Brian McDonnell

Brian McDonnell received his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University, as well as his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions. He works full time as the inpatient PT/OT clinical manager at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Brian has been a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy since 2011. His work has been published in high impact journals on a variety of topics including knowledge translation strategies to promote the use of standardized tests and outcome measures, development of an acute care physical therapy mentorship program, and the importance of shared decision making. He has also served as adjunct and clinical faculty at Boston University and MGH-Institute of Health Professions. His speaking experience includes APTA Combined Sections Meetings, APTA of Massachusetts Annual Conferences and lecture at Boston University Sargent College.