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Timothy L. Kauffman PT,PhD, FAPTA,FGSA

Dr. Tim Kauffman's distinguished physical therapy career started 50 years ago and includes work in the US Army and Reserve Unit Hospitals, nursing homes, home care, research, lecturing, and private practice.  He served as an adjunct professor at a number of physical therapy schools as well as a clinical professor for physical therapy students.   He is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association in the Geriatric and Oncology Sections.  He is a Fellow in the American Physical Therapy Association and in the Gerontological Society of America.  He has lectured throughout the United States and internationally on geriatric physical therapy care and his research has been published in a variety of journals.  He is the lead editor of the first, second, and third editions of A Comprehensive Guide to Geriatric Rehabilitation, an internationally acclaimed text that provides step by step guidance on the evaluation and treatment of geriatric diseases and disorders.  His book has been translated to Portuguese and
Chinese. Tim has served the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Lancaster Arthritis Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Red Cross Board of Directors for the Lancaster Chapter, Health Volunteers Overseas, and the United States Bone and Joint Initiative.  He and his wife Brenda reside in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and they remain actively engaged in the community including teaching Better Bones and Better Balance Classes.


Experience

Consultant Hartz Physical Therapy.  Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 2018.

 Private Practice.  Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1981 - 2018.

 Adjunct Instructor.  Columbia University, 2007 – 2013.

 Visiting Professor.  Lebanon Valley College, 2005 – 2006. 

Adjunct Assistant Professor.  Program in Physical Therapy, Drexel University, Hahnemann - Campus, 1988 – 2004.

Adjunct Faculty.  Thomas Jefferson University, 2003.   

Adjunct Faculty Member. Long Island University, 1987.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, 1978 - 1979.

Visiting Professor of Geriatric Physical Therapy.  U.S. Army - Baylor University, 1994                                 

Invited Guest Lecturer
Temple University, 1998.
Anton de Kom University, Suriname, 2000, 2003, 2007. 
Arcadia University, 2003.
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 2005.
California State University, Fresno, 2007.
Eastern Mennonite University, 2014, 2018

 Clinical Instructor / Affiliations for Physical Therapy Programs at Drexel University,  University of South Alabama, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, St. Ambrose University, Chatham College, Lebanon Valley College, Wheeling Jesuit University, Central Penn College. 

Lieutenant Colonel.  U.S. Army, basic pay entry 1968.  Retired in 2008. 

Private Practice.  Physical Therapy Consultant for six- (6) nursing homes in metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, 1979 - 1981.

Chief Physical Therapist – Virginia Rehabilitation, 1979 -1981. 

Chief Physical Therapist, 56th Station Hospital, United States Army Reserves, Richmond, Virginia, 1977 – 1981. 

Physical Therapist.  Greater Washington Sports Medicine Clinic, Tysons Corner, Virginia, 1979.  

Chief Physical Therapist, 5th General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, West Germany, 1974 - 1977. 

Staff Physical Therapist.  Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, 1971 - 1974.

 CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS:  General Division and Rehabilitation Division, Wilmington Medical Center, Wilmington, Delaware; Children's Seashore House, Atlantic City, New Jersey.