Kathleen K Mairella PT DPT MA FAPTA
Education:
Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Institution: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA Major; Physical Therapy
Date: May 2006
Degree: Master of Arts
Institution Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Major: Movement Science and Education
Date: May 1992
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Institution: Boston University, Boston MA Major: Physical Therapy
Date awarded: May 1978
Employment and Positions Held:
Professor Emerita, Rutgers University, 2022-present
Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2016-2022
Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ, 2014-2016
Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Rutgers University (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey prior to July 1,2013), School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark NJ , 2006-2014
Physical Therapist, Brookdale Physical Therapy, Nutley, New Jersey, 2007-2008
Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2004-2006
Adjunct Instructor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/School of Health Related Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Newark, New Jersey, 2002-2004
Practice Development Facilitator, Atlantic Health System/Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown NJ, 2001-2002
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999-2001
Adjunct Instructor. Fairleigh Dickinson University Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Morristown NJ, 1999
Adjunct Instructor, Union County College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Plainfield NJ, 1997-2000
Physical Therapist, ARC Essex School, Livingston, NJ 1999
Rehabilitation Supervisor, JerseyCare HomeHealth and Hospice, Belleville, NJ, 1995-1998 Physical Therapist, Independent Practice, Home Care, Nutley NJ, 1991-1995
Adjunct Instructor, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1991-1992
Staff Physical Therapist, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ, 1985-1986
Staff Physical Therapist, Welkind Rehabilitation Hospital, Chester, NJ, 1983-1984
Senior Physical Therapist, Neuroscience Team, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1982-1983
Staff Physical Therapist, Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, 1981-1982
Staff Physical Therapist, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, 1980-1981 Staff Physical Therapist, New Jersey Rehabilitation Hospital, East Orange, NJ, 1978-1980
Membership in Scientific/Professional Organizations:
American Physical Therapy Association: 1976-present
Chair, House of Delegates Reference Committee, 2025
Member, House of Delegates Reference Committee 2023-2024 Chair, House Special Committee on Bylaws, 2019-2021 Bylaws Review Task Force, 2018-2019
Director, Board of Directors, 2009-2017
Board work assignments:
APTA Committees and Task Forces:
Best Practices in Clinical Education Task Force, chair 2016-2017
Leadership Development Committee, chair 2013-2017
Executive Committee, elected 5th member 2015-2016
Recruitment and Retention of Early-Career Members Task Force, member 2014- 2016
Public Policy and Advocacy Committee, member, 2012-2015 Finance and Audit Committee, member 2011-2013
Member Engagement and Leadership Development Task Force, chair 2011- 2013
Physical Therapy Classification and Payment Task Force/ Alternative Payment Task Force, chair 2013-2014, member 2012-2013
CSM Review Work Group, member 2011-12
Task Force on Governance Review, member 2009-2011
Committee on Referral for Profit, liaison, 2009-2011
Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service Advisory Group, liaison 2009- 2011
Board Workgroups:
Strategic Planning Board Work Group, chair 2013-2017
Criteria for House Motions from the Board of Directors, member 2014-2015, Governance Proposal Board Work Group, member 2011-2013
Board Work and Information Management Board Work Group, member 2011- 2012
Board Workgroup on Board Performance Evaluation, member 2009-2010 Components:
Student Assembly, 2011-2014
Chapters:
Maryland (2016-2017, 2010-2011), Nebraska (2015-2017), Nevada (2016-2017), Idaho (2011-2016). Texas (2014-2016), New York (2013-2015), Michigan (2010- 2014), Wisconsin (2011-2014), New Mexico (2009-2013), North Dakota (2009- 2011), Utah (2009-2010)
Sections:
Education (2014-2017), Women’s Health (2015-2017), Geriatrics (2015-2016), Pediatrics (2009-2012)
Councils:
Chapter President Council, liaison 2011-2014
APTA Mentorship Program, 2005-2010 (program discontinued) Committee to Approve the House of Delegates Minutes, 2007
CEO Search Committee, 2007
Committee on Chapters and Sections. 2004-2007, Chair 2006 Education Strategic Planning Group, 2004
American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts 2022-present Chair, Bylaws Review Task Force 2023-2024
Assembly Representative, 2024
American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey: 1978-80, 1983-2022 Delegate to APTA House of Delegates, 1998 -2004, 2008-2009, 2018-2022 Chief Delegate, 2004-2008
Federal Affairs Liaison, 2018-2019
Alternate delegate, 2017-2018
Legislative Committee, 1998-2018
Legislative Advisory Panel, 2007-2018
2009 Annual Conference Committee, 2008-2009, chair
Membership Chair, 2005-2007 Executive Committee, 1996-2005 President, 2001-2005 President-elect, 2000-2001 Vice-president 1998-2001 Secretary 1996-1998
Direct Access Task Force, Chair, 1996-1999
Home Health Special Interest Group Workgroup 1997
APTA Private Practice Section, 2000-present
APTA Private Practice Section, Graham Sessions Planning Committee, 2021-present
APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation (formerly Health Policy and Administration Section), 2003-present
Academy of Physical Therapy Education, 1999-2002, 2004-present
American Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1994-2002, 2010-present APTA Orthopedics Section, 2007-2018
APTA Section on Women’s Health, 2002-2004, 2009-2011, 2016-2018
APTA Section on Research, 2012-2015
APTA Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, 2010-2012
APTA Neurology Section, 1980s, 1993-1998, 2000-2003
APTA Health Policy Section, 2002-2003
APTA Section on Administration, 1998-1999
APTA Home Health Section, 1993-1999
New York New Jersey Clinical Education Consortium, 2006-2014, 2016-present Home Health Assembly of New Jersey, 1996-1998
National Head Injury Foundation Workgroup, Washington DC, 1981-1983
American Physical Therapy Association, District of Columbia Chapter Continuing Education Chairperson, 1982
Service to the University/College/School on Committees/Councils/Commissions: School
Rutgers University SHP Committee on Faculty Development, September 2015-September 2018
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Faculty Chair, September 2012-September 2014
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Committees, 2012-2014
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Admissions and Academic Standing, 2011-2014
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHRP Committee on Curriculum Review, 2007-2010 Department
Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Curriculum Committee, 2015-2022, Chair January 2022- July 2022
Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Orientation Committee Co-chair, 2016-2021
Rutgers University SHP Newark DPT Awards and Scholarship Committee, 2017-2022 Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHP Newark DPT Admissions Committee 2002-2019
Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ) SHP Newark DPT Program Student Activities Committee, Faculty Liaison, 2006-2019
Honors and Awards:
Catherine Worthington Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2023
Lucy Blair Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association, 2019
Outstanding Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, 2013 President’s Award, American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, 2008, 2006, 1999
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Sack S, Radler DR, Mairella KK, Touger-Decker R, Khan H, Physical therapists’ attitudes, knowledge, and practice approaches regarding people who are obese, Phys Ther; 89(8):804- 15, 2009