Rebecca Riblet

Dr. Rebecca Riblet

Assistant Professor

Human Performance & Rehab Sciences

Cushwa Hall B311

phone: (330) 941-3010

rsriblet@ysu.edu

Bio

Dr. Riblet, a lifelong resident of Youngstown, earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Youngstown State University and subsequently engaged in graduate-level research and instruction within the Department of Biology. Drawn to clinical practice, she then pursued and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Since 2008, Dr. Riblet has delivered patient-centered care across a range of settings, including skilled nursing facilities, long-term care and home health. She currently balances her ongoing clinical work in home health with academic responsibilities as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy at Youngstown State University, and she continues to advance her expertise as a doctoral candidate in the PhD program in Health Sciences.

Research Interests

Arthritis, Pro Bono care, Socioeconomic disparities, Geriatrics, Patient Outcomes, IPE, Education, Pain Phentoypes, Therapeutic Alliance, Educational research

Teaching Interests

Clinical Decision Making, Human Gross Anatomy, Professional Issues, Pro Bono Care, IPE for Health Professions, Clinical Foundation Skills