Patricia Fayis an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s Newark campus. She teaches courses in Critical Reasoning, Pathophysiology, Clinical Inquiry and Medical Screening for Physical Therapists. Dr. Fay received her Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from Boston University, a Master of Public Health from Hunter College, The City University of New York, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. In 2017, she began the Dr.P.H. program at New York Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice. Her research interests include health disparities, risk factor identification and outcome assessment. Clinically, she has practiced in a variety of settings in Boston, New York City and Copenhagen, Denmark. She has published in the areas of physical therapy clinical education and public health. Recent research efforts have included early mobilization in the intensive care unit, depression screening, and the demographics and risk factors for patients seen in an urban, underserved population within a specialized dental clinic. Prior work includes the development of a screening tool for the migrant worker population in southern New Jersey, and the impact of physical therapy overtime on length of stay in an urban acute care setting.

Undergraduate School

Boston University

Undergraduate Major

Physical Therapy

Graduate School(s)

Hunter College, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions

Focus Area/Interests

• Health Disparities
• Risk Factor Identification
• Outcome Assessment
• Clinical Education
• Public Health
• Early Mobilization in ICU
• Depression Screening
• Physical Therapy

Current Position

•  Associate Professor in the Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy at Rutgers

Career Experience

• Practice in various clinical settings including Boston, New York City, and Copenhagen
• Research and publication in physical therapy clinical education and public health
• Developed a screening tool for migrant workers
• Investigated the impact of physical therapy on length of stay in acute care settings