Jacqueline (Jackie) Crossen-Sills, PT, PhD

Dr. Jackie Crossen-Sills is a Professor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy program on the St. Augustine, FL campus. Dr. Crossen-Sills earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Springfield College, Bachelor of Science in physical therapy from New York University, a Master of Science in physical therapy neurology from the Northeastern University and a Doctor of Philosophy in physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Her dissertation topic was, “Using the OASIS to Predict Risk of Falls in Older Adults.”

Dr. Crossen-Sills is an experienced physical therapist with more than 30 years of clinical, instructional and administrative experience. Her experience as a physical therapist clinician, clinical instructor, manager and administrator is diverse, providing care and services to all ages in the areas of acute, neurology, rehabilitation, home health and end-of-life services. Her research has been published in journals such as Home Health Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Clinics of North America.

Dr. Crossen-Sills has presented nationally on topics such as: Transforming Clinical Practice to Meet the Future, Integrative and Innovative Care for the Diabetic Patient on Telehealth, Implementing a Chronic Care Program Utilizing Self- Management, Evidence Based Principles and a Multidisciplinary Approach and Neurological Rehabilitation.