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Kristopher Bosela, PT, DPT, OCS

He/Him
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Physical Therapy

Location

Proctor 210
Portland Campus for the Health Sciences

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Kris Bosela is a Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 2018 and completed the Cayuga Medical Center Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency in 2019. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) with clinical experience spanning outpatient orthopedics, sports rehab, and travel physical therapy across diverse healthcare settings.

Kris brings a background in clinical education to the classroom, having previously taught musculoskeletal and orthopedic content at Franklin Pierce University and as a full-time faculty member at Ithaca College for five years. He has experience educating students in the clinic as clinical instructor and has contributed to training residents in orthopedic residencies as well. His teaching style heavily emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and helping students bridge the gap between hands-on skills and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Credentials

Education

BS
Ithaca College
2016
DPT
Ithaca College
2018

Expertise

  • Foot biomechanics
  • Human anatomy
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Manual orthopedic physical therapy
  • Orthopedics
  • Small business
  • Sports injuries

Board Certifications and Licenses

Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Licensed Physical Therapist: ME, NY

Post-Doctoral Training

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency 2019 - Cayuga Medical Center