Dallas Wade Ehrmantraut

Dallas Ehrmantraut is an associate professor at the University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program in Fargo, ND, and co-owner of Forward Physical Therapy in Moorhead, MN. After completing an orthopedic residency, he developed an interest in first-contact care. This led him to practice in a first-contact role within a specialized spine clinic, providing care for patients with complex spinal conditions. Additionally, he recently defended his dissertation, titled "Improving the Value of Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders: Assessing Outcomes and Beliefs for First-Contact Providers," and received his PhD in Clinical Research. In his teaching role, he leads the upper-level orthopedic curriculum and serves as the director of pro bono services. He is also on the Legislative and Bylaws Committee and is the Federal Advocacy Liaison for the APTA of North Dakota.