Heather Barnhart (Hettrick) Email & Phone Number

St. Augustine, Fl, Us

Koya Medical provides disruptive technology for the lymphatic and venous medical space. Koya's novel active compression device allows independence that supports the freedom of movement and mobility while managing chronic edemas, lymphedema.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Course leader for Integumentary PT curriculum and Gerontology. Co-teaches with other faculty (Systems I, II, III, Physical Agents, Cardiopulmonary PT, Gender Health) and serves as a Faculty Residency Program mentor on service, scholarship, and research. Additional responsibilities, include Admissions Committee Chair, White Coat Coordinator, Continuing Education Committee, PA Committee on Student Progress, LIVING Co-Chair at the Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Innovation Center) and SPACEDOCK, GWEP Aventura HAPI Task Force, Gamification for Teaching & Learning Special Interest Group Founder, Co-Creator of the Teaching Incubator, Volunteer Faculty Université Episcopale d’Haïti, Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne Haiti, Health Professions Division (HPD) liaison for Experiential Learning Initiative, Experiential Learning Advisory Council member, and guest speaker throughout HPD and NSU.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Responsible for developing, conducting, coordinating, and evaluating the Division of Physical Therapy clinical education program. Teaching responsibilities include Clinical Decision Making/Patient Management I, II & III, and the development and dissemination of the integumentary curriculum (wounds, burns, and lymphedema) for the UNM School of Medicine and Division of Physical Therapy. Research, publications, presentations, education, community service, and outreach were core to this tenure track appointment.

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

The program provides a primary wound assessment tool through an interactive user interface, followed by five learning modules featuring a wounded "avatar." Embraced all aspects of adult learning with high-fidelity computer-generated scenarios, photographs, and real-world case presentations to allow the learner to examine and treat the injury guided by best practices while simultaneously receiving visual feedback about the interventions and plan of care.

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Executive team member managing all education needs for AMT staff and business associates, 200 clinical field employees, and direct patient care staff in 4,000+ long-term care facilities. Responsible for three direct reports, including the Director of Public Policy & Education, the Director of Research & Education, and the Clinical Education Liaison. Oversaw the team tasked with creating and providing educational tools, resources, and presentations to advance wound care knowledge.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Provide education for graduate PT and OT students on wound management and lymphedema. Presented in traditional didactic format and webinars.

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for the development of the Integumentary Curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at NYU. Coordinated the Other Systems portion of the curriculum, which involved Women’s Health, Genitourinary, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Immunology, Cancer, Lymphedema and Integument issues. Courses included Clinical Science, Pharmacology, Radiology, Examination and Intervention of the Other Systems. Assisted faculty and staff with program development, advised and recruited students, coordinated research projects and facilitated clinical educational experiences for students in burn, wound, and lymphedema management. Additional teaching responsibilities included the courses: Physical Agents, Manual Techniques, Electrotherapeutic Modalities and Professional Behavior.

New York, New York, United States

Clinical staff therapist and Master Clinician at Hospital for Joint Diseases Diabetic Foot and Ankle Center. Examined, recommended, and implemented treatment plans for patients with a variety of wound etiologies. Assisted Director with clinical trials and program development.

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for the coordination, development and management of burn rehabilitation research. Oversaw project development and submission to IRB, article development and preparation for presentation and publication.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Physical Therapy

Research Title: The Incidence and Prevalence of Lymphedema Following Burn Injury: A Five-Year Retrospective and Three-Month Prospective.

Master'S Degree, Physical Therapy

Research Title: Functional Reach in Fallers and Non-Fallers

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physical Education/Pre-Physical Therapy

Thesis Title: Circadian Rhythms and Peak Performance Times