Quinnipiac University
Sarah Elisabeth Ferrero

Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy

Director of Evaluation and Assessment, Department of Physical Therapy

Education

  • BS, University of Connecticut
  • DPT, Russell Sage College

Organization

  • Physical Therapy

Office Location

  • Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci

Mail Drop

  • NH-HSC

Experience

Apple Rehab Cromwell

per diem physical therapist

Cromwell, CT

2022 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Clinical Associate Professor Physical Therapy

Hamden, CT

2020 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Assistant Professor for Clinical Integration for Physical Therapy

Hamden CT

2014 - 2020

Gaylord Hospital- Inpatient Services

Per diem Physical Therapist

Wallingford, CT

2014 - 2022

Newington Rapid Recovery and Rehab Center, the Rehab Department

Per diem Physical Therapist

Newington, CT

2014 - 2020

Encompass Home Health

Per visit Physical Therapist

Rocky Hill, CT

2014 - 2017

Quinnipiac University

Part-time Faculty- Physical Therapy Program

Hamden CT

2012 - 2014

Gaylord Hospital- Inpatient Services

Full time Physical Therapist (Clinical Ladder III, Team Leader)

Wallingford, CT

2005 - 2014

Middlesex Hospital

Inpatient Physical Therapist

Middletown, CT

2002 - 2005

Harborside Healthcare- Governor’s House

Inpatient Physical Therapist

Simsbury, CT

2001 - 2002

Sundance Rehabilitation- Multiple Sites- Skilled Nursing Facilities

Inpatient Physical Therapist

East Berlin, CT

1996 - 2001

Grove Hill Medical Center

Outpatient Physical Therapist

New Britain, CT

1995 - 1996

Selected Publications

Peer Reviewed Presentations

The Impact of Undergraduate Curriculum on Metacognitive Awareness in Entry-Level DPT Students.

Norkus S, Broggi M, Ferrero S, Kosior K.

Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions Conference (ASAHP), Indianapolis, ID (2025)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Use of the LASSI to Measure Impact of Graduate Advising Modules in First-year Doctor of Physical Therapy Students

Ferrero S, Grevelding K, Roller D, Wall T, Chirby M, Borgia B

American Physical Therapy Association Education Leadership Conference, Kansas City, MO (2025)

Conference Presentation

Culture of Assessment in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Part II: Implementation and Living the Culture

Ferrero S, Roller D, Kosior K, Wall T

Education Leadership Conference (ELC) of the APTA, Philadelphia, PA (2023)

Chapter

Case Studies Across the Continuum: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective.

Skrzat J, Griech S.

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer 1st New York, NY (Thieme. 2021)

Professional Designation