Bini Litwin, PT MBA Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Program
Nova Southeastern University
3200 S. University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33328
Phone #: (954) 262-1274
Fax: (954) 262-1783
E-mail: blitwin@nsu.nova.edu
Education
- Ph.D. ABD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova
Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (2002)
- Master
of Business Administration: Barry University, Miami, Florida,
(1990)
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy:
State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
(1962)
Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Department, Nova
Southeastern University (NSU), Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (5/98-Present)
- Adjunct Professor (1996-1997), Physical Therapy Department
Florida international University, Miami, Florida
- Adjunct
Professor (1995-1996), Physical Therapy Department, Florida
International University, Miami, Florida
Professional Membership
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA)
- Member of the Health Policy Section of the
APTA
- Member of the Florida Physical Therapy Association
Clinical Interests
- Administration and Management
- Health and Wellness
- Consultation and Communication Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Physical
Therapy
Research Interests
- Cultural Diversity and Gender Issues
- Organizational Behavior,
Group Processes, Conflict Resolution
- Human Performance Exercise
and Testing
- Qualitative Research
- Health Policy
Selected Publications
- Litwin, B. Title: A Conceptual Framework for a Multi-Factor,
Multi-Level Analysis of the Origins of Workplace. Journal of
International and Comparative Law, Vol. 8, #3: Summer, 2002.
- Fried, E., Litwin, B. The Effects of Team Building on
Pre-Professional Stereotypes Between Physical Therapy
and
Occupational Therapy Students. Journal of Interprofessional
Care: Vol. 15, #1, 2001
- Roach, K., Ally, D., Finnerty, B., Watkins,
D., B., Litwin, B., Janz-Hoover, B., Watson, T., Curtis, K.A.
Title:
The Relationship Between Duration of Physical Therapy Services
in the Acute Care Setting and Change in Functional Status in
Patients With Lower-Extremity Orthopedic Problems Physical
Therapy Vol. 78 #1: January 1998
- Litwin, B. Title: Clinical
Consideration in Treating the Minority Patient. Physical
Therapy Clinical Management: Fall
1982
Selected Grants Awarded
- Grant funded by Health Professions Division for $2500
titled: “Magnatherm Treatment of Lymphedema,” 2001-2002,
Nova Southeastern University. Litwin, B., Mayrovitz, H. Brown-Cross,
D. Sims, N.
- Grant funded by Medical Sciences Program
for $26,571 titled: “Factors Predicting Functional Outcomes
in Acute Care Physical Therapy. University of Miami, Parkway
Regional
Medical Center. Roach, K., Curtis, K., Applegate, B., Litwin,
B., Janz-Hoover, B., Watson, T.
Selected Scientific and Professional Presentations
- Title: Cultural Diversity in Healthcare: Dealing with
Differences. Presentation at the 2003 Florida Abilities Expo:
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, October, 2003
- Title: Mergers and Acquisitions:
The Human Side. Presented at the 12th Annual Symposium on
Conflict Resolution, Carleton
University: Department of Law Ottawa, Ontario Canada, Feb 2003
- Title: Communication
and Conflict Strategies for Personal Survival in Healthcare
presented at the Florida
Abilities Expo
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl March 2002
- Title: A Conceptual Framework
for a Multi-Factor, Multi-Level Analysis of the Origins of
Workplace Violence presented at the
11th Annual Symposium on Conflict Resolution Carleton University:
Department of Law Ottawa, Ontario Canada Feb 2002
- Title: Magnatherm
Treatment of Lymphedema Research presented at Your Academic
Life Seminar HPD Center for
Teaching
Excellence Nova Southeastern University
February 2002
- Title: EMG Activity in Forward and Backward Walking
(co-author) presented at the American Physical Therapy Association
Annual Conference: Platform Presentation Anaheim, CA July 2001
- Title: Role of the PT presented at the AHCA Annual Consumer
Services Workshop Nova Southeastern University, Ft.
Lauderdale, Fl June 2000
- Title: The Door to PT Education in
the 21st Century presented at Nova Southeastern University:
Clinical Education
Seminar Davie, Fl March 1999
- Title: Factors Predicting Functional
Outcome in Acute Care Physical Therapy. Roach, K., Curtis,
K., Applegate, B., Litwin,
B., Janz-Hoover, B., Watson, T. Poster presentation at the
American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference:
Washington, D.C. June 1995
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