Biography
Jess earned her DPT from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and her College Teaching Certificate at UND. She was also the first graduate of UND’s Faculty Residency program in 2026. She is an ABPTS BoardCertified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy who has worked in early intervention, school-based, and out-patient pediatric settings in Nevada, Virginia, California, and North Dakota. Jess is completing a PhD in Education, Health, and Behavior Studies with a Kinesiology focus at UND. She has been a member of APTA since 2015 and is also an APTA-credentialed clinical instructor. Her research interests include intervention, assessment, and inclusive participation practices for neurologic and pediatric populations. She teaches professional and evidence-based practices, pediatrics, and co-teaches in various physical therapy classes and labs.
- PT 602 Communication and Professional Practice
- PT 620 Evidence-Based Practice I
- PT 625 Evidence-Based Practice II
- PT 623 Management of the Pediatric Patient
- PT 638 Advanced Topics in Pediatrics
- PT 650 Evidence-Based Practice III
- PT 626 Management of the Musculoskeletal System I
- PT 630 Foundations of Clinical Research
- PT 651 Clinical Immersion and Community Health
- PT 655 Interprofessional Health Care
- PT 660 Teaching in Physical Therapy Practice
- PT 692 Seminar in Physical Therapy