PHYSICAL THERAPY FACULTY AND STAFF

Karen Wientjes, PT, DPT, MPH, CWS

Dr. Karen Wientjes is a PA-licensed Physical Therapist and a board Certified Wound Specialist through the American Board of Wound Management. In addition to teaching at Neumann University, she is a Clinical Specialist at Optimum Physical Therapy Associates in West Chester, PA. She is involved with the APTA on various levels, having served as Program Chair and as a consultant for the development of curriculum guidelines and wound care coding initiatives. Dr. Wientjes has provided physical therapy services through mission work in Peru and Haiti. She has lectured locally and nationally, as well as published articles on wound care, pain management, and integrative strategies for wound healing. Her current areas of research include wound bed preparation, wound measurement and integrative approaches to wound healing.

Instructor for the following courses:

PT 519: Physical Agents

PT 516: Fundamental Physical Therapy Skills PT 720: Administration and Management PT 714: Wound Management

PT 742: Mentored Experience I

PT 743: Mentored Research Experience II PT 744: Mentored Research Experience III PT 619: Clinical Reasoning I

PT 719: Clinical Reasoning II

Recent publications:

Albaugh KW, Biely SA, Cavorsi JP. The Effect of a Cellulose Dressing and Topical Vancomycin on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Gram-positive Organisms in Chronic Wounds: A Case Series. Ostomy/Wound Management. 2013;59(5):34-43.

Conner-Kerr T, Albaugh KW, Bell A. Chapter 25: Phototherapy in Wound Management. In: Sussman and Bates-Jensen, editors. Wound Management in Wound Care- A Collaborative Practice Manual, 4th edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott and Williams & Wilkins; 2011.

Albaugh KW, Biely SA, Cavorsi JP. Use of a biocellulose dressing to deliver topical Vancomycin, reduce methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Gram positive organisms, and promote healing in lower extremity wounds. Abstract in WOUNDS. 2011;23(3): A26.

Albaugh KW, Loehne HB. Chapter 11: Wound Bed Preparation/Debridement. In Kloth and McCulloch, editors. Wound Healing: Evidence Based Management, 4th edition. F.A. Davis; 2010.

Gibbs KA, Loehne HB, Albaugh KW, Kloth LC. The Guide for Integumentary/Wound Management Content in Professional Physical Therapy Education from the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Section on Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management (SCEWM), November 2007. Accessed at: www.aptasce-wm.org

Recent presentations:

Albaugh KW, Jacobs A.  Reliability of Wound Surface Area Measurement of a Smartphone Application as Compared to Laser-Guided Planimetry and Manual (Linear) Measurement.   APTA Combined Sections Meeting.  Washington D.C.  January 26, 2019

Albaugh KW, Cabral L, Shaughnessy TJ, Gibbs K.  Clinical Decision-making Strategies for Complex Wounds.  APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C.  January 25, 2019

Albaugh KW, Cole P.  Global Volunteerism: Optimizing Patient Care with Limited Resources and Exploring Volunteer Opportunities.  Symposium on Advanced Wound Care,  Las Vegas, NV.  November 4, 2018

Albaugh KW, Biely SA.  Reliability of Wound Surface Area Measurement of a Smartphone Application as Compared to Laser-Guided Planimetry and Manual (Linear) Measurement.  Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, Charlotte, NC.  April 27, 2018

Albaugh KW.  A Comparison of Smartphone Application Analysis to Visual Estimation of Wound Bed Tissue Composition. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA.  February 22, 2018 

Gibbs K, Albaugh KW, Alderson M. Part One: Wound Evaluation for the Non-Wound Care PT.  APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA.  February 22, 2018

Albaugh KW, Gibbs K, Shaughnessy T. Part Two: Wound Treatment for the Non-Wound Care PT.  APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA.  February 22, 2018

Albaugh K. Intra- and Inter-rater Reliability of Wound Surface Area Measurement Over Time With Photo Digital Planimetry. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 16, 2017

Albaugh KW. Physical Therapy Modalities for Lesions of the Skin. National Institute of Rehabilitation. Lima, Peru. August 10, 2016.

Albaugh KW, Mustalish R. Workshop: Healthcare and Healing Traditions of Amazonia; Exploring the Roots of Holistic Health and Integrative Medicine. Lima, Puerto Maldonado and Posada Amazonas, Peru. August 9-17, 2016.

Albaugh KW. Mindfulness-based stress reduction: Balancing the mind, body and spirit. Sisters of St. Francis Gathering Day. Aston, PA. August 6, 2016.

Albaugh K, Loehne H, Kloth L. Full day Pre-conference: Wound Debridement Skills. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis IN, February 4, 2015

Albaugh KW, Brault B. Wound Care for HAS Haiti Medical Professionals. Hospital Albert Schweitzer. Deschapelles, Haiti. October 31, 2014

Albaugh KW. Reliability of Novice Raters Performing Wound Surface Area Measurement. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas Nevada, February 6, 2014

Albaugh KW, Hamm R. The Use of Therapeutic Technologies in the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas Nevada, February 4, 2014

Albaugh KW, Hamm R. Advanced Therapy for Pressure Ulcers. Symposium for Advanced Wound Care, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 28, 2013

Dr. Casey Herrmann is a PA-licensed Physical Therapist and has been a faculty member at Neumann University since 2024. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University, Master’s Degree in Exercise & Health Sciences from University of Houston- Clear Lake, and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of the Sciences. She then continued her studies with a clinical residency in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy at UT Southwestern. Dr. Herrmann has been recognized as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy as well as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. In addition to teaching at Neumann University, Dr. Herrmann works at GSPP Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania Hospital as an acute care physical therapist. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Acute Care Special Interest Group of the APTA-PA, literature appraiser for the heart failure clinical practice guideline, peer reviewer for the entry-level physical therapy competencies for oncologic PT, and is a member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary section of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. Her research interests include early mobility in the intensive care unit, cardiac rehabilitation, and lymphatic interventions in the neonatal population.

Instructor for the following courses:

PT 626: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

PT 508: Exercise Physiology

PT 742: Mentored Research Experience I

PT 743: Mentored Research Experience II

PT 744: Mentored Research Experience III

PT 619: Clinical Reasoning I

PT 719: Clinical Reasoning II

Publications:

Bayliss J, Herrmann C et al. Impact of pre-admission observation hours on key physical therapist clinical education stakeholders: quantitative analysis. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2022; 36(4): 341-347.

Bayliss J, Herrmann C et al. Impact of pre-admission observation hours on key physical therapist clinical education stakeholders: qualitative analysis. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2022; 36(2): 107-114.

Recent presentations:

Herrmann, C., Rogers, J., Ruiz, A. Safety of lymphatic management in the neonatal intensive care unit: A case report. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Houston, TX. February 2025.

Herrmann C, Fluehr L, Dietrick C. To Move or Not to Move: Case Reflections of Patients with Advanced Mechanical Circulatory Devices. Acute Care SIG for APTA-PA. May 2024.

Awards:

Exceptional Student Professional Service Award, Alpha Eta Honor Society, October 2021

· Awarded to an honor society member who demonstrates exceptional service

within and beyond their program of study and confines of their institution in addition to demonstrating membership in professional societies and leadership positions in those societies.

Alumni Association Award for Samson College, University of the Sciences, May 2021

· Awarded to the Samson College of Health Sciences graduate with the highest grade point average.

Packman Family Award in Physical Therapy, University of the Sciences, May 2021

· Awarded to the DPT student with the highest grade point average in the professional curriculum.

John E. Kramer Award, University of the Sciences, May 2021

· Awarded to one non-traditional student in recognition of academic excellence.

PPTA Student Leadership Award, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, October 2020

· Awarded to one DPT student in Pennsylvania based on leadership, dedication to the physical therapy profession and community, and APTA involvement.

Emerging Leader Award, University of the Sciences, June 2020

· Among three students selected at the University of the Sciences for demonstration of

leadership qualities.