Jeremiah Samson, PT, ScD
Assistant Professor
College of Health Sciences
Join year: 2021
Degree: Doctor of Science
Institution: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Major/Field of Study: Physical Therapy
Date Awarded: May 2020
Degree: Fellowship
Institution: Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
Major/Field of Study: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and Musculoskeletal Primary Care
Date Awarded: August 2009
Degree: Master of Science
Institution: Sacred Heart University
Major/Field of Study: Physical Therapy
Date Awarded: May 2001
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Institution: California State University Northridge
Major/Field of Study: Health Science with concentration in Health Education
Date Awarded: August 1996
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, 2018-2028
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, current certification expires August 2021
Blood Flow Restriction, Clinical Application, 2017
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2017-2027
Dry Needling, 2015
California Physical Therapist License # 34537
Oregon Physical Therapist License # 64165
Clinical Positions:
Flight Commander/Director
Surgical Services Department (PT/OT/Chiropractic)
81st Medical Group/Keesler Medical Center
Keesler Air Force Base, MS
7/10/2013 – 6/20/2017
Clinic Director
Physical Therapy Clinic
60th Medical Group/David Grant USAF Medical Center
Travis Air Force Base, CA
8/1/2009 – 7/3/2013
Fellow
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy and Musculoskeletal Primary Care
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
Vallejo, CA
1/1/2008 – 7/30/2009
Staff Physical Therapist
59th Medical Wing/Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio, TX
7/15/2004 – 12/30/2007
Clinic Chief
Physical Therapy Services
332nd Expeditionary Medical Group
Balad Air Base, Iraq
1/5/2005 – 5/16/2005
Staff Physical Therapist
1st Medical Group/Langley Air Force Base Medical Center
Langley Air Force Base
Hampton, VA
8/1/2001 – 7/10/2004
Teaching Positions:
Faculty
Assistant Professor
Tenure-Track
Western University of Health Sciences Oregon
Lebanon, OR
Projected start date: 6/1/2021
Founding Director
US Air Force Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland TX
11/1/2020 – current
Medical Director
US Air Force Phase II Orthotics Training
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland TX
9/1/2017 - current
Clinical Faculty
Clinical Internship Director
Army-Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston TX
7/1/2017 – current
Faculty Leader
Military Musculoskeletal Residency Program
Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S)
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston TX
1/1/2014 – current
Teaching Positions:
Faculty
Assistant Professor
Tenure-Track
Western University of Health Sciences Oregon
Lebanon, OR
Projected start date: 6/1/2021
Founding Director
US Air Force Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland TX
11/1/2020 – current
Medical Director
US Air Force Phase II Orthotics Training
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland TX
9/1/2017 - current
Clinical Faculty
Clinical Internship Director
Army-Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston TX
7/1/2017 – current
Faculty Leader
Military Musculoskeletal Residency Program
Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S)
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston TX
1/1/2014 – current
Teaching Positions:
Faculty
Assistant Professor
Tenure-Track
Western University of Health Sciences Oregon
Lebanon, OR
Projected start date: 6/1/2021
Founding Director
US Air Force Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland TX
11/1/2020 – current
Medical Director
US Air Force Phase II Orthotics Training
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland TX
9/1/2017 - current
Clinical Faculty
Clinical Internship Director
Army-Baylor University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston TX
7/1/2017 – current
Faculty Leader
Military Musculoskeletal Residency Program
Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S)
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston TX
1/1/2014 – current
Current Teaching Responsibilities in the Entry-Level Program for 2021-22 Academic Year:
Year 1, Semester 2:
PT 5325 Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology II
Year 1, Semester 2:
PT 5370 Introduction to Pharmacology in Physical Therapy
Year 1, Semester 3:
PT 5420 Musculoskeletal Imaging
Current/Active Research Activity:
Prevalence & Safety Of Physical Therapists Performing Musculoskeletal Corticosteroid Injections In The United States Air Force
Role: Principal Investigator
Dry Needling In Addition To Standard Physical Therapy For Sub-Acromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Role: Co-Investigator
Exploring The Value Of The DoD/VA Clinical Practice Guidelines For Non-Surgical Management Of Knee Osteoarthritis In The Military Health System
Role: Co-Investigator
SMART Stepped Care Management For Low Back Pain In The Military Health System
Role: Co-Investigator
Field Grade Officer of the Year
Keesler Medical Center
2016
Field Grade Officer of the Year
Keesler Medical Center
2014
Field Grade Clinician of the Year
US Air Force, Air Education and Training Command
2014
Excellence in Physical Therapy Clinical Education Award
Samuel Merritt University
2012-2013
Field Grade Clinician of the Year
US Air Force, Air Mobility Command
2012
Asian Pacific American Officer of the Year
Asian Pacific American Heritage Association
2007
Outstanding Alumni Award
Sacred Heart University
2007
Company Grade Officer Physical Therapist of the Year
Wilford Hall Medical Center
2005
APTA Texas Chapter, 2019 – present
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, 2009 – present
American Physical Therapy Association, 2001 - present
Peer Reviewed Publications (Accepted/Pending Publication):
Samson J, Anderson D, Hooper T, Sizer P, Hando B, Brismee JM. Safe Administration and Low Healthcare Utilization Following Musculoskeletal Corticosteroid Injections by United States Military Physical Therapists. Military Medicine
Invited Publications:
Samson J, et al. VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline For Diagnosis & Treatment of Low Back Pain, 2017
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Wong M, Yung E, Bell S, Samson J
Advanced Cervico-Thoracic & Shoulder Interventions for Upper Limb Symptoms
APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2017 & 2018
Wong M, Yung E, Bell S, Samson J
Cervicothoracic & Shoulder Interventions for Upper Limb Symptoms
APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2016
Wong M, Yung E, Bell S, Samson J
Cervicothoracic-Shoulder Contributions to Upper Limb Symptoms
APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2015
Wong M, Yung E, Bell S, Realle T, Samson J, Ross M
Clinical Pattern Recognition of Head, Neck, & Shoulder Red Flags: Perspectives From Major League Baseball, The US Military, & Collegiate Athletes
APTA Combined Sections Meeting
2014
Samson J
Medical Screening for Physical Therapists: Differential Diagnosis of Thoracic Pain on a Patient with Known Cancer
Mississippi Physical Therapy Association Annual Meeting
2013
Samson J
Case of Hangman’s Fracture
California Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference
2008
Invited Presentations:
Samson J
Medical Screening & Integrating Lab Values in Physical Therapy Practice
USAF Advanced Clinical Practice Course, Variable Locations
Date: Recurring (2013 – 2021)
Samson J
Clinical Reasoning for Physical Therapists
USAF Advanced Clinical Practice Course, Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland
Date: Mar 2020
Samson J
Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
USAF Advanced Clinical Practice Course, Variable Locations
Date: Recurring (2013 – 2021)
Samson J
Differential Diagnosis & Physical Therapy Management of Femoral Neck Stress Fracture
Kaiser Permanente Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy & Musculoskeletal Primary Care Fellowship, Vallejo, CA
Date: July 2009