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Joseph Schreiber

Joseph Schreiber
Professor and Program Director
Physical Therapy

Dr. Schreiber has been a Physical Therapist for over 35 years, including over 25 years as an educator, providing high quality and innovative learning opportunities for physical therapists at the novice, intermediate, and expert levels. His clinical experience includes work at The Children's Institute, The Children's Therapy Center, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and The Western PA School for Blind Children. Dr. Schreiber is a former President of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (2011-2017) and is a co-editor of the text book "Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children, 6th edition."

Education

  • Schreiber J, Wenskovitch J, Belt J, O’Donnell A, Wolfe D. Clinical Outcomes of an Intensity Program for Children with Movement Challenges. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2023; 35(3):322-328

  • Bachelor of Science University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy April, 1986

  • Master of Science Hahnemann University Pediatric Physical Therapy August, 1992

  • PhD Duquesne University Rehabilitation Science June, 2007

Publications

  • Kaplan S, Dole R, Schreiber J. Uptake of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline into Pediatric Practice. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2017; 29: 307-313

  • Nixon-Cave K, Kaplan S, Dole R, Schreiber J. Pediatric Physical Therapists Use of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines; a Qualitative Interview Study on Its Implementation. Pediatric Physical Therapy: 2019; 31: 331-336

  • Schreiber J, Gagnon K, Kendall E, Laforme-Fiss A, Rapport MJ, Wynarczuk K. Development of a Grading Rubric to Assess Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2020; 32(1): 70-79.

  • Laforme-Fiss A, Rapport MJ, Gagnon K, Kendall E, Wynarczuk K, Schreiber J, Experiential Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapist Education: Faculty and Student Perceptions. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021; 33 (3): 171-179

  • Wynarczuk, K. D., Gagnon, K., Schreiber, J., Rapport, M. J., Fiss, A. L., & Kendall, E., Experiential learning with children in pediatric physical therapist education: Challenges and facilitators. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2022; 34(1): 63-71.

  • Wynarczuk, Kimberly D.; Gagnon, Kendra; Fiss, Alyssa LaForme; Kendall, Eydie; Schreiber, Joseph; Rapport, Mary Jane. The How and the Why of Including Children: Experiential Learning in Teaching Physical Therapist Students. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2022. 34 (3); 400-409

  • Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children, 6th Edition. Eds Palisano RJ, Orlin MN, and Schreiber J. Elsevier-Saunders. November 2022 *Schreiber J & Palisano RJ. Foundational Knowledge for Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice. Book Chapter in Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children, 6th Edition. Eds Palisano RJ, Orlin MN, and Schreiber J. Elsevier-Saunders. November 2022 *Dole RL & Schreiber J. Measurement. Book Chapter in Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children, 5th Edition. Eds Palisano RJ, Orlin MN, and Schreiber J. Elsevier-Saunders. November 2022.

  • *Schreiber J, Rapport MJ, Anderson D, Lundeen H, Moore J, and Furze J. Revision of the Essential Core Competencies: Domains of Competence and Associated Competencies for Pediatric Physical Therapy Professional Education, Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2024. Online ahead of print.

Awards

  • Award for Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Pediatric Special Interest Group, 2011

  • Bud Dehaven Award in recognition of outstanding service; Section on Pediatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2016

  • Lucy Blair Service Award in recognition of exceptional contributions to the association. American Physical Therapy Association. 2017

  • Catherine Worthingham Fellow of The American Physical Therapy Association in recognition of APTA physical therapist members who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for more than 15 years. 2021

Presentations

  • Schreiber J, Gagnon K, Wynarczuk K, Kendall E, Fiss A, Rapport MJ. Experiential Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapy Professional Education: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Professional Presentation: Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association February 2021

  • Schreiber J & Brilmyer J. Academic-Clinical Partnerships for Knowledge Translation. Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, Portland Oregon, November 2022

  • Furze J, Lundeen H, Schreiber J. Dianne Cherry Forum: Pediatric Education Summits: Striving Toward Excellence in Teaching & Learning. Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association February 2024

Certifications

  • ABPTS Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy 1994 – 2014

Achievements

  • Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Pediatric Special Interest Group Chair 2003-2007

  • American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy: Professional Development Task Force 2023-2024 Education Summit I, II, and III Task Force President 2011-2017 Chair, Education Committee 2008-2011 Region IV Director- Board of Directors 2004-2008 Pennsylvania State Representative 2002-2004