Spotlight on new faculty – meet Kathleen Volkman

picture disc.Kathleen Volkman, assistant professor of physical therapy, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Name: Kathleen Volkman

Title: Assistant professor, division of physical therapy education, School of Allied Health Professions, College of Medicine

Specialty: Neurological injuries and rehabilitation

Previous positions: Physical Therapist at Munroe-Meyer Institute; Physical Therapist at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln

Current practice affiliation: Alegent Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha

Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia; Master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); APTA Neurology Section; APTA Pediatric Section; APTA Education Section; Nebraska Physical Therapy Association

Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

All UNMC departments are encouraged to send information on new faculty members to UNMC Today at today@unmc.edu. Using the above format, please include the person’s title, specialty, previous position(s), medical degree, residency, fellowships and memberships. Also include their clinic hours and a phone number for patients interested in making an appointment. Faculty photos are welcome.