Maria Jones, PT, Ph.D.
Program Director
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Biography
Dr. Jones joined Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
