Physical Therapy

As the Assistant Director for Professional Education, Dr. Johnston coordinates day-to-day operations of the DPT Program. This includes leading faculty in the development and maintenance of the program’s curriculum, operations, program assessment, and accreditation. As the Associate Chair for Clinical Services, Dr. Johnston leads the Department of Health Sciences clinical efforts across five clinical locations. She supports faculty clinical providers and patients by monitoring and improving clinical operations, including the revenue cycle. Dr. Johnston also assists the DPT Program clinical education team as a Co-Director of Clinical Education by providing support to students and clinical sites.

In addition to her leadership roles, Dr Johnston is actively involved in classroom teaching, and in providing professional development workshops for practicing providers particularly in the area of clinical education. She is actively engaged in service through her service on the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and as an on-site reviewer and Reaffirmation panelist for the Commission on the Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Her scholarly interests are in the areas of clinical education and DPT education program assessment.