Suzanne Rodriguez, PT, DPT, MS, GCS, GTCC, LSVT

Suzanne joined Sacred Heart University full-time in 2021 as a Clinical Physical Therapist and Director of the Geriatric Residency Program. Suzanne has worked at Sacred Heart as an adjunct since 2009 as a tutorial leader/senior tutor, lab instructor, and online instructor in the Geriatric Health and Wellness program. Suzanne is a member of the Geriatric section of the APTA as well as a co-chair of the Geriatric Special Interest Group for the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Suzanne is a board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatrics through the APTA and has served as a member for the Specialized Academy of Content Experts in the area of Geriatrics. She has presented at the state level in topics of Geriatric physical therapy. Suzanne is a graduate of a Geriatric Residency Program and has worked across multiple settings including: acute care, acute rehab, sub-acute care, long-term care, home care, outpatient, and home-based outpatient.

Professional Interests

• Geriatric physical therapy
• Residency education

Service Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Academy of Geriatrics
• Connecticut Chapter of the APTA
• Geriatric Special Interest Group