Connor Schmitt, PT, DPT, GCS
Program Chair
(515) 643-6614
Connor.Schmitt@MCHS.edu

Office Location
B1 - 305

Office Hours

Monday:
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday:
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday:
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday:
12 p.m. -2 p.m.

Mailing Address

Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239

Year Started at Mercy College: 2025

  • Department: Physical Therapist Assistant

Education

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Southwest Baptist University
  • Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University

Certifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Iowa
  • Board certified clinical specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • LSVT BIG certified cliniciansity

Courses Taught

  • PTA 101 Fundamentals of Physical Therapy (with lab)
  • PTA 130 Kinesiology (with lab)
  • PTA 135 Essential Skills in Physical Therapy I (with lab)
  • PTA 137 Essential Skills in Physical Therapy II (with lab)
  • PTA 160 Physical Therapy Modalities (with lab)
  • PTA 162 Therapeutic Exercise (with lab)
  • PTA 202 Physical Therapy Interventions for Neuromuscular and Cardiopulmonary Conditions (with lab)
  • PTA 204 Professional Issues
  • PTA 230 Issues in Clinical Practice
  • PTA 235 PTA Seminar

Clinical Field Experience

  • Acute Care Rehab
  • Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Neurological Rehab
  • Home Health
  • Skilled Nursing Facility 

Research & Professional Projects

  • Peer Reviewer, International Journal of Disease Reversal and Management

Publications & Presentations

  • CISEN Senior Living Conference 2023 – Impact of PT on aging
  • Deerfield Community Forums 2021-2025

Professional Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Academy of Physical Therapy Education
  • Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy
  • APTA Iowa

Advice to Students

  • The road to progress and learning is littered with failure. Don’t be afraid to fail!