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Jeremiah Samson, PT, ScD

Jeremiah Samson, PT, ScD

Assistant Professor

College of Health Sciences

jsamson@westernu.edu

Phone: 0472

Join year: 2021

  • Education

    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

  • Certification

    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

  • License

    California Physical Therapist License # 34537

    Oregon Physical Therapist License # 64165

  • Professional Experience

    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 Experience

    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

  • Courses

    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

  • Research Interest

    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

  • Awards

    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

  • Organizations

    APTA Texas Chapter, 2019 – present

    American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, 2009 – present

    American Physical Therapy Association, 2001 - present

  • Publications

    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