Founder

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Education:

Doctor of Physical Therapy | Eastern Washington University

B.S. Exercise Science | Eastern Washington University

• Minor in Psychology

Clinical Assistant Professor | Eastern Washington University

• Spokane, WA

Director of Business Analytics | U-District PT

Spokane, WA

• Overhauled productivity analysis workflow resulting in 75% reduction in time of monthly reporting

• Pioneered data tracking document that predicted 2022 clinic revenue with 98% accuracy

• Refined company key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure accurate employee performance evaluations

Lead Mentor for Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Mentorship Program | U-District PT

Spokane, WA

Adjunct Faculty | Eastern Washington University DPT Program

Spokane, WA

Staff Physical Therapist | U-District PT

Spokane, WA

• Co-founder of a 12-month mentorship program

  • Director of SCS Track

• Created monthly clinical journal club email
  

Interim Clinic Manager | U-District PT

Spokane, WA

• Developed and oversaw the company’s digitization process

• Directed and implemented a new on-boarding process for physical therapy aides

  • Improved hiring efficiency reducing training time from 2.5 weeks to 1 week 

Adjunct Faculty | Whitworth University DPT Program

Spokane, WA

Current Teaching Responsibilities:

Eastern Washington University DPT Program Fall 2024

• PHTH 501 Anatomy 1; Lab Assistant (In-person)

• PHTH 541S Patient Management 1; Primary Instructor (In-person)

• PHTH 613 Musculoskeletal 2; Lab Assistant (In-person)

• PHTH 663S Clinical Research 1; Co-Instructor (In-person)

• PHTH 673S Adaptive Climbing Integrated Clinical Experience Program Coordinator

Past Teaching Responsibilities:

Eastern Washington University DPT Program Spring 2024

• PHTH 502 Anatomy 2; Lab Assistant (In-person)

• PHTH 531 Applied Exercise Physiology; Lab Assistant (In-person)

• PHTH 551 Screening for Disease; Course Instructor (In-person)

• PHTH 613 Musculoskeletal 2; Lab Assistant (In-person)

Eastern Washington University DPT Program Fall 2023

• PHTH 612 Musculoskeletal 1; Lab Assistant (In-person)

• PHTH 673 Integrated Clinical Experience; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

• PHTH 674 Integrated Clinical Experience; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

Eastern Washington University DPT Program Fall/Spring 22-23

• PHTH 501 Anatomy 1; Lab Assistant (In-person)

• PHTH 502 Anatomy 2; Lab Assistant (In-person)

South College DPT Program

• Terminal Clinical Education Experience; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

University of Montana DPT Program

• Clinical Education Experience 1; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

D’Youville University DPT Program

• Clinical Education Experience 3; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

Whitworth University DPT Program

• Anatomy 1; Lab Assistant (In-person)

Eastern Washington University DPT Program

• PHTH 783; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

University of Montana DPT Program

• Clinical Education Experience 1; Clinical Instructor (In-person)

Professional Service:

Podcast Editor | JOSPT

• JOSPT Insights Podcast

Delegate | APTA House of Delegates

• Washington State

Student Participant | Legislative Impact Day

• PTWA

Licensure Information:

Washington State DOH, P.T. License #PT61032687

Physical Therapy Board of California P.T. License #296785 (inactive)

Certifications:

Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist | ABSPT

Blood Flow Restriction Training Level 1| Smart Tools

Certified Clinical Instructor Level 1 | APTA

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | NSCA

Active Research Activity:

IRB approval granted (Oct 2023) for a pilot study examining student’s perceptions of disability before and after an adaptive climbing integrative clinical experience

Grants:

Jordan J, Wehrer J, EWU Adaptive Climbing. Rotatory Club of Spokane Youth Services Grant. 2024. $2485

Jordan J, Wehrer J, Cleary KK. EWU Adaptive Climbing. Rotary Club of Spokane Community Services Grant. 2023-24. $4529

Presentations and Publications:

Wehrer J. Energy Systems Considerations for the Injured Runner. Cogent Steps Online Courses, February 2023. https://cogentsteps.net/energy-systems-considerations-for-the-injured-runner/

Wehrer J. An Unconventional Path Away from Burnout. APTA magazine. March, 2022; 14(2): 8-9

LaPier T, Wehrer J (not present at conference), Campeau J, Krum J, Howell K. Are Unilateral vs. Bilateral Lifting Post-Sternotomy Limitations Necessary?. Accepted for presentation in Acute Care Section at Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2022. San Antonio, TX.

Tuori J, Wehrer J, Miller M, Adams D. Maximizing Load Capacity in Runners: Strength Training and Gait Retraining Debated. (Platform Presentation). Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, 2021. Indianapolis, IN.

LaPier T, Wehrer J, Campeau J, Krum J, Perilli P. Pectoralis Muscle Activity During Upper Extremity Exercise: Implications for Sternal Precautions (Poster Presentation). Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, 2019. Washington D.C.

LaPier T, Wehrer J, Campeau J, Krum J, Perilli P. Pectoralis Muscle Activity During Upper Extremity Exercise: Implications for Sternal Precautions (Poster Presentation). Physical Therapy Association of Washington, 2018. Tacoma, WA.

Honors and Awards:

Faculty Merit Award | Eastern Washington University  

• Department of Physical Therapy

Magna Cum Laude | Eastern Washington University

• Department of Physical Therapy

Summa Cum Laude | Eastern Washington University

• Department of Exercise Science

Professional Associations:

American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

American Physical Therapy Association

• Washington Chapter

Continuing Education (last 5 years):

The Science PT Knee Course | 13 Contact Hours

• Seattle, WA by Erik Meira

Sports Clinical Specialist Prep Course | 63 Contact Hours

• Virtual Course by Evidence in Motion

APTA Combined Sections Meeting | 3 days - 1.4 CEUs

• San Diego, CA

• Coursework attended: Sports and Orthopedic sections platform, poster, and educational presentations

EIM Emergency Medical Response | 60 Contact Hours

• Portland, OR and Virtual Course by Evidence in Motion

Smartcuffs BFR Training Level 1 | 63 Contact Hours

• Bellevue, WA

AASPT Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference | 3 days - 1.4 CEUs

• Indianapolis, IN

APTA Certified Clinical Instructor Level 1 | 16 Contact Hours 

• Virtual course hosted by University of Montana

ACL Study Day Home Sessions | 8 Contact Hours

• Virtual course by South Coast Seminars

The Science PT Hip and Knee Course | 12 Contact Hours

• Virtual course by Erik Meira

APTA Combined Sections Meeting | 3 days - 1.4 CEUs

• Denver, CO

• Coursework attended: Sports and Orthopedic sections platform, poster, and educational presentations

Evidence-Based Examination of the Lumbar Spine | 12 Contact Hours

• Virtual course by Medbridge/Chad Cook

Post Arthroscopic/Non-Surgical Rehab of the Hip | 13 Contact Hours

• Santa Barbara, CA by Mike Reiman

Applying Science to Practice | 1.75 Contact Hours

• Virtual course by Erik Meira

Treating the Injured Runner | 8 Contact Hours

• Wenatchee, WA by Steven Allen and Sean Campbell

APTA Combined Sections Meeting | 3 days - 1.4 CEUs

• Washington D.C.

• Coursework attended: Sports and Orthopedic sections platform, poster, and educational presentations