Arvie C. Vitente

Dr. Arvie Vitente is the Program Director and Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Lewis University. He is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Vitente has extensive academic and clinical experience in geriatrics, neurologic rehabilitation, dementia care, and community-based care across the United States and the Philippines. His scholarly and professional work includes presentations and publications on dementia care, geriatric rehabilitation, neurologic conditions, and physical therapy education. He has presented internationally, nationally, and regionally, including on topics related to Parkinson disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, dementia, and older adult rehabilitation. Dr. Vitente has held leadership roles in the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, ACAPT’s Clinical Education Commission, ABPTS’ Specialization Academy of Content