School
School of Physical Therapy
Department
School of Physical Therapy
About
Cait Ofiesh, PT, DPT, is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Physical Therapy at MCPHS. A “double Cardinal,” she earned both her undergraduate and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from MCPHS.
Her research has focused on peer support within rehabilitation populations, including a published study examining peer support among individuals with amputations. She is passionate about encouraging students to engage in research and explore their own scholarly interests.
Cait is a licensed physical therapist and continues to practice in home health and subacute rehabilitation settings, working with patients across a wide range of conditions. She also volunteers as a physical therapist with Camp No Limits.
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), MCPHS
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Psychology, MCPHS
Research Interests
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Adaptive Recreation
- Peer Support in Rehabilitation
- Interprofessional Education
- Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Programs
Featured Affiliations
LSVT Global
WebsiteEducation
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), MCPHS
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Psychology, MCPHS
Research Interests
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Adaptive Recreation
- Peer Support in Rehabilitation
- Interprofessional Education
- Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Programs
Publications
- Elliott B, Ofiesh C, Morrisey S, Mulcahy J, Economou K, Beaudry D. The Benefits of Peer Visitation on the Rehabilitation of New Amputees: A Qualitative Study. Internet J Allied Health Sci Pract. 2024;22(2). DOI: 10.46743/1540-580X/2024.2481
Awards & Honors
- MCPHS University 2023 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award- Assessment Category, May 2023
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, MCPHS University Chapter;