#55: Collaborating with Leadership: A Clinician's Journey Into Rehabilitation Quality

Today's guest is Katie Blackburn, PT, DPT, MSHQS   Katie Blackburn, PT, DPT, MSHQS, is a board-certified neurological clinical specialist. She practiced as a full time physical therapist for 9 years at UAB's Spain Rehabilitation Center with a focus on patients post spinal cord injury and stroke. She helped develop UAB's Neurologic PT Residency program and also serves as a PT Residency/Fellowship Onsite Reviewer. In 2023, she earned her Masters of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety degree. She has recently transitioned from clinical care to the Rehabilitation Services Quality Manager at Spain Rehabilitation Center. Katie is passionate about highlighting how therapists are valuable assets within the world of quality professionals.    You can connect with Katie by email: [email protected] or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-blackburn-567a8495/    Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.    Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!