Athletic Training Expert Witnesses

Encinitas, California

Education & Schools, Athletic Training - Qualifying SPED, IEP , Football, Helmet Safety, Athletic Program Supervision, Student Safety, training safely, High School Coaching, Supervision, Sports Safety, IDEA, Equipment safety, teaching pedagogy, Youth FB, Standard of Care , Concussion Safety, Expert for HS Football, Coaching Standards Expert Witness, Learning Strategies

Educator and Coach with over 30 years of experience in Special Education, Athletics and Teacher’s Union Leadership. I am Certified in Education and coaching K-12 with an MA in Special Education and Teaching experience in both Middle School and High School settings. Experienced educational leader and advocate with over a decade of union leadership, including three years as President of the San Dieguito Faculty Association (SDFA). Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, resolve disputes, and navigate legal protocols in educational settings. Skilled in public speaking, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of representing faculty interests and upholding contractual and legal standards. Adept at building consensus, drafting official communications, and leading multi-level committees to effect policy change and support member needs . Expertise in working with students with emotional and learning disabilities, designing Individualized Education P...

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Emergency Medicine - Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, On field assessments, Academia, standard of care, HIPPA compliance, ethical standards, patient care documentation, appropriate functional outcomes, exercise progression, longterm prognoses, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, emergency services, documentation compliance

Susanne Harter is a Clinical Director of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over 35 years of experience in the field of outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine, and healthcare leadership. I have served for over 12 years as a Director of Physical Therapy with responsibilities for clinical standards of care, regulatory compliance, utilization review, documentation, HIPAA compliance, staffing, budgeting, oversight and operational efficiency. Throughout my career I have provided direct patient care specializing in musculoskeletal and sports related injuries, return to function rehabilitation, and evidence-based treatment planning. My clinical responsibilities have included comprehensive patient care, quality assurance, and ongoing communication with referring physicians and other health care team providers. In addition to my clinical and administrative roles, I have more than 15 years in academia as an Adjunct P...