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About Suzanne Rodriguez

Suzanne Rodriguez PT, DPT, MS, GCS, GTCCS is a Clinical Physical Therapist and Director of Geriatric Residency Program in the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. Suzanne joined Sacred Heart University full-time in 2021and has worked at Sacred Heart as an adjunct since 2009 as a tutorial leader / senior tutor, lab instructor, and online instructor in the Geriatric Health and Wellness program. Suzanne is a member of the Geriatric section of the APTA as well as a co-chair of the Geriatric Special Interest Group for the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Suzanne is a board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatrics through the APTA and has served as a member for the Specialized Academy of Content Experts in the area of Geriatrics. She has presented at the state level in topics of Geriatric physical therapy. Suzanne is a graduate of a Geriatric Residency Program and has worked across multiple settings including: acute care, acute rehab, sub-acute care, long-term care, home care, outpatient, and home-based outpatient.
 

Positions

January 2021 - Present Clinical Physical Therapist, Director of Geriatric Residency Program, Sacred Heart University College of Health Professions, Physical Therapy
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2009 - 2020 Instructor, Geriatric Health and Wellness, Sacred Heart University College of Health Professions, Physical Therapy
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Disciplines



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Professional Service and Affiliations

Member, American Physical Therapy Association
Co-chair, Geriatric Special Interest Group
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Education

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2012 DPT, Temple University ‐ Physical Therapy
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2009 MS, Geriatric Health and Wellness, Sacred Heart University ‐ Physical Therapy
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2006 MSPT, Sacred Heart University ‐ Physical Therapy
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2004 BS Psychology, Sacred Heart University ‐ Psychology Department, College of Arts & Sciences
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Contact Information

Suzanne Rodriguez
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Geriatric Trained and Certified Clinical Specialist
College of Health Professions
Physical Therapy
Center for Healthcare Education
CHCE*N178
203-396-6891

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