Elizabeth Fortin, PT, DPT, PCS
Elizabeth Fortin, PT, DPT, is a Pediatric Physical Therapist in the Department of Physical Therapy at UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
- Languages Spoken: English
Professional Bio
Fortin is a Physical Therapist in the department of physical therapy at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute. She joined the team after completion of the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program at UNMC and fellowship in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program at Munroe-Meyer Institute (2019-2020). She received her Board Certification in Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2021.
Fortin provides physical therapy services within the educational setting in the Bellevue Public School district, and in homes through the birth to three Early Development Network (EDN). Fortin also enjoys and participates in clinical research by serving on the HABIT-VR and SIT PT grants as an interventionist and assessor respectively. She is especially passionate about providing children and young adults with opportunities for independent mobility so they are able to explore, participate, and belong in their communities alongside their family and friends
Focus Areas
- Clinical research.
- Early intervention physical therapy services.
- Educationally related physical therapy services.
Research
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Gehringer JE, Fortin E, Surkar S, Hoa J, Pleiss M, Willett S. Hand arm bimanual intensive training in virtual reality: a feasibility study. Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy, 35 (1), 85-91. December 2022.
Honors
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Outstanding Performance, UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute, 2022.
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Imhotep Leadership & Service Society, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2018.
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Honors Scholar, Auburn University, 2016.
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