Megan Beatty, MS, ACSM-CEP, is the director of HeartWork’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program, located in beautiful southeastern Athens, Ohio. This program is located at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital and operates in conjunction with Ohio University. Her current role includes managing the day-to-day activities of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program along with planning and providing therapeutic exercise and education for patients. She also works with students in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s program at Ohio University and is a clinical site supervisor for this program.
Education
· Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, August 2005
· Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences with Minor in Psychology, June 2004
Professional Volunteer Organizations
· Co-Chair: Ohio Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Peer Group- 2017 term
· Chair: Ohio Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Peer Group -2016 term
· Co-Chair: Ohio Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Peer Group- 2015 term
· Past President OACVPR Board- 2018 term
· President OACVPR Board- 2017 term
· President-elect OACVPR Board- 2016 term
· Southeast Representative Board of OACVPR- 2015 term
Teaching Experience
· Adjunct Professor, College of Health Sciences and Professions- 2012-2014 Term
· Guest Lecturer for Physical Therapy Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
· Guest Lecturer for Clinical Graduate Exercise Physiology Students
Clinical Experience
· Clinical Exercise Physiologist- 2005-2002
· Director of HeartWorks and Clinical Exercise Physiologist- 2012-Current
Publications
· Featured interview:
http://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Pediatric-Cardiac-Rehabiliation.aspx
· Presenter for Cincinnati Clinical Exercise Testing and Therapeutics Symposium 2015
Topic: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Grants
· Sister of St. Joseph Grant Award Recipient- On the Move to a Healthier Heart- 2015
Awards and Honors
· American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certification for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2015, 2017, 2019
University/Professional Service/Community
· Site Preceptor for Clinical Exercise Physiology student practicum
· Program Manager for Free Employee Fitness Program
· Consultant for Senior Beat- yearly review and critique of therapeutic exercises
· Guest lecturer for Exercise Physiology Club
· Guest Lecturer for Physical Therapy Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
· Presenter for multiple Community Wellness Initiatives
· Tobacco Treatment Specialist – Free Community Support Group and Education Classes
· Athens Has Heart sponsor and participant