Jacob I. McPherson
PT, DPT, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
Research Topics
Vestibular assessment and treatment, clinical evaluation and management of individuals with concussion, neurotrophic factors involved in mild-TBI
McPherson has been a dedicated advocate for the profession of physical therapy through service at the regional, state, and national level.
Professional Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association
- APTA New York (formerly New York Physical Therapy Association)
- Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Brain Injury Association of New York State
- American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) – Full Member
- APTA Private Practice Section
- American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Professional Service
- Chair-elect, Vestibular Special Interest Group. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 2025-Present
- Co-chairperson, Strategic Planning Taskforce. APTA New York. 2025-Present
- Member at Large, Executive Committee. APTA New York. 2025-2026
- Chapter delegate, House of Delegates. American Physical Therapy Association. 2012-2022, 2025-Present
- District Delegate, Delegate Assembly. APTA New York. 2012-2022, 2024-Present
- Member, Mild TBI Taskforce. American College of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2023-Present
- Member, Movement System - Analysis of Task Framework Knowledge Translation Taskforce. Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 2023-Present
- Item writer, National Physical Therapy Exam. Federation of the State Boards of Physical Therapy. 2023
- Member, Board of Directors. APTA New York. 2014-2020, 2022-2026
- Member, Return to Life Subcommittee. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2020-Present
- Member, Concussion Initiative Advisory Panel. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2019-Present
- Member, Centers of Excellence Subcommittee. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2019-Present
- Chairperson, Public Policy Committee. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2017-2020 Organization.
- Member, Strategic Planning Taskforce. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2018-2019
- Member, Concussion Advisory Panel. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2016-2019
- Chairperson, Advisory Panel on Legislation. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2014-2017
- Member, Governance Review Taskforce. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2013-2014
- Chairperson, Western District. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2011-2014