Dr. Erin Hayden, PT, DPT, OCSDr. Hayden is running for Delegate at Large in the 2023 APTA Colorado Elections.
Dr. Erin Hayden is a residency-trained, board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. She works in adolescent sports medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado, pursuing her long-standing passion for rehabilitation and early injury prevention. She has been involved with advanced professional education through teaching and clinical mentorship, especially within orthopedic and sports residency programs at Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Southern California, and University of California San Francisco. Although she enjoys treating all orthopedic and sports related injuries, she has a special passion for the health of the performing artist. She has been actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including serving as a previous Colorado (CO) Delegate and current member of the CO APTA Nominating Committee. Prior to Children’s Hospital Colorado, she was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, recognized for her contributions in clinical care, interdisciplinary research, teaching, & commitment to the profession. She had the privilege of serving the California (CA) Physical Therapy Association as a Delegate, Greater Los Angeles District Chairperson and CA Nominating Committee Member. Identify and describe current or previous leadership positions and/or work experiences that make you qualified for this position: What strengths do you bring to the Colorado Chapter and what strengths would you bring to the position you are running for? What are weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter and what improvements would you like to make? |