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Maria Jones, PT, Ph.D.
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Maria Jones, PT, Ph.D.

Program Director

Doctor of Physical Therapy


Biography

Dr. Jones joined ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app City University in 2017 as the founding program director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and full-time faculty. She has been involved in entry-level professional and post-professional education in rehabilitation sciences. She has been a physical therapist for over 30 years. Her practice has focused on children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and assistive technology/durable medical equipment. Her primary research interest includes power mobility and its effect on the development of young children.

Education and National Certifications

  • 2004: PhD in Allied Health Sciences, OUHSC
  • 1994: MS in Physical Therapy, OUHSC
  • 1989: BS in Physical Therapy, OUHSC

Teaching Interest

  • Assistive Technology
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Research
  • Leadership

Current Research/Scholarly Interest

  • Seating and wheeled mobility with an emphasis on pediatric power mobility
  • Services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Awards, Recognition, and Service

  • Public Policy and Advocacy Committee of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Director of Advocacy for the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • 2019 Effgen Advocacy Award, Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association
  • 2015 Faculty Excellence in Research/Scholarship Achievement Award, College of Allied Health, OUHSC
  • 2012 Toby Long Award, Section on Pediatrics, American Physical Therapy Association

Contact Information

Room 118A
Loeffler Building

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