Dr. Mary Sinnott, PT, DPT

Mary C. Sinnott, PT, DPT, M.Ed is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy of the College of Health Professions and Social Work at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sinnott serves as the Director of the DPT Program. She is a graduate of Temple University (BS in Physical Therapy and M.Ed in Exercise Physiology) and MGH Institute of Health Professions. Her areas of teaching include cardiovascular/pulmonary management, health policy, exercise, pathophysiology, and clinical decision making. Her clinical practice is at Temple University Hospital in the acute care medical/surgical programs.

Dr. Sinnott is the immediate past president of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section on Health Policy and Administration. She is a past president of the APTA Acute Care Section. In both Section presidencies, Dr. Sinnott served two full terms in office. In addition, she has served as a past member of the APTA Advisory Panel on Reimbursement. Dr. Sinnott served on the APTA Committee on Sections, and served on the Pennsylvania Chapter’s Practice Committee. In June 2009, Dr. Sinnott was elected to the APTA Board of Directors for a three year term.

Dr. Sinnott maintains her clinical practice at Temple University Hospital on the acute care consult service. In addition, she has lectured across the country on topics that range from the impact of pathophysiology on function to leading organizational change.