St. Mary’s Hospital
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Waterbury, CT
2019 - Present
Rachel W Pata
Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of Simulation - School of Health Sciences
Rachel W Pata
Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy
Director of Simulation - School of Health Sciences
Rachel Pata serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. She recieved a master's degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2003 and a doctorate degree in physical therapy from Simmons College in 2009. She also earned a board certification as a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist from the APTA in 2014 and a board certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator from SSIH in 2019. She teaches in the content areas of Acute Care/Cardiopulmonary and Anatomy. Additionally, she serves as the Capstone Coordinator for the Department of Physical Therapy and as the Simulation Director for the School of Health Sciences. She continues her clinical practice at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT. She maintains an active research agenda in the content areas of simulation in physical therapy education, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as well as overtraining in athletes. Recent publications include, "A Survey of Factors That May Cause Practice Inconsistencies and Impact Care in Pulmonary Rehabilitation", “Impact of Age on Heamatological Markers Pre- and Post-Marathon Running”, “Common Electrocardiogram Variation Pre- and Post-Marathon” and “Kidney Injury and Repair Biomarkers in Marathon Runners”. She has presented research at national ACSM and APTA conferences and, was awarded the Quinnipiac University, School of Health Science Emerging Scholar award in 2015. She is very enthusiastic about teaching and the profession of Physical Therapy.
Education
- BS, Quinnipiac University
- MPT, Quinnipiac University
- DPT, Simmons University
Areas of Expertise
- Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Organization
- Physical Therapy
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 367A
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Experience
Quinnipiac University
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Hamden, CT
2018 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Simulation Director, SHS
Hamden, CT
2017 - Present
Quinnipiac University
Clinical Assistant Professor
Hamden, CT
2012 - 2017
Gaylord Hospital
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Wallingford, CT
2011 - 2017
Quinnipiac University
Clinical Laboratory Coordinator
Hamden, CT
2010 - 2012
Masonicare
Staff Physical Therapist
Wallingford, CT
2008 - 2010
Quinnipiac University
Adjunct Professor
Hamden, CT
2004 - 2010
St. Mary’s Hospital
Staff Physical Therapist
Waterbury, CT
2001 - 2009
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal
A Survey of Factors That May Cause Practice Inconsistencies and Impact Care in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pata RW, Giblin J, Cassata E, Cortez R, Hall M, Pascale A.
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Published online ahead of Print November, 2020 (Fall 2020)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Confidence in and Frequency of Nutritional Patient Education Provided by Licensed Physical Therapists: A Pilot Cross Sectional Survey
Diem G, Hadtke B, Leigh A, White D, Feinn R, Pata RW
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Tx (2022)
Peer Reviewed Journal
) Effects of Neurosculpting® Meditation on Stress, Anxiety and Sleep in a group of undergraduate college students
Kelley KK, Pata R, Acevedo S, Bayne C, Thompson L, et al.
7 Yoga Phys Ther Rehabil. June (2022)
Peer Reviewed Poster
The Benefits of Virtual Simulation on Improving Confidence and Skills for the Cardiopulmonary Examination of Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
Chi K, Davis A, Edwards M, McConville R, Thurman S, Feinn R, Pata RW
Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Hartford, CT (2022)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Nutritional Education Throughout U.S. Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs
Edwards S, Hlushko A, Infosino R, Kelly K, Feinn R, White, D, Pata RW
Connecticut Physcal Therapy Association Annual Conference, Hartford, CT (2022)
Chapter
Case Studies Across the Continuum: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Pata RW, Wall T, Lampron E.
Multi-Trauma 1st New York, New York (Thieme 2021)
Chapter
Case Studies Across the Continuum: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Blood K, Pata RW, Ferrero S.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 1st New York, New York (Thieme 2021)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Effects of Neurosculpting® Meditation on Depression, Anxiety, Sleep and Heart Rate Variability
Kelley, K, Pata, R, Acevedo, S, Bayne, C, Thompson, L & Wimberger, L.
CSM, APTA, Denver, CO, Conference Center (2020)
Peer Reviewed Journal
The influence of non-modifiable and modifiable factors on cardiac biomarkers post-marathon running
Martin TG, Pata RW, Jou D, Narowska G, Myrick K, Malloy KA, Lafalce AM, Feinn R.
59(10) Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness 1771-1778 E-pub Feb 5, 2019. In Print October (2019)
Conference Presentation
The Cardiac Journey: An Interprofessional Simulation Tool
Pata RW, Van Oss T, Kappus L.
HPSN New Jersey Regional Simday, Vineland, NJ, Inspira Medical Center (2019)
Conference Presentation
Can I Stop Now? 2.0: Intervention and Progression of Endurance Performance
Bartlo PL, Pata RW, Skrzat J.
CSM, APTA, Washington, DC, Conference Center (2019)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Clinician Designed Comprehensive Lines and Tubes Education to improve DPT Students' Readiness for Acute Care: A Saint Francis Hospital and Quinnipiac University Collaboration
Weathers M, Pata RW.
CPTA Annual Conference, Bridgeport, CT (2019)
Peer Reviewed Journal
The Role of Volume Regulation and Thermoregulation in AKI during Marathon Running
Mansour S, Martin T, Obied W, Pata R, Myrick K.
14(9) Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 1297-1305 September (2019)
Peer Reviewed Poster
The Cardiac Journey: An Interprofessional Simulation Experience
Pata RW, Van Oss T, Kasinskas C, et al.
JCIPE Conference, Interprofessional care for the 21st Century, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University (2018)
Academic Awards, Fellowships and Grants
CHEFA Grant
Grant | 2019-2020
I served as the lead author and worked alongside simulation team members from the school of nursing and medicine to write this grant. We were awarded over $68,000 to enhance simulaiton in women's health.