Jamie Nesbit, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy
Education: associate’s degree in exercise science, Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona; bachelor of science in rehabilitative studies, Stetson University, Deland, Florida, (Cum Laude); doctor of physical therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri; and ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and ABPTS Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Community involvement: providing PT services with my colleagues at St Vincent de Paul one afternoon every other week.
What do you do?
“As an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, I have multiple roles with a focus on student learning and professional development. My primary role is teaching, specifically Patient Management I, Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I and II and Integrated Labs I and V. My colleagues and I are committed to shaping clinicians who treat the whole person, with an emphasis on movement science, wellness and equitable care.
I will also have a teaching role as a clinical education advisor to mentor and support students throughout their clinical experiences. As part of the clinical education team, I have the opportunity to collaborate with clinical partners to support our community. Our Creighton students are so fortunate to have access to a large breadth of clinical sites across the continuum of care and engage in 44 weeks of clinical education practice prior to graduation.
In addition, my PT colleagues and I are providing pro bono services with St Vincent de Paul as part of our service and clinical work. We will be able to have students join us to get involved in this clinical opportunity, as well.”
Research interest: physical therapy treatment and wellness with individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. I am also interested in pursuing future research in knowledge translation and interprofessional care.
Why do you love your job?
“I have had this job for a little over two months and love so many things so far. I love the opportunities to progress clinical reasoning and develop students into great clinicians. I love the opportunities for service and treating patients at St Vincent de Paul. I love the relationships being built throughout clinical education as well as conversations with our alliance partners regarding programs for student and community development. I love the culture of Creighton University and the feeling of community walking through the halls each day.”
What do you enjoy outside of work?
“I love being with my family including my spouse, Lacey, our daughter, Parker, and our dog, Fletcher. I also love exercise and being active. You may see me climbing the stairs in the building frequently, and I am often moving my body either through exercise or play with my family outside of work. I also very much enjoy going to local events and restaurants and traveling to see the culture of other communities.”
What do you like about the new Creighton Health Sciences Campus?
“What do I not like about the new campus? It is absolutely beautiful. I love the built-in spaces for study or lounging. because it really promotes opportunities for interdisciplinary conversations and collaboration.”
Why are you proud to be part of Creighton University?
“Creighton’s commitment to our Ignatian values including “cura personalis” resignates through the culture of the school. I am proud to be part of a university who values the whole person, service and excellence of care.
I am proud of our department’s dedication to collaborate with our Omaha campus to provide a One Creighton experience built in the Ignatian values and traditions of Creighton Physical therapy. We have an emphasis in modeling and developing master adaptive learners who act as leaders in the profession throughout their career.”
