Shannon Scanlan Email and Phone Number

Shannon Scanlan, PT, DPT, OCS, serves as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Education in Saint Francis University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. She teaches in the program's professionalism track, introducing essential components of professionalism, leadership, and communication. She assists in the instruction of essential palpation skills and the clinical management of complex patients. Dr. Scanlan manages the program's social media pages and participates in various other functions within the department.Dr. Scanlan is an avid volunteer in the professional association at the state level (APTA- Pennsylvania). She has served in a variety of capacities since her time as a student. She currently serves as the District Director for the Westcentral District of APTA-PA. Some of her previous roles include Member-at-Large, Chair of the Conference and Continuing Education Committee, and District Education Chair. Dr. Scanlan worked clinically in the orthopedic outpatient setting, spending the last 8 years of her clinical career at University Orthopedics Center (formerly Blair Orthopedics) in Altoona, PA. During her time at UOC, she became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. She helped to manage the preoperative total joint replacement program and the facility's Medicare patient population.Dr. Scanlan is currently enrolled in an EdD Program at Saint Francis University, with a focus on Organizational Leadership and Innovation. She is extremely passionate about helping to develop the next generation of leaders in physical therapy.