Erin Fitzgerald, PT, DPT, NCS

Dr. Erin Fitzgerald is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the DPT program, where she teaches leads the basic science curriculum for neurologic content as well as teaching within the clinical coursework. Prior to joining OSU-Cascades DPT program, Fitzgerald taught within the Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience and Neurologic Patient Management curriculum at the University of Southern California in both residential and hybrid pathways. In addition to teaching, Fitzgerald has 9 years of clinical experience working with people with neurologic diagnoses in the outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation and ICU settings at Keck Medical Center of USC and the USC Faculty Practice.

Fitzgerald holds a doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Southern California and completed a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency at USC/RLANC. She has been a board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist since 2015. Additionally, Fitzgerald has over 6 years of experience in clinical research working with recovery of the upper extremity in people with chronic stroke, imaging for people with chronic pain, and exercise intervention with people with mild cognitive decline at risk for development of Alzheimer’s Disease.