Biography
Jordan Pedersen, PT, DPT is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Clarkson University. 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