HEATHER A HAYES, PhD portrait
  • Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, American Stroke Association
  • Neurologic Clinical Specialist, ABPTS
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Neurology
  • Associate Professor (Clinical), Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

Professional Service

  • American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Role: Chair. Stroke Special Interest Group. 06/01/2016 - 05/31/2021
  • American Stroke Association, Western States Affiliation. Role: member 2013-14 and 2014-2015. Progress stroke rehabilitation agenda across the western states. 07/01/2013 - 06/15/2015
  • American Physical Therapy Association. Role: Nominating committee, newsletter developer. member since 2000. member Neurology section Stroke Special Interest Group. 12/01/2012 - present
  • American Physical Therapy Association. Role: committee member. Address advocacy needs for individuals with neurological disorders. 05/01/2009 - 05/01/2010
  • UT Stroke Task Force. Role: Rehabilitation Chair. Progress rehabilitation opportunities for stroke survivors in UT. 01/01/2006 - 01/01/2014
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Neurology Section. Role: Practice committee member. Develop and improve practice for Physical Therapists related to neurologic disorders. 05/01/2005 - 05/01/2012

Honors & Awards

  • Hayes, H.A., Ballard, J. Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic. Beacons of Excellence Award, University of Utah for undergraduate opportunities at the University of Utah. Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic, Beacons of Excellence Award, 05/04/2013
  • "Golden Synapse" Award an award for the most outstanding paper in the journal for the year. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 02/15/2011