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
