Narrative:
Dr. Utzman joined the Division of Physical Therapy faculty in 1995 after practicing at WVU Hospitals and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. He has clinical and administrative experience in a variety of practice areas, including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing/long term care and school system.
Education & Credentials:
- PhD in Health Related Sciences, Physical Therapy track, MCV Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, 2006.
- Master of Public Health (MPH); WVU Department of Community Medicine, 1998.
- Certificate in Health Administration; WVU Public Administration program, 1998.
- BS in Physical Therapy, West Virginia University, 1989.
Representative Scholarship:
- Utzman RR, Riddle DL, Jewell DV. Use of demographic and quantitative admissions data to predict performance on the national physical therapy examination. Physical Therapy. 2007 Sep;87(9):1181-93.
- Utzman RR, Riddle DL, Jewell DV. Use of demographic and quantitative admissions data to predict academic difficulty among professional physical therapist students. Physical Therapy. 2007 Sep;87(9):1164-80.
- Utzman RR, Deitz D, Covatch D. Current workforce demands and common recruiting practices for physical therapists in West Virginia (abstract). Posted presentation at ATPA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2006, San Diego CA.
- Sions JM, Mergenthaler J, Mills A, Utzman RR. Service learning in Rural Clinical Education: the CHOICES project (abstract). Poster presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 2004, Nashville TN.
- Swisher AK, Shreve NL, Riggleman CA, Spurlock CM, Stratton JL, Utzman RR. Ability of physical therapy students to assess their own aerobic fitness and obesity levels. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy. March 2002;13(1):8-10.
- Utzman RR, Swisher AK, Mandich MB. Participation by physical therapy students in a multi-disciplinary rural health program (abstract). Poster presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 1999, Seattle, WA.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Erickson ML, McKnight B, Utzman RR. Physical Therapy Documentation: From
Examination to Outcome. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated; 2008.
- Utzman RR, Hatjaar B. Prevention and wellness. In: Cronin A,
Mandich MB. Human Performance Throughout the Lifespan. Clifton Park, NY: Thompson/Delmar Learning; 2005.
Dissertation:
- Utzman RR. Use of Quantitative Admissions Data to Predict Academic and Licensure Examination Difficulty Among Physical Therapist Students. Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University ; 2006. Daniel L. Riddle, PT, PhD, FAPTA, director
Current Teaching Assignments:(*Course Coordinator/Primary Instructor)
- *PT 711: Professional Roles 1
- *PT 720: Clinical Education 1
- PT 728: PT Procedures 1
- PT 732: Physical Therapy Agents 1
- PT 741: Professional Roles 2
- *PT 730: Clinical Education Symposium 1
- *PT 761: Profesional Roles 3
- *PT 762: Health Care Issues in PT
- *PT760: Clinical Education 3
Clinical Practice:
- University Health Associates/Therapy Group Practice
- WVU Department of Neurology Interdisciplinary Care Team for Parkinson's
Service:
- Division of Physical Therapy
- Admissions Committee co-chair
- Budget Committee chair
- Academic & Professional Standards Committee
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Credentialed Trainer for Clinical Instructors; 1998 - present
- Education Section member
- Health Policy & Administration Section member. Manuscript reviewer for section journal.
- WV Rural Health Education Partnership
- Schools Committee, Finance Committee, Faculty Development Committee
- WV Physical Therapy Association
- Bylaws Committee chair
- Past Vice-President, Delegate to APTA House of Delegates, Program Committee chair
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Ethics consultant/investigator to WV Board of Physical Therapy
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