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Marquette University - Biomedical

Center Therapy Director- Concentra
Hospital & Health Care
Matthew
Klinker DPT CEAS III
Greater Milwaukee Area
Matt is a Physical Therapist, adjunct assistant professor, certified ergonomic specialist, and wellness coach with a passion for corporate/ industrial healthcare, education, and rehab technology. Matt received his B.S. in Biomedical Science and then completed a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marquette University. Matt currently acts as a Center Therapy Director with Concentra.

Beyond his primary employment Matt also teaches in variety of dissection courses in the Dept. of Biomedical Sciences at Marquette University including Human Anatomy, Advanced Human Anatomy, and Neuro-cranial Anatomy. Matt assists in the continued development of a pro bono clinic he founded and also practices as a PRN therapist at the Marquette University Sports Rehab Clinic.

Matt is currently pursuing an MBA and multiple advanced certifications. His ambition is to become a premier resource for Physical Therapy and rehab technology in the burgeoning field of corporate healthcare.

Experience

  • Marquette University

    Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Instructed groups of Physicians, Professors, Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Neuropsychologists in the extensive dissection and study of the Human Central Nervous System and Musculoskeletal System in the following continuing education courses.:
    -Gross Anatomy Dissection and Kinesiology.
    -Neuroanatomical Dissection: Human Brain and Spinal Cord.
    -Brain Dissection and Neuroscience: Applications to Disorders of Language and Speech Functions.
    -Treatment of Bowel, Bladder, and Pelvic Floor Disorders

    Coordinating and facilitating the instruction of dissection and study of Human Anatomy and Neurocranial Anatomy for the graduate students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Master of Physician’s Assistant Studies programs at Marquette University.

  • Marquette University

    Human Anatomy Instructor/ Adjunct Assistant Professor

    Coordinated laboratory instruction of Human Anatomy to undergraduates in the Biomedical Sciences major and Neurocranial Anatomy to Doctor of Dental Surgery students. Other duties included:
    -Overseeing anatomy laboratory instruction of over 300 graduate, professional and under graduate students.
    -Coordinating operations, meetings and review sessions with lab section leaders.
    -Managing and coordinating over 30 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants and tutors.

  • Rehab Innovation Holdings LLC

    Co-Founder/ COO

    Founded an award winning rehabilitation technologies start-up that aims to develop means of optimizing patient care and the provision of Physical Therapy services through the development of electronic medical record software.

  • BTE - The Technology of Human Performance

    Onsite Clinical Specialist/ Doctor of Physical Therapy

    Matt Klinker is a licensed Physical Therapist and On-site Clinical Specialist with BTE at Harley-Davidson. Matt provides Physical Therapy treatment of H-D employees in addition to providing ergonomic assessments, functional testing, and health and wellness initiatives.

    -Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills in functional testing with BTE Evaltech, Primus, and PDA technology.

    -Responsible for employee on-site job coaching and training in proper ergonomics, optimal biomechanics, and safe work technique.

    -Successfully provided sales and product information presentations of BTE equipment and programming services to potential clients.

    -Performs office ergonomic assessments and project development.

    -Obtained invaluable experience working within the award winning and industry leading Health and Safety departments of a Fortune 500 company.

    -Devised value tracking and ROI metrics for numerous programs.

    -Responsible for the research, operations, and project management of a study evaluating efficacy of the BTE Primus RS in the industrial setting.

    -Responsible for the oversight of daily rehab clinic operations in the Milwaukee area and training new employees.

  • BTE - The Technology of Human Performance

    Site Coordinator- Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Locations

    -Coordination and management of daily onsite clinic operations.

    -Providing and ensuring a best in galaxy customer experience and top quality healthcare to all Harley-Davidson employees at Milwaukee sites.

    -Managing budgets, expense reviews, medication and equipment inventories.

    -Ensuring compliance with all occupational, biohazard, privacy, confidentiality and clinical regulations.

    -Facilitation of appropriate processes for talent acquisition, staff development, interviewing, on-boarding, and performance monitoring.

    -Ensuring execution of customer programs, protocols, and policy/procedures.

    -Identifying continuous process improvement opportunities and resolutions.

    -Collaborative work with Health Service Specialist, Safety, Plant Leadership, and Union Leadership.

    -Communication and leadership responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary staff comprised of a Physician, Nurses, EMTs, and ATCs.

    -Communication with leadership within Harley-Davidson and BTE to ensure corporate partnership and communication.

    -Streamlining and enhancing administrative operations.

    -Conducting audits of medical and rehab department operations.

    -Development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.

    -Facilitation, reporting, and performance monitoring of medical, rehab, and wellness programs.

    -Continued practice a licensed Physical Therapist and all associated clinical responsibilities within scope.

  • Genesis Rehab Services

    Physical Therapist

    Licensed Physical Therapist responsible for the Physical Therapy diagnosis, plan of care, and treatment of inpatient and outpatient orthopedic, neurological and geriatric populations in independent and assisted living facilities Additional responsibilities included facilitating patient referrals, establishing physician relationships, health and wellness screening, PTA supervision and coordinating the “Stepping On” program for the Milwaukee County department of aging.

  • Concentra

    Center Therapy Director

    Matthew worked at Concentra as a Center Therapy Director

Education

  • Marquette University

    Doctor of Physical Therapy

    Physical Therapy

  • Marquette University

    Bachelor of Science (BS)

    Biomedical Sciences

  • Marquette University

    Minor

    Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  • Marquette University

    Graduate Teaching Assistant


    Instructed groups of Physicians, Professors, Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Neuropsychologists in the extensive dissection and study of the Human Central Nervous System and Musculoskeletal System in the following continuing education courses.: -Gross Anatomy Dissection and Kinesiology. -Neuroanatomical Dissection: Human Brain and Spinal Cord. -Brain Dissection and Neuroscience: Applications to Disorders of Language and Speech Functions. -Treatment of Bowel, Bladder, and Pelvic Floor Disorders Coordinating and facilitating the instruction of dissection and study of Human Anatomy and Neurocranial Anatomy for the graduate students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Master of Physician’s Assistant Studies programs at Marquette University.

  • Marquette University

    Human Anatomy Instructor/ Adjunct Assistant Professor


    Coordinated laboratory instruction of Human Anatomy to undergraduates in the Biomedical Sciences major and Neurocranial Anatomy to Doctor of Dental Surgery students. Other duties included: -Overseeing anatomy laboratory instruction of over 300 graduate, professional and under graduate students. -Coordinating operations, meetings and review sessions with lab section leaders. -Managing and coordinating over 30 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants and tutors.

Publications

  • Handbook of Human Motion

    Springer

    Chapter author for Chapter titled: Functional Capacity Evaluation and Pre-Employment Screening. This work explores the function, technology, and medicolegal implications of modern pre-employment functional capacity evaluations.

  • Handbook of Human Motion

    Springer

    Chapter author for Chapter titled: Functional Capacity Evaluation and Pre-Employment Screening. This work explores the function, technology, and medicolegal implications of modern pre-employment functional capacity evaluations.

  • The Effect of a Homemade LASER Pointer Feedback Tool on the Kinematics of Gait in a Subject With Parkinson's Disease

    WPTA

    Award Winning Research poster presentation on a patent pending LASER device I invented to modulate gait abnormalities in people with Parkinson's Disease.

  • Handbook of Human Motion

    Springer

    Chapter author for Chapter titled: Functional Capacity Evaluation and Pre-Employment Screening. This work explores the function, technology, and medicolegal implications of modern pre-employment functional capacity evaluations.

  • The Effect of a Homemade LASER Pointer Feedback Tool on the Kinematics of Gait in a Subject With Parkinson's Disease

    WPTA

    Award Winning Research poster presentation on a patent pending LASER device I invented to modulate gait abnormalities in people with Parkinson's Disease.

Positions

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

  • Wisconsin Parkinson's Association

    Member

  • Marquette University College of Health Sciences Alumni Association

    Board of Administrators

  • Young Leadership Committee for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

    Member

  • Marquette University Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

    Clinic Founder, Director, and Volunteer

    http://www.marquette.edu/physical-therapy/community-clinic.shtml https://stories.marquette.edu/lifting-weights-and-raising-spirits-38588df9fcff

  • The American Association of Anatomists

    Member

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    General Member, Research Section Member

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BISC 3136

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