Nina Hernandez,PT,DPT,OCS, Cert.DN

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist | DPT, OCS | Total Joint Arthroplasty | Clinical Education | Outreach & Business Development

League City, Texas, United States

About

Orthopedic clinician and board-certified specialist with extensive experience in total joint arthroplasty, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and clinical education. Known for integrating clinical expertise with patient education, professional outreach, and relationship-building to enhance outcomes and expand access to high-quality orthopedic care. I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch and hold a Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Sports Science from Texas State University. I am an APTA Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor. My clinical background includes extensive experience in outpatient orthopedics and post-operative rehabilitation, with a strong focus on total joint replacement populations. I currently work with Elevated PT Concierge Physical Therapy, delivering mobile, personalized orthopedic care while contributing to physician outreach, community education initiatives, and marketing efforts that strengthen clinical partnerships and patient engagement. In my ongoing academic involvement with UTMB, I contribute to clinician and patient education initiatives, including active participation in the Total Joint Academy program, where I support pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery through structured education designed to improve outcomes and patient confidence. I have also participated in teaching within the UTMB physical therapy program, coordinating continuing education courses and contributing to UTMB’s orthopedic residency program. I am passionate about clinical education, professional development, and advancing orthopedic care through collaboration, teaching, and innovative patient engagement strategies.

Experience

  • Senior Physical Therapist at ElevatedPT
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Mobile Concierge Physical Therapy Service

  • Physical Therapist at Royal Caribbean Group
    Dec 2024 - Sep 2025 · 10 mos

    Rehabilitation for the Performers and Dancers

  • Senior Physical Therapist at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
    Oct 2012 - Nov 2024 · 12 yrs 2 mos

  • Physical Therapist at Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
    Feb 2012 - Aug 2012 · 7 mos