About
Megan Schaefer, PT, DPT, PCS, is the director of Clinical Education and clinical professor for the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is board certified in pediatric physical therapy and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with degree in bioengineering prior to receiving her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from MCP Hahnemann University and her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University. Schaefer has more than 20 years of experience as a pediatric physical therapist in a variety of pediatric settings including acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehab, schools and early intervention. She is the former director of Quality and Clinical Practice for Therapy and Audiology Services at Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children. Schaefer has a passion for mentorship and developing excellence in clinical education having assisted in the development of integrated clinical education experiences in pediatrics with the University of Delaware and establishing institutional specific guidelines for full-time clinical education experiences at Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Schaefer is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) including the Academies of Acute Care Therapy, Education and Pediatric Physical Therapy. Schaefer serves as the APTA Population Health Champion for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy. Schaefer teaches a variety of content within the DPT Curriculum including clinical reasoning, health administration and pediatrics.