University of Colorado, School of Medicine, PM&R Faculty

Associate Professor

Jennifer Rodriguez PT, DPT, MHS

Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education

Physical Therapy (SOM)

Primary Phone:303-724-9136

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Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Education II South

13121 East 17th Avenue

Aurora, CO 80045

Bio
Research, Publications, Projects

Teaching Responsibilities

Fall
DPTR 5901: ICE I, Instructor
DPTR 6902: ICE II, Instructor
Faculty Coaching/Feedback Sessions, Integrated Practical Examination
DPTR 7933: Clinical Education III/Yearlong Internship, Course Coordinator

Spring
DPTR 6931: Clinical Education I, Instructor
Faculty Coaching/Feedback Sessions, Integrated Practical Examination
DPTR 6932: Clinical Education II, Instructor

Summer
DPTR 5711: Professional Development I, Course Coordinator

Areas of Expertise

Clinical education

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado, Denver, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2016
Washington University, St. Louis, MO, MHS in Physical Therapy, 1990
Washington University, St. Louis, MO, BS in Physical Therapy, 1982
University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO, Pre-physical Therapy, 1980

Licensure Information/Registration Number
Colorado #PTL.0002042

Credentialed Provider for Stout Street Health Clinic, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

Certifications
Leadership in Educational Administration Program, University of Colorado Denver, Academy of Medical Educators, June 2017
Credentialed Trainer for the American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program, Basic Course (since 2002) and Advanced Course (since 2007)

Resumes/CV:

CV Rodriguez, Jennifer October 2019

Awards

Stanford Award 2012, Editorial Board, Journal of Physical Therapy Education

Research

Research Activity

Myers K, PI; Rodriguez J, Co-investigator. Using a survey tool to define partnerships within an academic program and clinical site collaborative network. Protocol COMIRB approved, Exempt Status, UCD, March 2015 – 2018

Covington JK, PI, Myers K, Co-Investigator, Rodriguez, J, Co-Investigator. An examination of team dynamics and function in a collaborative integrated clinical education model for doctor of physical therapy students using concept mapping, COMIRB approved, Exempt Status, UCD and Duke University; Feb., 2015 -2018

Publications and Presentations

Scholarly Agenda

The focus of my scholarly work is on advancing clinical education through exploration of clinical education models; academic-clinical partnerships; and facilitation of clinical reasoning in the clinical setting.

Within the last five years

Peer Reviewed Publications

Covington K, Myers K, Rodriguez J. Exploring DPT Students’ Perceptions of Team Function in a Collaborative Integrated Clinical Education Experience. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2017;31(3):37-44.

Struessel T, Rodriguez J, Van Zytveld CR. Advocating for a systems approach to enhance patient safety in physical therapy practice: A clinical commentary. PTJ-PAL, 2017;17(1):J22-J27.

Van Zytveld CR, Struessel T, Rodriguez J. Lessons Learned from a Major Near Miss: A Case Report Including Recommendations to Improve Future Patient Safety in Rehabilitation. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 2016; July.

Rapport MJ, Kelly MK, Ridge TH, Rodriguez J, Tomlinson S. A shared vision for clinical education: The yearlong internship. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 2014;28(1b), 22-29.

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

Bell JJ, Wilson A, Rodriguez JW. How am I doing? Using formative feedback to enhance CI and student performance. [Education Session], Northwest Intermountain Consortium Regional Conference, Portland, OR. November 10, 2018

Rodriguez JW, Palmer RJ. From vision to reality: Early years of implementing a paid yearlong internship and lessons learned along the way. [Education Session], Education Leadership Conference, Jacksonville, FL. October 13, 2018.

Rodriguez JW, Bell JJ, Wilson A. Improving all aspects of clinical education through formative feedback. [Education Session], Northwest Intermountain Consortium Regional Conference, Boise, ID. November 4, 2017.

Rodriguez JW, Myers KS. Understanding academic-clinical partnerships through objective assessment using a social network analysis tool. [poster presentation] Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 17, 2017.

Backstrom KM, Rodriguez JW. Physical therapy internship pilot program: A UCH-UCD collaborative model for sustainable clinical education. UCHealth Annual Rehabilitation Symposium, Aurora, CO, April 21, 2016.

Rapport MJ, Rodriguez JW, Townsend-Cobb E. Educating Students with Physical Disabilities: Challenges and Successes [Education Session], CSM, Anaheim, CA, Feb. 19, 2016.

Rodriguez J, Schenkman M, Backstrom KM. A case study and pilot for developing the yearlong internship: Building a sustainable model of clinical education through an academic and clinical partnership [Educational Session], Education Leadership Conference, Baltimore MD, October 3, 2015.

Myers K, Rodriguez J. Using Principles of Curriculum Development to Develop and Implement an Integrated Clinical Education Experience. [Educational Session], Education Leadership Conference, Baltimore, MD, October 4, 2015.

Non-Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

Rodriguez J, O’Dell D. Constructing a Full-time Clinical Education Experience. [Breakout Session], Northwest Intermountain Consortium Clinical Education Conference, Aurora, CO, Sept. 12, 2015.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

CU Anschutz

Academic Office One

12631 East 17th Avenue

Rm 1201G