Dr. Angela Brigham PT, DPT
Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
VA Northern California health care
Dr. Angela Brigham received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree from Samuel Merritt University in 2009.
After graduating, she started her career in the private sector at a skilled nursing facility. In 2011, Dr. Brigham began her journey with the VA, taking a position in the Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care in Martinez, CA. She took over the role of Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE) for the Northern.
California Health Care System in 2014. Since taking over the role as SCCE, she has placed dozens of students at various sites throughout Northern California. Angela is a certified clinical instructor and personally takes 1-2 students every year.
Angela is currently serving her second two-year term as a member of the National Clinical Education Strategic Workgroup, a group aimed to assist Physical Therapy clinical educators in VAs across the nation. Angela serves as the coordinator for the Geriatric Residency Program and will also serve as a mentor for the resident.