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Whitney Bartley
Assistant Professor
School of Allied Health
WALK 1-78
318-342-1252
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Whitney J Bartley, DHSc
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

Education

DHSc

2025, Healthcare Administration and Education
A.T. Still Univserity

DPT

2010, Physical Therapy
University of Central Arkansas

BS

2007, Health Science
University of Central Arkansas

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Bartley is a physical therapist with over 15 years of clinical practice. Her specialties include acute care, trauma, burn and wound care, pediatrics, and pelvic health physical therapy practice. She is an accomplished international educator, contributor, and advocate for the physical therapy profession. She has a passion for serving the underserved and seeking opportunities to improve physical therapist education on an international scale. She is currently working with a team of professionals to bring pelvic health PT education to the Middle East and other parts of Asia. 

Licensure & Certification

CAPP-Pelvic Certified Physical Therapist, APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. (2016 - Present)
APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association. (2012 - Present)
Licensed Physical Therapist, Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy. (August 2010 - Present)

Research Interests

  • Pelvic health and connective tissue disorders
  • Pediatric pelvic health
  • Native American studies
  • Improving health education and access to underserved communities

Awards & Honors

2023 Education Excellence Award.

2023 Being Excellent Everyday "BEE" Award.

2021 President's Award.

2019 Education Excellence Award.

2012 Crossing the Creek Award.

Courses Taught

PHYT 6130PROF DEVELOPMENT I, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6200FUNC ANAT II: NEURO SYSTEM, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6250INTEGRATED CLINICAL EXP II, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6260NEUROPHYS & MOTOR CONTROL, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6330PROF DEVELOPMENT II, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6360ASSMT & MGMT OF NEURO SYS I, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6370THERAP & INNOV MODALITIES, 1 course(s)

PHYT 6470PATIENT MGMT LIFESPAN I, 1 course(s)