Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Physical Therapy expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and sports medicine. Some of the most common specialties include orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, and geriatric therapy. They can opine on the effects of treatment protocols, functional capacity, disability, standard of care, and long-term prognosis.

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Average Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$300/hr

Review Fee

$400/hr

Deposition Fee

$475/hr

Court Fee

Physical Therapy Experts in Florida

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  • Review Fee $220/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr

    This expert has been an administrator in every kind of long term senior living community, from independent living through nursing homes. He has actively participated in long term care peer organizations and served on numerous boards and committees in the nursing home/assisted living community field. Formerly, this expert was an administrator at Hampton Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 120 bed nursing home and rehabilitation center, and Lake View Care Center/Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, an a 88 and 120 bed nursing home, responsible for the full range of management functions. Previously, this expert was the executive director of residential living at Miami Jewish Health Systems, where he was responsible for six Alzheimer's facilities and Alzheimer's Day Care. Currently, this expert is a consultant in the long term care field.

    Consultant, An assisted living consulting firm in FL

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Pennsylvania

    Coral Springs,

    Florida

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  • This highly qualified expert has 17+ years of experience as a rehabilitation nurse. She received her ASN degree from Santa Fe Community College and her BSN and MSN degrees from the University of Central Florida. She worked previously as a registered nurse at Shands Rehabilitation Hospital and currently as charge nurse at a major university affiliated hospital.

    Charge Nurse, Major university affiliated hospital

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Central Florida

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $325/hr
    Deposition Fee $480/hr
    Court Fee $517/hr

    This highly qualified expert of Physical Therapy earned his BA from the University of Florida and his DPT in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida. He is Board Certified as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist. This expert is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has experience with orthopedic management, exercise prescription, dry needling, early intervention, and other physical therapy research. Formerly, he held roles as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Texas- El Paso as well as the University of Central Florida as well as a physical therapist at several medical facilities. Currently, he a site manager of physical therapist at a well-known healthcare organization and for the largest branch of the US Armed Forces.

    Assistant Chief, Physical Therapy, An Army Health Clinic

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Central Florida

    Ormond Beach,

    Florida

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This impressive expert received his BS in pre-medicine at Texas A&M University and his MD at UTHSC at Houston. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and is a certified Life Care Planner. He has been appointed to the National Physician Advisory Board and has won the Medical Director Excellence Award from HealthSouth Rehabilitation. Currently, he is the president of a rehabilitation firm in South Florida, a medical director at a rehabilitation hospital, and the president of a lifecare planning company.

    President, A Life Care Planning Firm in FL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Largo,

    Florida

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What Can a Physical Therapy Expert Witness Opine On?

Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques to relieve pain.

Therapeutic Exercises

Strengthening and mobility exercises.

Modalities

Use of heat, cold, or ultrasound.

Posture Training

Improving body alignment and function.

Gait Training

Improving walking patterns and stability.

Balance Training

Enhancing stability and coordination.

FAQs for Physical Therapy Expert Witnesses

What is a physical therapy expert witness?

A physical therapy expert witness is a licensed PT who provides specialized clinical insight in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, writing reports, testifying, and clarifying rehab and standard-of-care issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a physical therapy expert witness?

A physical therapy expert witness supports personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, disability, fall and sports injury, rehabilitation, and standard-of-care litigation cases.

How can a physical therapy expert witness quantify functional impairment for litigation?

A physical therapy expert witness quantifies functional impairment by using standardized tests, objective measurements, and medical records to document limits in mobility, strength, and daily activities.

What specific credentials qualify a physical therapy expert witness for complex injury matters?

A qualified physical therapy expert witness for complex injury matters holds a DPT or equivalent, state licensure, specialty certifications, and extensive clinical and forensic experience.

How does a physical therapy expert witness evaluate future rehabilitative care needs?

A physical therapy expert witness evaluates future rehabilitative care needs by assessing medical records, functional limits, prognosis, and evidence-based therapy plans and costs.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting physical therapy expert witnesses?

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