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Michelle Peterson PT, DPT, PhD, CCS

Michelle Peterson, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS is a licensed physical  therapist with a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Drexel  University, PA. In addition, Dr. Peterson has a PhD in Physical Therapy from  Nova Southeastern University. As an APTA Board Certified Cardiovascular and  Pulmonary Clinical Specialist, Dr. Peterson currently serves as the lead ICU  therapist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, NJ and as an adjunct  faculty member at Rutgers University. Dr. Peterson is actively involved in  research and has published an article in the Journal of Acute Care Physical  Therapy. Dr. Peterson is a firm believer of collaborative care within the ICU  and putting theory and evidence into practice. As a lead clinician, Dr.  Peterson has been integrally involved in developing the role of the  rehabilitation professional in the ICU, enabling her to earn the Champion Award  at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 2007. Dr Peterson has also provided service  to the community and enhanced her teaching ability through instruction of CPR  classes and providing lectures to various organizations within the community.  Her passion for teaching and joy in seeing the critically ill patient improve functionally  makes her an apt instructor for this program. 

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