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Jessica Jacobs
College of Health Professions
College of Health Professions
Program Director and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
jjacobs@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 622-6085
University Center Greenville Suite B-3
Academic Background
Dr. Jessica Jacobs is the Program Director and Associate Professor for Anderson University’s School of Physical Therapy. She teaches multiple neurological patient based courses for DPT students. She is a board-certified neurological specialist and has clinical experience working with a variety of patients in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. She received her DPT from the Medical University of South Carolina as well as completed their neurological residency program. She received her PhD from Clemson University in Educational Leadership.
BS in Biology, Presbyterian College
DPT, Medical University of South Carolina
Ph.D in Educational Leadership, Clemson University
Fast Facts
Having previously worked in a clinical setting with students I felt a calling to take on a greater role with educating future therapist. I love our small class size at AU, it allows me to get to know each of our students and help guide them into their future career as a PT.
Physical therapy is a rewarding field. You are able to make a difference in a patient’s life often at a very low point for them. Physical therapy is a career that has many different settings and patient populations to explore.
I have presented at both a state and national level. I have served on the Board for the SC chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association for multiple terms. I am an item writer for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy that creates the national licensure exam.
Anderson University is a nurturing community where students and faculty can grow together in faith and learning.
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Jacobs, J. and Knox, Z. Vestibular Physical Therapy Following Acute Pontine Stroke: A Case Report. Topics in Vestibular Physical Therapy. 2024; July: 5-11.
Knox, Z. and Jacobs, J. Unexpected Dizziness? Vestibular Physical Therapy Following a Right MCA Stroke: A Case Report. Topics in Vestibular Physical Therapy. 2024; July: 31- 36.
Jacobs J. and Knox, Z. Central Vestibular and Oculomotor Rehabilitation Following Acute Pontine Stroke. Poster presented at: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February, 2024.
*tied for Best Case Study Poster
Jacobs J. Navigating the Transition from Clinical Practice to Academia: The Value of Orientation and Mentorship. Poster presented at: APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Boston, MA, February, 2024.
Jacobs J. and Denninger T. Imposter Phenomenon. APTA-SC Annual Conference, Greenville SC, 2021.
Jacobs J, Kindel H. Creating a Culture of Feedback. APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 23rd, 2021.
Hinman M, Jacobs J, Kindel H, Watson C. Add a Little SPICE to Your Student Mentoring Process. Poster presented at: APTA Education Leadership Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 23rd, 2021.