Amy Beyersdorf, MPT, PCS | Munroe-Meyer Institute | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Physical Therapy
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

402-559-6415

Professional Summary

Amy Beyersdorf is a physical therapist in the department of physical therapy at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute. Prior to MMI's hiring of Dr. Susan Riley, Amy served as interim director of the department. Amy came to MMI as a student, was hired the same year, and has never left! With more than 25 years of pediatric experience, she has expertise in school and early intervention settings as well as outpatient, medical programs. Amy received her board certification in pediatric physical therapy in 2014. As previous coordinator of MMI out-patient PT services, and a part of Early Intervention services, she provides services in homes, daycares and other community based venues because children and families are best served in natural environment. Passionate about clinical teaching, Amy serves as a PT residency faculty member, and coordinates a biomedical engineering partnerships between MMI and UNL for senior design projects. Amy participates with Tracking Infant Progress Statewide (TIPS), a NICU follow-up clinic, and is a certified car seat specialist. Having grown up in Latin America, Amy is fluent in Spanish and routinely uses this skill when serving MMI clients. Amy volunteers for community programs including TOPS Soccer, GoBabyGo! Nebraska! and various other events such as the Buddy Walk (Down Syndrome Alliance). Amy is passionate about all children and feels each deserves every opportunity to grow and reach their dreams.

Specialty Certifications

APTA advanced credentialed clinical instructor
Board certified clinical specialist, pediatric physical therapy
Certified car seat specialist
Credentialed for NICU at UNMC NICU

Education

MPT, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 1995
BS in Biology, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Omaha, NE, 1990

Teaching

PHYT 612 clinical and community-based laboratory experiences
MMI physical therapy residency mentor/faculty
Residency curricular modules (fitness in children, medically-related practice)
Clinical instructor

Special Interests & Projects

Sit-PT Research
Pediatric out-patient services
Early intervention (birth to three)
Car seat fitting
Perception-action treatment approach

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Awards

Chancellor’s Council Gold “U” Award - UNMC (2020)
Staff Clinical Provider Stand-out- Munroe Meyer Institute (2019)
Outstanding Pediatric Clinical Practice Award - American Physical Therapy Association (2017)
Chancellor's Silver "U" Award - UNMC (2007, 2013)