Erin Michelle Thomas

Dr. Erin Thomas, PT, DPT, FNAP is an Associate Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of Clinical Education within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Physical Therapy, at The Ohio State University. She has a background in both adult and pediatric acute care physical therapy. She teaches content related to acute care for both first and second year students utilizing both lecture and simulation teaching methods. She is the interprofessional liaison for the Physical Therapy Division. Dr. Thomas is a member of the APTA Academy of Acute Care Board of Directors serving as secretary, in addition to serving on the Acute Care Academy research and CPG committees. She is the vice chair of the ACAPT Simulation Committee. She is the chair of the APTA Acute Care Discharge Transitions CPG work group who published a paper entitled: Association of Physical Function with Hospital Readmissions Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review. This work group is currently engaged i