Faculty

Erin Gates, PT, DPT, is an accomplished inpatient physical therapist and evidence-based practice coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In addition to her clinical role, she serves as the vice chair of the APTA Pediatric Hospital-Based Special Interest Group (SIG). Erin has actively contributed to the field through research presentations at local, state, and national conferences, including the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Her expertise lies in treating a diverse pediatric population, with a special focus on the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and inpatient care for children with pelvic floor dysfunction. Erin collaborates closely with the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction and developed a comprehensive inpatient pelvic floor physical therapy program. She is dedicated to enhancing interdisciplinary care, having conducted educational in-services on quality improvement, knowledge translation, and the implementation of evidence-based practice, pediatric pelvic floor and early mobilization strategies across her hospital. Erin is also involved in advancing her specialty in pediatric pelvic health, having taken and presented coursework in this area. She is currently pursuing her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy