Hello, I am excited to be at Seton Hill University as a professor in the DPT program. Before coming to SHU I was a practicing Physical Therapist working in mostly outpatient orthopedic and sports settings. I enjoy working with patients and helping them reach their goals and through that process be able to see their improvement compared to when they first came to Physical Therapy. I am embracing the opportunity to bring my clinical knowledge and expertise to the students in the DPT program at Seton Hill University.
Education
ScD, Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX), 2024
MBA, Springfield College (Springfield, MA), 2015
DPT, Springfield College (Springfield, MA), 2015
Publications
Chessen D, Sizer PS, Greenhill R, Futrell E, Hooper TL. The association between outpatient physical therapist personality and patient management outcomes: A preliminary study. Journal of Healthcare Management. Submitted April 2024.
Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic and Electrophysiological Section
Presentations
Chessen D, Sizer PS, Greenhill R, Futrell E, Hooper TL. The association between outpatient physical therapist personality and patient management outcomes: A preliminary study. Presented at: Combined Sections Meeting APTA; February 14, 2025; Houston, TX.
Chessen D, Sizer PS, Greenhill R, Futrell E, Hooper TL. The association between outpatient physical therapist personality and patient management outcomes: A preliminary study. Presented at: MovePA Conference; November 1, 2024; Champion, PA.
Certifications
Board-certified orthopedic specialist
Fellowship in Movement System Impairments
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Level 1 and 2
