About me
Patrick Cross, PT, DPT, RHF is a tenured full Professor of Physical Therapy at Briar Cliff University, as well as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director since 2013. Dr. Cross obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE.
In 2011, Dr. Cross was the first physical therapist in the nation to complete a fellowship with the National Rural Health Association in Washington, D.C., focusing on rural health, political advocacy, and leadership.
Dr. Cross has served in leadership roles for numerous advisory boards and professional, higher education and community organizations. Currently, Dr. Cross is the Northwest Iowa District’s Ethics Chair, the Federal Affairs Liaison and a member of the Legislative and Executive Board of APTA Iowa. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Sunrise Retirement Community.
In addition, he has been a licensed soccer coach for over 25 years, coaching high school, club and recreational soccer and volleyball teams in Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa. Dr. Cross is currently the Assistant High School Soccer Coach for Sioux City North High School.
