Physical Therapist Assistant

Drew Wilcox, PhD, MHA, PTA

Drew Wilcox
Education
  • PTA Certificate/Associates of Science, Salt Lake Community College
  • Bachelors of Science in Health Services Administration, Weber State University
  • Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, Louisiana State University-Shreveport
  • Certificate in Healthcare Professions Education, Rocky Mountain University
  • Ph. D. in Health Sciences, with a concentration in Health Professions Education, Rocky Mountain University
Publications

Wilcox, D. (2010, November). Community Movement. PT in Motion, 52-53.

Presentations
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2014: Leadership in PTAs and PTA Academic Programs
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2016: The Role of PTAs in Today’s Profession
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2017: Patient Panel; ICU Experiences
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2019: Professionalism/Ethics in Clinical Education
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2019: The Value of a Profession that is #BetterTogether (Keynote Address)
  • Dixie Regional Medical Center Continuing Education Series 2019: Ethical Practice and the Utah Practice Act
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2021: PT Pro Bono Clinics: Bringing Together Community and Education
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2022: Clinical Education—Introducing the Clinical Education SIG: Strengthening Relationships and Improving Clinical Education
  • Academy of Education Webinar 2022: Strategies for Improving Licensure Pass Rates: Success Despite COVID
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference 2024: Physical Therapy Education and Practice Similarities DPT-PTA (Keynote Address)
Professional Affiliations and Activities
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Onsite Reviewer, 2015–Present
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Reaffirmation Panel Member, 2026–2029
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Standards Review Group, 2026
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Member Since 2000
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors, Multiple Terms, 2014–2020
  • Utah Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors, 2025–2027
  • Delegate, American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates, Academy of Education, 2025–2026; Alternate Delegate, 2024
  • Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) NPTE Standard Setting Task Force, 2023
  • American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) PTA Education Program Engagement Task Force, 2023
  • Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy
  • Academy of Education
  • Academy of Leadership and Innovation
  • Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Awards
  • Awarded Advanced Proficiency in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association, 2010
  • Awarded Advanced Proficiency in Geriatric Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association, 2012
  • Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award, Utah Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2021.
  • Nominated to Serve on the American Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors, 2026.
  • Awarded American Physical Therapy Association Educator of the Year Award for Physical Therapist Assistant Programs, 2026.

Contact

Drew Wilcox

Program Director

Email: Drew.Wilcox@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-879-4861

Office: Taylor 208

Kathryn Ulrich

Academic Advisor

Email: Kathryn.Ulrich@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7695

Office: HPC 321

Victoria Riggs

Administrative Assistant

Email: Victoria.Riggs@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-879-4820

Office: Taylor 258