PATRICK BERNER, PT, DPT, RDN

Hoover, AL

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Patrick Berner is a practicing physical therapist and full-time assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he specializes in threading components of population health and patient-centered care practices throughout the curriculum and leads community outreach activities. He is one of only a handful of physical therapists that also holds the Registered DIetitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Dr. Berner is nationally known for integrating nutrition into physical therapist practice and has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications on this topic. He has presented numerous times nationally for both physical therapy and dietetic audiences, including keynote speaker opportunities. Dr. Berner is the founding Executive Director of PT in the Community, a non-profit organization that seeks to impact local underserved and disadvantaged communities during physical therapy conferences and meetings, and founding Chair of the Population Health SIG within the Academy of Leadership and Innovation. 

STATEMENT

Hello! My name is Patrick Berner, and I am running for re-appointment as Chair of the Population Health SIG. With a long history of involvement in these spaces and a deep commitment to advancing equitable health and rehab outcomes, I am uniquely positioned to continue leading the SIG.

Physical therapist involvement in population health, in addition to providing more client-centered care, is crucial for the advancement of our profession. My vision is to foster a dynamic group that can connect, exchange ideas, and collectively create and disseminate resources for improved community engagement and improved client outcomes for all. I continue to also plan for engagement and collaboration among all APTA components for our efforts.

Thank you!