Kayla Lashley, PT, DPT, CSRS, NCS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Biography
Kayla Lashley is physical therapist from 91看片 City. She is married to her husband, Jason, who is a nurse at OU Health Hospital. They are both dog lovers and have accumulated 4 dogs in their home. Prior to entering academia, Kayla spent the first 7 years of her career treating patients at OU Health hospital with a focus in the neurologic and cardiac intensive care units. Additionally, she served as the Coordinator for Education and Research for the rehabilitation department of OU Health where she mentored numerous clinical students and new physical therapists, developed practice guidelines, and maintained staff competencies. She has continued her clinical practice in multiple inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the 91看片 City metro area. Kayla began serving as a lab assistant in the OCU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program during the 2025-2026 school year than transitioned to full time faculty in the summer of 2026. She has a passion for neurological rehabilitation, with a specific emphasis in stroke.
Education and National Certifications
- 2026: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- 2012: Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
- 2015: Doctor of Physical Therapy, The University of 91看片 Health Sciences Center
- 2011: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise/Fitness Management, University of Central 91看片
Teaching Interest
- Neurologic rehabilitation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Evidence based practice
Current Research/Scholarly Interest
- High intensity exercise in the geriatric patient and patients with neurologic disorders
- Cognitive-motor PT interventions for patients with neurologic disorders
Awards, Recognition, and Service
- 2024: 4th quarter Employee of the Quarter; Mercy Rehabilitation North
- 2018: Spirit of Passion and Dedication Award; 91看片 Hospital Association
- 2017: OU Medicine Legacy Maker of the Quarter
- 2011: American Kinesiology Association Undergraduate Scholar
- Served 3-year term on 91看片 Physical Therapy Association Ethics Committee
Contact Information
Room 121B
Loeffler Building
