2200 Ft Jesse Rd Suite 230 phone: 309-661-6265 Normal, IL 61761 e-mail: Jason@eimpt.com Education Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals, Provo, UT PhD candidate, 2010 - present Dissertation line of inquiry Effect of postgraduate physical therapy residency & fellowship education on clinical outcomes for patients with common musculoskeletal disorders Dissertation committee: Tim Flynn PT, PhD, Rob Wainner PT, PhD, and Josh Cleland PT, PhD Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, FL PhD student, 2009 2010 Regis University, Denver, CO Manual Therapy Fellowship University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL Doctorate of Physical Therapy; Capstone project on cervicogenic headaches Certified Manual Therapist Bradley University, Peoria, IL Master of Physical Therapy Recognized as The Most Outstanding PT Graduate Truman State University, Kirksville, MO (formerly Northeast Missouri State University) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Faculty Appointments Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professionals Assistant Residency & Fellowship Program Director Director of Process Improvement: responsible for ABRPTRFE compliance, faculty performance appraisal, mentorship of residents, & faculty Online Course Management Director: responsible for online course development including content for the lumbopelvic, lower extremity, and case report/series courses Lead faculty for residency, fellowship, and transitional DPT programs Lead Faculty for continuing education courses since 2006 Regis University Affiliate faculty in the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy & Manual Therapy Fellowship programs (2007 Present) Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals Assistant faculty in the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program (2010 present) Physical Therapy Clinical Experience OSF Healthcare - Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation Services Normal, IL 2007 present Coordinator of Clinical Quality Measures Oversee programs dedicated to quality of care, clinical research, staff education, and patient outcome measures; collaborate with administration and physician practices on quality initiative projects (ie clinical care pathways) that improve access to physical therapy Clinical Specialist provide specialty care to patients with orthopedic disorders; responsible for staff training/development in manual physical therapy and evidence-based practice
OSF Healthcare - Saint Joseph Medical Center Rehabilitation Services Continued Spine Team Service Line Champion responsible for development of an evidence-based physical therapy spine program; referral networking Atlas Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Yorkville, IL 2005-2007 Clinic Director private practice physical therapy of Sandwich, IL office Athletic Trainer assist with outreach sports medicine coverage for local high school athletics Guest lecturer Aurora University athletic training program Rush Copley Medical Center Aurora, Illinois 2005 Registry Staff for Physical Therapy covering: inpatient acute, rehab, and day rehab Vital Care Physical Therapy Centers Ottawa, Illinois 2002-2005 Physical Therapist perform evaluations and interventions for all orthopedic and athletic injuries Clinic manager - responsible for: daily operations, supervision of clinicians and support staff, communication with physicians, third-party reimbursement, and in-service training CCCE center coordinator for clinical education of physical therapy and athletic training students Athletic Training Experience Atlas Physical Therapy 2005-2007 Athletic training event coverage for local high school including: football, basketball, wrestling, and baseball/softball Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 2002-2005 Athletic Training event coverage for local high school football, baseball, softball, and basketball Assist Athletic Trainers with physical therapy rehabilitation of sports-related injuries Bradley University 2001-2002 Student athletic trainer for varsity baseball Assisted rehab coordinator with rehabilitation for student-athletes University of Texas at Austin 2001 sports medicine intern Assisted rehab coordinator with rehabilitation for all student-athletes Assisted with athletic training coverage for football, track & field, and men s basketball Performed preseason screening for ACL prevention on all female, freshmen soccer players Designed intervention programs for female soccer players determined to be at an elevated risk for ACL injury Peer Review Publications Rodeghero JR, Denninger T, Ross M. The Role of the Physical Therapist in the Management of Abdominal Pain - An Example Using 3 Patient Cases. JOSPT 2012; In Review. Rodeghero JR, Smith AR. Role of manual physical therapy and specific exercise intervention in the treatment of a patient with cervicogenic headaches: A case report. J Man Manip Ther. 2006;14:160-168.
Other Publications Baker K, Rodeghero J, et al. A new evaluation method for lumbar spinal instability Letter to the editor. Phys Ther. 2007;87:812. Current Research The influence of post-graduate physical therapy residency and fellowship programs on clinical outcomes for patients with primary musculoskeletal impairments including low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain. PhD dissertation project to be commenced 2012-2013 Primary aim investigate the differences in clinical outcomes achieved by physical therapists with various amounts of post-professional education to examine the value of continued, formal, education Implication of Practice Setting on Delivery of Physical Therapy Services. Childs JD, Harman JS, George SZ, Rodeghero, JR. Status: manuscript being prepared Primary aim investigate differences in clinical outcomes achieved by physical therapists in private practice and outpatient hospital settings The short-term effect of thoracic manipulation, cervical stretching, or a combination of both on pain and disability for patients with acute neck pain; a randomized clinical trial; Role: co-investigator. Principal investigator: Rob Wainner PT, PhD. Status: manuscript being prepared Primary aim investigate the benefit of manipulation and stretching for patients with mechanical neck pain Research Grants 2012 AAOMPT OPTP Research Grant for "The Impact of Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship and Orthopedic Residency Programs on Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Common Musculoskeletal Impairments". Role: Principal Investigator ($4,000) APTA Private Practice Section Grant for The Implication of Practice Setting on Delivery of Physical Therapy Services. Role: co-investigator; Principal Investigator: Dr. John Childs State & National Presentations Treatment Based Classification for the Management of Patients with Low Back Pain. Invited speaker at the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Central District quarterly meeting. July 16 th, 2012. Poster Presentation entitled Role of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in the Treatment of a Patient with Cervicogenic Headaches by Rodeghero JR, Smith AR. CSM conference, San Diego, CA 2006. The Role of the Physical Therapist in the Management of Abdominal Pain - An Example Using 3 Patient Cases. Rodeghero JR, Denninger T, Ross M. CSM Conference, San Diego, CA 2013 (submitted) International Presentations Optimal teaching feedback Use of clinical outcomes assessment for postprofessional educational programs. Platform presentation for teacher s symposium at IFOMPT Annual Conference 2012; Quebec City, Quebec (Canada)
Professional Affiliations 2000 present, American Physical Therapy Association 2000 present, Illinois Physical Therapy Association 2001 present, Orthopedic Section of APTA 2001 present, Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists 2012 present, Associate Member Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapists Professional Service 2012 2014 American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT); Finance Committee 2011-2013 American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) Program Services Committee 2010-2011 Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT); National Physical Therapy Examination PT Practice Analysis Task Force Certifications 2011 Trigger Point Dry Needling; Kinetacore 2007 Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists AAOMPT: FF0565 2006 Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy ABPTS: #11568 2004 Certified Manual Therapist (MTC), University of St. Augustine 2003 Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), NATABOC: #60302320 Continuing Education 2002 APTA Combined Sections Meeting Boston, MA. February MT-1 Clinical & Scientific Rationale for Modern Manual Therapy - Ola Grimsby Institute, December 2003 S1 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation & Manipulation University of St. Augustine, Mar. Larry Yack S2 Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine University of St. Augustine, Sept. Larry Yack S3 Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-Facial Region, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine University of St. Augustine, May Jeff Rot S4 Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex University of St. Augustine, Aug. Rich Nyberg E1 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation University of St. Augustine, Feb. Cathy Busby E2 Extremity Integration University of St. Augustine, Aug. Tony Varela MF1 Myofascial Manipulation University of St. Augustine, Nov. Bob Cantu 2004 MTC Manual Therapy Certification Review & Examination University of St. Augustine, May Stanley Paris MET Medical Exercise Therapy Level One, September Leo Wouters
2005 Diagnosis by Physical Therapists: Screening for Medical Referral, Feb. William Boissonnault ABPTS Orthopedic Board Certification Examination 2006 Management of Cerivcal/Thoracic Disorders Regis University, July Tim Flynn Management of Upper Extremity Disorders Regis University, October Josh Cleland APTA Combined Sections Meeting San Diego, CA. Sept. 2007 Radiology for Physical Therapists Advanced Clinical Practice Series, June Gayle Deyle Regis University Manual Therapy Fellowship Practicum 2009 ΑPTA Combined Sections Meeting Las Vegas, NV Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI) Biosound ESOATE, October Jackie Whittaker PhD Coursework at Nova Southeastern University 2010 Manipalooza: University of Colorado at Denver, May Flynn, Wainner, Childs, Cleland, et al AAOMPT Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX PhD coursework at Nova Southeastern University PhD coursework at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals (RMUoHP) 2011 PhD coursework at RMUoHP Μanipalooza: University of Colorado at Denver, May Flynn, Wainner, Childs, Cleland, et al AAOMPT Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA Level I Trigger Point Dry Needling, October Edo Zylstra; Kinetacore 2012 APTA Combined Sections Meeting Chicago, IL PhD Coursework at RMUoHP including dissertation IFOMPT Annual Conference Quebec City, Canada