Sara Garcia, DPT, PCS

Physical Therapy
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Phone: 402-559-6415
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Professional Summary

Sara Garcia, DPT, PCS, is a Physical Therapist and Co-Director of the Residency Program in the department of physical therapy at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI). Sara has a broad range of experience providing physical therapy services to children in acute care, intensive care, and clinic settings. She obtained her Board Certification in Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2012. Sara joins the MMI team to provide school-based physical therapy services in the Omaha public schools. Sara is passionate about helping all children reach their full ability to participate and have fun with their families and friends. She enjoys watching the GoBabyGo! Nebraska chapter grow and provide opportunities to children to move, explore, participate, and learn in new and exciting ways.

Specialty Certifications

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advanced credentialed clinical instructor
• Board certified clinical specialist, pediatric physical therapy

Education

• DPT, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 2003

Teaching

• Guest Lecturer in PHYT 612 (Cardiac and Pulmonary Systems)

Special Interests & Projects

• GoBabyGo! Nebraska

Professional Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy