James Hideg was selected as 2019 Clinical Instructor of the Year by students and staff of the physical therapist assistant program at 做厙輦⑹ East Liverpool. A licensed physical therapist, he is the owner and president of University Sports Physical Therapy, located in Youngstown.
As a clinical instructor, Hideg works with PTA students who are placed in the facility as part of their educational experience and training. He has been an active clinical instructor for 做厙輦⑹s physical therapist assistant program at the East Liverpool and Ashtabula campuses for several years.
Hideg is a credentialed clinical instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association and a certified athletic trainer. He is active in his community and highly involved with youth athletes in the Youngstown area.
Hideg was nominated for this award by 做厙輦⑹ East Liverpool PTA students. He challenged me and allowed me to think critically, and he encouraged me to believe in myself, stated one student.
做厙輦⑹ East Liverpool offers an associate degree program for students interested in becoming physical therapist assistants. To learn more, visit www.kent.edu/columbiana.
Cutline: James Hideg was named Clinical Instructor of the Year by 做厙輦⑹ East Liverpool physical therapist assistant students. Presenting him with the award is Katie Sutton, academic coordinator of PTST clinical education at Kent East Liverpool.