Sandra L. Willett, PhD, PT, PCS

Wayne A. Stuberg Director of Physical Therapy Department - MMI
Board Certified Pediatric Physical Therapist
Associate Professor
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Munroe-Meyer Institute
Physical Therapy
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

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Professional Summary

Sandra L. Willett, PhD, serves as the Wayne A. Stuberg Director of Physical Therapy Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI). Dr. Willett is an Associate Professor, a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (2001) and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) faculty.

Passionate about both pediatric practice and clinical teaching, Sandy has extensive expertise in early motor development, and developmental assessment and intervention with infants (birth to three) in early intervention and NICU settings. Along with partners from Children’s, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Physical Therapy (PT) Education, and UNO/UNL Engineering, Sandy started GoBabyGo! Nebraska!, a community outreach program that modifies ride-on cars for toddlers and young children with mobility delays. She coordinates Pediatric curricular content for UNMC College of Allied Health Professions Division of PT education, mentors MMI physical therapy residents, and constantly seeks new challenges.

Specialty Certifications

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Board Certified Specialist, Pediatric Physical Therapy
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) and Tscharnuter Akademie for Movement Organization (TAMO)-Certified

Education

BS, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 1986
MS, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 1993
PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center Clinical Translational Research Mentored Scholar's Program, Omaha, NE, 2019

Teaching

PHYT 612, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Division of PT Education, College of Allied Health Professions
Medically Fragile Infant: Motor development module, Department of Special Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Publications from PubMed

Research Interests and Projects

Impact of motor development on other developmental domains
Maternal/infant interaction and its impact upon motor development
Early assessment and intervention in high-risk infants
Developmental outcomes in NICU infants

Professional Affiliations

American Physical Therapy Association
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators