Alyssa Ann Jones
Assistant Clinical Professor , Physical Therapy
Office Phone
Office
1919 W. Taylor St., 441 AHSB
Mail Code
898
Office Hours
By appointment
About
Dr. Alyssa Jones is a Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from UIC in 2016. Her dedication to treating individuals with neurologic conditions led her to complete Boston University’s Neurologic Residency Program and attain Board Certification in neurologic specialty practice. She has extensive clinical experience in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting, specializing in the delivery of gait interventions to individuals with stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease. Furthermore, her research focuses on integrating technology into clinical practice to enhance assessment and intervention delivery for patients. Currently, she serves as the Chair in the Eastern District of the IPTA and is a member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Selected Grants
Illinois Foundation of Physical Therapy , Illinois Foundation of Physical Therapy Research Grant , Co-Investigator
Selected Publications
Service to the Community
American Physical Therapy Association, Member Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Member Specialization Academy of Content Experts- Neurology, Item Writer
Leadership in the Profession
Illinois Physical Therapy Association , Eastern District Chair
Notable Honors
2021 - Early Career Professional Award in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, 2012