Derrick Campbell, PT, DPT, DSc
Director, Physical Therapy Clinical Education Coordination, Associate Professor, PT Programs
Campus
Austin, TX
College
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Specialties
Acute Care
Clinical Education
Dementia Care
Geriatrics
Higher Education Leadership
Manual Therapy
Neurological Rehabilitation
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Education
Doctor of Science, Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Doctor of Physical Therapy, A.T. Still University
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, State University of New York
Research Interests
ACL Injury Prevention and Performance
Clinical Education Topics
Differential Diagnosis
Student Retention
Dr. Derrick Campbell has extensive experience as a physical therapist clinician, clinical instructor and administrator, providing adult and pediatric orthopedic, neurologic, sports and rehabilitation services. He is a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
Dr. Campbell’s academic teaching experience includes evidence-informed practice, differential diagnosis, clinical skills, clinical decision-making, geriatric physical therapy, musculoskeletal, clinical education and physical therapy practicum courses on professionalism and advocacy.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from State University of New York, his Doctor of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University and his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Campbell is an elected member of the Texas Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates, responsible for national policies, and the Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education. His research is focused on clinical decision-making during clinical experiences, simulation-based learning, telehealth and patients living with dementia. He continues to present nationally and internationally on his research.