522 DPT622-90 DPT 713 Physical Therapy Procedures (4 credits) Clinical Practice-I (1 credit) Clinical Practice-IV Research Section (1 credit) Clinical Research Seminar I (3 credits) Spring 2018 DPT509 DPT523-01 DPT623-90 Foundations of Clinical Examination and Evaluation (3 credits) Clinical Practice-II (1 credit) Clinical Practice-V Research Section (1 credit) 4
DPT714 Clinical Research Seminar II (3 credits) Summer 2018 DPT505 Education and Communication in Physical Therapy (3 credits) 5