Jeff Wilkens, PT, DPT, OCS

Jeff Wilkens, PT, DPT, OCSMarquette University

Schroeder Complex, 346

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-1400jeffrey.wilkens@marquette.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Clinic Director, Marquette Physical Therapy Clinic

Physical Therapy

Jeff Wilkens is the Clinic Director of the Marquette Physical Therapy Clinic that opened in the fall of 2011. He is an alumnus of Marquette’s Department of Physical Therapy. Jeff is an experienced clinician with over 16 years in practice. He has spent the vast majority of his career working in outpatient orthopedics while honing his skills as an orthopedic manual therapist. Jeff is a board certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Jeff has experience treating orthopedic patients throughout the age spectrum with an emphasis on active adults and youth as well as working wide variety of athletics recovering from injury. He really enjoys using his expertise to help his alma mater’s students and employees live happier, healthier lives while assisting to educate future physical therapists from Marquette’s DPT program.

Education

• DPT, December, 2014, Evidence in Motion
• M.P.T., Physical Therapy, May 1999, Marquette University
• B.A., Sociology, May 1997, Marquette University

Courses Taught

• PHTH 7528 Physical Therapy Evaluation, Tests, and Measures
• PHTH 1001 Introduction to Physical Therapy with Medical Terminology

Professional Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association
  • Orthopedic section
• Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association

Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, state of Wisconsin
• Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), ABPTS
• American Heart Association BLS for the Health-Care Provider (CPR and AED)