Lisa D. Bryant, PT, DPT, CEAS
Associate Professor
Department:
SHR-Physical Therapy
Email:
lbryant1@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6300
Biography
Lisa D. Bryant, PT, DPT, CEAS, is a Jackson, Mississippi native currently residing in Brandon, Mississippi with her husband, also a physical therapist, three children, and a dog. After graduating from physical therapy school in 2012, she began her career at a local hospital, where she practiced for more than nine years, focusing on adult intensive care early mobility. During the latter year of acute care practice, she expanded her experience into the long-term acute care (LTAC) setting. She later transitioned to early intervention, outpatient pediatric and school-based physical therapy, fulfilling her long-standing passion for working with children. In 2019, Dr. Bryant opened her own mobile pediatric physical therapy practice, allowing her to further serve children and families in her community. In 2023, Lisa became a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy (PCS), exemplifying her commitment to clinical expertise and evidence-based practice. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the School of Health Related Professions, where she is dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of physical therapists. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys working out, singing, writing poetry, and water coloring.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy | 2012 |
| Jackson State University, BS, Biology | 2009 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy | 07/2023 - Present |
| Licensure, Physical Therapist | 06/2012 - 06/2025 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 06/2022 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Stim Thy Limb: A Systematic Review of Functional Electrical Stimulation Assisted Cycling in Children with Cerebral Palsy, School of Health Related Professions, Nelson Student Union | 04/2023 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Outstanding Physical Therapy Research Award, School of Health Related Professions | 2023 |
Professional Membership and Service
| The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Member | 2022 - Present |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Member, Mississippi Chapter Pediatrics Section | 2022 - Present |
| Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, Officer, Other Officer | 2022 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions Alumni Board, Officer-President | 2020 - Present |
Committee Service
| SHRP- DPT Faculty Search Comittee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SHRP-Practice Plan Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SHRP-DPT Scholarship and Awards Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SHRP- DPT Promotions Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SHRP-DPT Admissions Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Member | 2022 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| PT 600, SHRP, Lecture, Facilitator, Anatomical Basis of Human Movement | Summer 2023-2024 |
| PT 607, SHRP, Lab, Facilitator, Anatomical Basis of Human Movement in Physical Therapy Lab | Summer 2023-2024 |
| PT 641, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Organizational Systems in Healthcare Delivery | Fall 2023-2024 |
| PT 638, SHRP, Lecturer, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice II | Fall 2023-2024 |
| PT 633, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Acute Care in Physical Therapy II | Summer 2022-2023 - 2022 |
| PT 638, SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice II | Fall 2022-2023 - 2022 |
| PT 638, SHRP, Lab, Lecturer, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice II | Fall 2022-2023 - 2022 |
| PT 630, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Principles of Physical Therapy I | Fall 2022-2023 - 2022 |
| PT 612, SHRP, Lecture, Course Director, Developmental Basis of Functional Movement Across the Lifespan | Spring 2022-2023 - 2023 |
| PT 632, SHRP, Lab, Lab Presenter, Principles of PT Practice II | Spring 2022-2023 - 2033 |
| Peds Elective, SHRP, Course, Lecturer, PT 670-03 | Fall 2022-2023 - 2022 |
Residency Training
| Department of Physical Therapy Pediatric Residency, Advisor | 2024 - Present |
| Advisor | 2023 - Present |
| University of MS Physical Therapy Pediatric Residency, Advisor | 2022 - Present |
| University of MS Physical Therapy Pediatric Residency, Advisor | 2021 - Present |