Chris Hoekstra

Chris Hoekstra serves as the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy, where responsibilities include aligning clinical workflows and information systems to enhance care delivery and support for team members. In addition, Chris holds multiple roles at Oregon Health & Science University, including Assistant Professor, focusing on qualitative research methods and organizational behavior. As a Consultant and Founder of Torque Practice Perspectives, Chris delivers lectures on health IT interoperability and value-based care delivery models. Other academic contributions include being a Faculty Instructor at NAIOMT and past Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Pacific University. Chris's educational qualifications comprise a PhD in Biomedical Informatics and a Master’s in Clinical Informatics from Oregon Health & Science University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University, and a Bachelor's in Biology from Willamette University.