Clayton Stocker ‘17DPT received the Excellence in Clinical Practice Award at the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) Annual Conference and Assembly of Representatives on Sept. 19 in Orlando.
The award recognizes Stocker’s outstanding contributions to clinical care and his commitment to advancing neurologic physical therapy practice across Florida. A board-certified neurologic clinical specialist, Stocker holds a distinctive place in the history of the UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency as its first graduate, and he concurrently serves as a residency clinical faculty member helping to train the next generation of neurologic specialists.
Stocker’s clinical career reflects deep expertise in caring for individuals with complex neurologic conditions. He served as lead physical therapist for the Brain Injury and Disorders of Consciousness Program at the Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute (OHARI) and practiced at Orlando Regional Medical Center, the region’s Level I trauma center. He currently serves as clinic manager of the Orlando Health Neurologic Outpatient Clinic at OHARI and as an adjunct faculty member in the UCF Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
