Physical Therapy Alumni
Welcome to the Physical Therapy Alumni page! Here, we celebrate the achievements and continued success of our graduates who have made an impact in the field of physical therapy. Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, exploring career advancements, or giving back to the next generation of students, we are proud of the contributions our alumni make to the healthcare community and look forward to fostering a strong network that supports professional growth, lifelong learning, and community engagement. Check out the Â鶹´«Ã½'s Alumni Engagement page(new page) for additional alumni new, events, and information
40th Anniversary of Physical Therapy at The Â鶹´«Ã½
Our 40th Anniversary of PT celebration welcomed PT alumni to Edward R. Junior Leahy Hall for our continuing education course given by Outstanding Alumni Award winner John Salva, PT, MPT, OCS (MPT '99). Our alumni took the course titled, "Managing Shoulder Impingement With Regional Interdependence: Going Beyond Scapular Punches and Sidelying ER" and also took tours of our facilities with some of our students in Leahy Hall. A celebration dinner followed with an inspiring Keynote Address from Outstanding Alumni Award winner Angela Stolfi PT, DPT (MPT '97, DPT '07) who spoke about the impact that her Â鶹´«Ã½ education has had on her and the importance of mentorship in the field of physical therapy.
The Outstanding Alumni Award
This award recognizes a PT alumnus who demonstrates academic excellence during their graduate studies, embodying the Jesuit tradition of magis – a relentless pursuit of excellence rooted in gratitude. This award is presented twice a year to a PT alumnus who displays exceptional leadership, service, and advanced practice.
The Department of PT is currently accepting nominations for the bi-annual Outstanding Alumni Award. If you would like to nominate a PT alumnus from the Â鶹´«Ã½ or nominate yourself, please email the nominee's name and email address to Lynn Rasalla at lynn.rasalla@scranton.edu. After the nominations, the nominee will be contacted to complete an application and submit their resume or CV. We are excited to honor our alumni in this way and look forward to celebrating the incredible achievements of our alumni! Previous winners(new page) include program directors, national physical therapy leaders, exemplary educators, and model clinicians.