Physical Therapist Assistant
Faculty
Angie Lippiello PTA, MHE
Physical Therapist Assistant, Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator
Office: Owen-Redfield Complex, Room 255A
Professional Work Experience
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Since 2003
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- Functional Pathways at the Idaho State Veterans Home
- RehabAuthority
- Professor, College of Technology – Since Fall 2009
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- PTA 1105 – Introduction to Physical Therapy
- PTA 1107 & 1108 – Procedures I & II
- PTA 2202 – Physical Therapy Assessment
- PTA 2204 – Seminar
- PTA 2213 & 2214 – Clinical Affiliation I & II
- Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education – 9 years
Career Highlights
- Idaho State University Alumni
- Master of Health Education, 2017
- AAS – PTA, 2003
- BS Biology, 2000
- Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board – 2014 - 2021
- PTA Board Member and past Board Chair
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association – Idaho
- Nominating Committee Chair 2013
- Nominating Committee member 2010-2013
- Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Student 2003
A Little About Me
I enjoy sharing my passion for physical therapy with others and hope it will spark excitement in students in our program. It is very rewarding to see a student begin in our program as a novice and finish as an entry-level physical therapist assistant. Seeing their skills and confidence grow during the program is satisfying and it reinforces my commitment as a professor. My hobbies include bowling, yard work, and attending plays.
Nash S. Johnson PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Clinical Senior Instructor, Clinical Education Coordinator
Office: Owen-Redfield Complex 242
Professional Work Experience
- Physical Therapist – Since 2012
- Primary Therapy Source (pediatrics): 2012–2014
- Idaho Home Health – 2014–2018
- Physical Therapist Assistant – 2007–2012
- Pocatello Physical Therapy (orthopedics) – 2007–2009
- Instructor, College of Technology – Since 2018
- Clinical Senior Instructor
- Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC)
- CTE Postsecondary Advanced Occupational Specialist – 2020
- PTA 1105 – Introduction to Physical Therapy
- PTA 2205 – Therapeutic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders
- PTA 2213 & 2214 – Clinical Affiliation I & II
- PTA 1107 & 1108 – Procedures I & II (secondary instructor)
- PTA 2202 – Physical Therapy Assessment (secondary instructor)
Career Highlights
- Idaho State University Alumni
- Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. – 2005–2007
- 2 Clinical Affiliations
- Health Science B.S. – 2005–2007
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – 2009–2012
- 4 Clinical Affiliations
- Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. – 2005–2007
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Level 1 - 2015
- Level 2 - 2018
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA Idaho)
- Vice President for APTA Idaho – Since 2022
- Delegate for APTA Idaho – Since 2022
- Secretary for APTA Idaho – 2020–2022
- Nominating Committee for APTA Idaho – 2018–2022
- Student CORE Ambassador for Idaho (while DPT student) – 2010–2012
- PT/PTA Student of the Year award from APTA Idaho – 2011
- Student Usher (Page) for APTA House of Delegates – 2011
- Attended multiple national APTA Conferences
A Little About Me
Outside of my job, I love to spend time with my wife, Heather, and our four kids. Our kids are in various stages of life (young adults and older teenagers). They are busy with school, work, sports, and other extracurricular activities. My wife recently finished her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and is working here at ISU. Outside of those daily life activities, we love camping, playing pickleball, golf, & disc golf among other sports. I really enjoy playing pickleball anytime I have time and I can find a group to play with. I enjoy coaching, particularly my kids’ sports teams. I am considering becoming a certified pickleball coach. In addition, I enjoy doing various handicrafts and occasional home improvement projects.
Lindsey Pratt, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant, Clinical Instructor
Office: Owen-Redfield Complex, Room 330
Professional Work Experience
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Since 2003
- Aspen Home Health, 2014 – Present
- Barnes Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic, 2014 – Present
- Bingham Memorial Hospital, 2003-2014
- Kindred Healthcare, 2003
- Instructor, College of Technology – Since 2006
- Clinical Instructor, Since Fall 2022
- Adjunct instructor, 2006 – 2022
- PTA 1107-Procedures I
- PTA 1108-Procedures II
- PTA 2207 – Pediatric Rehabilitation
- PTA 2207 – Pediatric Rehabilitation
Career Highlights
- Idaho State University Alumni
- Currently Obtaining Bachelor in Workforce Training emphasis CTE
- AAS – PTA, 2003
- Mentor/Trainer for multiple PTA’s
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Lead clinician pediatrics at Bingham Memorial Hospital
- Multiple live seminars
- Aquatic certification
- Fit/Fall certification
A Little About Me
I enjoy sharing my experience and love for physical therapy. As a physical therapist assistant, I have been able to take part in a variety of many different settings, a lot of patient care, involved in many live seminars, shadowed pediatric orthopedic surgeons, and hope to provide the same passion to students. As a clinical instructor the most rewarding experience is being able to help students achieve their dreams and goals to help others. Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors camping, hiking, snowmobiling, traveling and being with my kids and family.
Dave Smith PTA, MS
Physical Therapist Assistant, Clinical Senior Instructor, Health Occupations Education Specialist
Office: Roy F. Christensen Building, Room 163
Professional Work Experience
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Since 2007
- University of Utah Medical Center
- VA Medical Center
- McKay-Dee Sports Medicine
- Instructor, College of Technology – Since Spring 2016
- HO 1106 – Medical Terminology
- HO 1111 – Anatomy and Physiology
- HO 2208 - Introduction to Pathology
- PTA 1104 – Introduction to Kinesiology
- PTA 1106 – Applied Kinesiology
- PTA 2206 – Therapeutic Interventions for Neurological Conditions
Career Highlights
- Idaho State University Alumni
- AAS – Physical Therapist Assistant, 2007
- BS – Health Science, 2008
- University of Utah Alumni
- MS – Health Promotion and Education, 2015
- Certified Biomechanics Specialist, 2021
- Provided physical therapy to our nation’s veterans for 6+ years
- Found a way to exercise while I work (Physical Therapy)
- Found a way to make money doing what I love (teaching)
A Little About Me
I am an avid runner and outdoorsman. I try to spend as much time outside as possible. I can often be found in the mountains being pulled by one of my three children, or two vizslas. My wife and I enjoy camping, hiking and exploring the outdoors and do all of them year-round.