Scott Healy & Associates congratulates Dr. Alexis Ortiz on being named the Founding Professor, Program Director & Department Head of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Mississippi State University - Meridian. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Ortiz was the Founding Director and Professor, for the Physical Therapy Program at St. Edward's University, in Austin, TX. With over 20 years of experience in Physical Therapy education and leadership, Alexis is excited to create Mississippi State University - Meridian's first Physical Therapy program.

He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University, and his B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus. Dr. Ortiz is pleased to join the collaborative leadership team at Mississippi State University - Meridian.