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Allison Kellish
Contact Info

allisonkellish@ucwv.edu

304-513-3995

Associate Professor

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Institution: Seton Hall University
    • Major: Health Care Leadership
    • Date Awarded: May 2015
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
    • Institution: Seton Hall University
    • Major: Physical Therapy
    • Date Awarded: May 2005
  • Master of Public Administration
    • Institution: Seton Hall University
    • Major: Public Administration
    • Date Awarded: May 1996
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Institution: University of New England
    • Major: Physical Therapy
    • Date Awarded: May 1987
  • No Degree Awarded
    • Institution: Kean University
    • Major: Pre Physical Therapy
    • Date: 1984

Peer Reviewed Publications

  1. 2023    Kellish, A. & Stiskal, D. “Clinical Coordinators Self -Reported Leadership Styles for Achieving Leadership Outcomes.” JAH, 2023-02740R.
  2. 2021    Kellish, A, Gotthold, S, Tiziani, M, Higgins, P., Fleming, D.  Moral Injury Signified by Levels of Moral Distress and Burnout in Clinical Educators. JAH, 2021, 50 (3).
  3. 2020    Kellish, A., Kellish, P., Hakim, A., Kellish, A. What is the Effect on Kinesio-Taping on Pain and Gait in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8982. Cureus Journal of Medical Science 12 (7).

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

  1. 2025    Kellish, A. & Stiskal, D. Advancing Clinical Education: Implementing Transformational Leadership Behaviors for Achieving Focused Outcomes. E Poster Presentation. Abstract # 402 World Physio Congress, May 2025, Toyoko, Japan.
  2. 2025    Kellish, A, Tatta, J, Lynch, T.  Balancing Pain and Trauma: Integrating Somatic Therapies in Physical Therapy for Healing. Session ID: 21776, Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Houston, Tx, February 2025.
  3. 2025    Kellish, A, Vigliotti, M, Cotugno, G, Zimmerman, M, Petrarca, J. Benefits of Interprofessional Community Programs for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Caregivers Scoping Review. Poster Presentation. Abstract # 47015. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Houston, Tx, February 2025, (Received honor by the Academy for Leadership and Innovation for Social Responsibility)
  4. 2024    Faraclas, E, Schaumberg, E, Kellish, A. Integrating IPA Opportunities into Physical Therapy Education for the PT/PTA team using the IPEC Core Competency Framework. Session. American Physical Therapy Association Educational Leadership Conference, Academy of Education. Oakland, CA, October 2024.
  5. 2024    Kellish, A, Stiskal, D. Inspiring Innovation: Transformational Leadership Practices in Higher Education and Cultural Settings. Session. New Hampshire Women in Higher Education Spring 2024 Conference, Manchester, NH, April 2024.
  6. 2024    Kellish, A, Nicolas, S. Integrating Complementary Methods: Creating Balance Using Energy Medicine While Providing PT for Chronic Pain/Trauma Population. Session ID: 18776. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, February 2024.
  7. 2024    Kellish, A, Stiskal, D. Losing the Drive: Moral Injury of PT and PTA Faculty. Poster Presentation. Abstract# 2204. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Boston, MA, February 2024.
  8. 2023    Kellish, A, Conventry, A, Stiskal, D. Past Tired, Physical Therapy Didactic and Clinical Directors, High Risk: A study on Moral Injury: During COVID. E poster presentation. Abstract # WP2023-01866. World Physio Congress, May 2023, Dubi.
  9. 2023    Kellish, A, Conventry, A, Stiskal, D. Directors of Clinical Education High Risk:
  10. A Study on Burnout and Moral Distress during COVID. Poster Presentation. Abstract# 1118. Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, February 2023.
  11. 2023    Suydam, L, Kellish, A, Bertolami, E, King, H. The Effects of Duty Equipment and Positioning on Low Back Pain in Police Officers, Poster Presentation. Abstract ID # 3367. Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA, February 2023.
  12. 2023    Kellish, A, O’Neil, T, Clancy, M. Not Just a Sport Thing or A Bump On The Head, Concussions In the Elderly. Session.  American Physical Therapy Association NH Annual Conference, Concord, NH, November 2023.
  13. 2022    Kellish, A, Conventry, A, Stiskal, D. Are We in Trouble? The Impact of COVID-19 and the Future of Physical Therapy Program Directors. Poster Presentation. Abstract # 219. American Physical Therapy Association Educational Leadership Conference, Academy of Education, Milwaukee, WI, October 2022.
  14. 2022    Kellish, A., Schaumberg, E., Kellish, P. Beyond 3 Sets 10 Reps Using Adaptive Weightlifting Training and Functional Movements to Maximize Optimal Dosing of Exercise in the Baby Boomer Plus Generation. Session. American Physical Therapy Association NH Annual Conference, Concord, NH, September 2022.
  15. 2022    Kellish, A. Past Tired, The Part of Burn Out That Affects Clinicians the Most Who Serve as Clinical Instructors. Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association NH Annual Conference, Concord, NH, September 2022.
  16. 2022    Kellish, A., Clancy, M, O’Neil, T. Concussion Not Just an Athlete Thing. Session. Brian Injury Alliance New Jersey Conference, Edison, NJ, May 2022.
  17. 2022    Kellish, A. Beyond Tired and Stress: The Moral Injury of Health Science Clinical Educators. Session. Occupational Health Summit, Paris, France (Presentation accepted), February 2022.
  18. 2021    Kellish, A, & Gotthold, S.  Moral Injury in Clinical Educators and the DCE Challenge for Student Placement. Session title:160. American Physical Therapy Association Educational Leadership Conference, Atlanta, Ga, October 2021.
  19. 2021    Kellish, A, Stiskal, D, Conventry, A. Perils of CO-VID 19: Moral Distress and Burnout in PT Educators. Poster Presentation ASAHO Conference, Virtual Conference, September 2021.
  20. 2021    Gotthold, S, Tiziani, M, Kellish, A, Fleming, D., Higgins, P.  The Double Edge Sword of Moral Injury as Measured by Moral Distress and Burnout. Poster Presentation. Kean University Research Days, Union, NJ April 2021.
  21. 2021    Kellish, A, Griffon, P, Namazi, M.  All Together Now, Building the Interprofessional Team at Every Level.  E Poster Presentation. Abstract # WCPT2021-02282. World Physiotherapy, Virtual Conference, April 2021.
  22. 2021    Kellish, A, Stiskal, D.  Self-Identified Leadership Styles of Clinical Instructors: You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader. Poster Presentation. Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Virtual Conference. February 2021.
  23. 2021    Kellish, A, Stiskal, D.  Do a Good Deed Stand Up and Lead Clinical Education! Poster Presentation Abstract ID Number 27233. Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Virtual Conference.February 2021.
  24. 2021    Duff, J, Downer, M, Doyle, C, Mailly, K, Kellish, A. Utilizing Interactive Virtual Simulation to Promote Intra-Professional Collaboration in DPT and PTA students.  Poster Presentation. Abstract # 30153. Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Virtual Conference. February 2021.
  25. 2020    Kellish, A, Kellish, P, Hakim, A., Kellish, A.  The Effect on Kinesio-Taping on Pain and Gait in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Poster Presentation. Abstract ID # 97. Clinical Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting Virtual Conference. September 2020.
  26. 2020    Barnes, C, Kellish, A, Griffon, P. “It Takes a Village” The Benefits of Standardized Patient Learning Module to Promote Student Interprofessional Collaboration and Professionalism. Poster Presentation. Abstract ID # 15938819. NJ Traumatic Brain Alliance Conference, Virtual Conference. May 2020.
  27. 2020    Kellish, A, Duff, J, Downer, M, Stiskal, D, Kellish, AS., Hakim. A.  Learning to Lead: The Role of Collaborative Experiential Learning on the Leadership Skills of Health Professions Student with Intraprofessional Teams. Poster Presentation. Camden Scholars Cooper Medical School, Virtual Conference. April 2020.
  28. 2020    Kellish, A. Double Edge Sword: Burn out or Moral Injury of Our Clinical Instructors. Poster Presentation. Abstract ID # 25864.  Combined Section Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Denver, Co, February 2020.
  29. 2019    Giordan, K, Kellish, A, Patten, S, Griffin, P. Interprofessional Education Pillars. Session. Interprofessional Education Conference” Kean University, Union, NJ, September 2019.
  30. 2018    Kellish, A, Poulsen, K. Breaking the ICE in the Acute Care Setting.  Poster presentation. APTA Acute Care Academy Bridging the Acute Care Gap: Advancing Acute Care Physical Therapy Education and Educators Gap Conference Indianapolis, Indiana, May 2018.
  31. 2017    Kellish, A.  Leadership Styles of Clinical Coordinators in Physical Therapy Education: How Their Style Affect Leadership Outcomes. Poster Presentation. American Physical Therapy Association Educational Leadership Conference, October 2017.
  32. 2017    Kellish, A. From Curriculum to Clinic: Threading the Partnership to Improve the PT/PTA Team Effectiveness. Session. American Physical Therapy Association NJ Spring Conference, Robbinsville, NJ, April 2017.
  33. 2016    Kellish, A, Stiskal D, Duff J, Downer M. Establishing Educational Partnerships to Improve Physical Therapy PT/PTA Team Effectiveness.  Poster Presentation.  Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association, Anaheim CA, February 2016.
  34. 2016    Kellish, A. Threading Educational Partnerships Throughout the Curriculum to Improve Physical Therapy PT/PTA Team Effectiveness. Session. American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Education Educational Leadership Conference, Phoenix, AZ, October 2016.
  35. 2015    Kellish, A, Zipp, G, Cahill, T, Deluca, D. Actual and Perceived Leadership Styles of Clinical Coordinators of Physical Therapy Education. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, February 2015.
  36. 2014    Kellish, A, Zipp, G, Cahill, T, Deluca, D. Actual and Perceived Leadership Styles of Clinical Coordinators of Physical Therapy Education. Poster Presentation.  Petersheim Scientific Expedition, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, May 2014.
  37. 2009    Kellish, A. Brugier, E. Integrating Information Literacy into the College Curriculum. Poster Presentation New Jersey Edge Conference, Princeton, NJ, November 2009.