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Jordan Pedersen

Clinical Assistant Professor
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Biography

Jordan Pedersen, PT, DPT is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at 91Èȱ¬. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Nazareth University before completing a Master of Science in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at Daemen University. He is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT), and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). 
Dr. Pedersen has more than a decade of clinical experience treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions across a variety of healthcare settings. His clinical background includes outpatient orthopaedics, hospital-based outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, home health physical therapy, telehealth, and clinical leadership. Prior to joining Clarkson as a Clinical Assistant Professor, he served as an adjunct instructor and laboratory assistant within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. 

Certifications/Fellowships 
● Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) 
● Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT) 
● Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) 
 

Education Background


● Master of Science in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Daemen University (2019) 
● Doctor of Physical Therapy, Nazareth University (2011) 
● Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Nazareth University (2009) 

Courses Taught

● PT 501 Examination of Movement (Laboratory Assistant) 
● PT 511 Health Systems: Global Health 
● PT 525 Foundational Sciences in Physical Therapy (Laboratory Assistant) 
● PT 525 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy (Discussion Leader) 
● PT 535 Management of Pediatric Disorders (Laboratory Assistant) 
● PT 539 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (Discussion Leader) 
● PT 641 Health Systems: Health Policy 
 

Teaching Interests

Dr. Pedersen's teaching interests include health systems, global health, health policy, musculoskeletal physical therapy, and physical therapy examination. 

Service

Committees 
● Pre-PT and Undergraduate Outreach Committee (2026–Present)
● Community Outreach Committee (2026–Present)

 

Research Interests

● Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) 
● Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and outcomes research 
● Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice 
● Physical therapist education and improving consistency in clinical training 
 

Clinical Practice

● Telehealth Physical Therapy (California) 
● Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center – Outpatient Orthopaedics

Contact

Email:
jpederse@clarkson.edu

Office Phone Number: 315/268-4352

Office Location: 2216 Clarkson Hall

Clarkson Box Number: CU Box 5880

Office Hours

  • Monday: 9am-1pm
  • Thursday: 1pm-3pm