Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science. Seils is an APTA Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, and National Stroke Association Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist.  His current research focuses on leadership training, interprofessional collaboration and home health care. He also serves as the faculty liaison for the University at Buffalo Physical Therapy Club and oversees the PT program’s Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and community service initiatives.

• MBA, Daemen University
• Doctor of Education, St. John Fisher College
• DPT, Nazareth College
• BS, Nazareth College

• Virtual TeamSTEPPS Master Training, John Hopkins Amstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, June 2026
• American Physical Therapy Association, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) 
• American Physical Therapy Association, Certificate of Advanced Competency in Home Health 
• National Stroke Association, Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) 
• American Physical Therapy Association, Certified Clinical Instructor 

• American Physical Therapy Association APTA member
• American Physical Therapy Association Home Health Practice Committee member 
• American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) - Education Planning and Innovation (EPIC) Committee

Measuring What Matters: Evaluation for Impact in Health Care Systems
Michael Seils and Greta Strong
Seminar Series, 2026
St. John Fisher University-Ed.D. in Executive Leadership

AI for Faculty – Efficiencies for Accreditation, Coursework, Teaching, and Learning
Works in Progress
University at Buffalo- Rehabilitation Science
September 2026

Foundation and Application of Interprofessional Collaboration in Home Heath Care
Michael Seils
https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/foundations-and-applications-interprofessional-collaboration-5275
Advancing Home Health Physical Therapy 2025 Summer Series: Innovations in CEU Courses
August 2025

Management and Exercise Strategies for Medically Complex Home Health Patients
Michael Seils
1 Hour Educational Session
University at Buffalo- Rehab Seminar Series
Buffalo, NY
April 2025

Medicare and Maintenance: do These Two Really Go Together?
Chris Chimenti and Michael Seils
2 Hour Educational Session
Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)
Houston, TX
February 2025

An Overview of Stroke Rehabilitation for Home Health PTs
Relias Academy
Michael Seils
Subject Matter Expert
https://reliasacademy.com/rls/store/courses/an-overview-of-stroke-rehabilitation-for-home-health-pts/_/A-product-c1679790
1.5 Hour On-Line Written Course
Published December 2024

Amputations and Medicare K-Levels
Michael Seils
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)
Acute Care and Medical Rehab Staff
1 Hour Education Session
Buffalo, NY
September 2024

Don’t Be Afraid: Safe and Effective Interventions for the Medically Complex Home Health Patient
Pamela Bartlo and Michael Seils
https://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt-ceus/course/don-t-afraid-safe-and-4985
Advancing Home Health Physical Therapy 2024 Summer Series: Innovations in CEU Courses
August 2024

Standardized Outcome Measures
Michael Seils
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC)- 1 Hour Educational Session
Buffalo, NY
June 2024

The High Stakes of Home Health Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Michael Seils and Chris Chimenti
HCR Home Care-1 Hour Educational Session
May 2024

Home Health Physical Therapist Practice: Current Trends and What’s on the Horizon
Michael Ross, Chris Chimenti, and Michael Seils
Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)- 2 Hour Educational Session
Boston, MA
February 2024

Don’t be Afraid- Safe and Effective intervention for the Medically Complex Home Health Patient
Pamela Bartlo and Michael Seils
Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)- 2 Hour Educational Session
Boston, MA
February 2024

Outcome Measures for the Hospital Setting
Michael Seils
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Rehab Symposium
Buffalo, NY
March 2024