MATT GALLAGHER thank you

The CU Physical Therapy Program thanks Matt Gallagher, PT, DPT, for his collaboration with CU over the last 12 years as a clinical instructor for students, a teaching assistant in the cardiopulmonary track, and presenting to PT students as part of a business panel. Dr. Gallagher served for six years as Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, making it conducive to collaborate with the program. In September of 2022, Gallagher accepted a position with National Jewish Health (NJH), working in operational leadership as the Executive Director of Ancillary Services. In his new role, Gallagher has the opportunity to lead and support five different service lines, which includes pulmonary physiology, cardiology testing, imaging, sleep, and rehabilitation. Prior to joining UCHealth, Gallagher earned a BSc in Human Biology from Cornell University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare from University of Colorado Denver, and completed his physical therapy internship at Massachusetts General Hospital before serving as a physical therapist at Rose Medical Center and later UCHealth. NJH is a clinical site for CU PT experience, and Gallagher looks forward to exploring other opportunities for us to partner and advance the profession of PT and the care of patients in our community.

How would you describe your time with CU PT?

My time with CU PT has been enriching, as I have had the opportunity to interface with the program in several different dimensions, from clinical education, to lab work, to leadership planning and collaboration. I have found the leadership and faculty at CU PT to be excited to work together with clinical and community partners, and to be advocates for advancing the PT profession.

What involvement have you had with various initiatives at CU over the years?

In addition to what has already been shared, CU PT and UCH rehab also collaborated on providing continuing education opportunities within our community on important subjects, including concussion management and addressing the opioid epidemic.

What will you miss the most about being with CU?

I will miss the close proximity of being together on the Anschutz Medical Campus; however, I look forward to opportunities to continue to collaborate and partner with CU PT in my new role at NJH.

Any closing thoughts you wish to share?

PT is an enriching profession, which I am proud to be a part of. I feel truly grateful for the effort that mentors and colleagues within the PT field have invested to help me develop in my career. This includes advice and opportunities that members of the CU PT Program and PM&R department have provided me.