Jason K. Grimes, PT, PhD, OCS, ATC is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions at Sacred Heart University. He began working at SHU in 2008, first as a Clinical Physical Therapist and then accepting an appointment to Clinical Assistant Professor in August, 2010. He was awarded promotion to Clinical Associate Professor in 2017. His teaching responsibilities have been focused in the area of Musculoskeletal Examination and Intervention in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. His teaching responsibilities have been focused in the area of Musculoskeletal Examination and Intervention in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Professor Grimes also serves as a Mentor in the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program.

Jay remains active in clinical practice, focusing on orthopedic pathology with a particular interest in the shoulder. He has completed additional training in multiple areas including manual therapy through the University of St. Augustine, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and golf performance enhancement. He obtained board certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2007.

BS, Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University;

MPT, Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University;

Candidate for Ph.D. in Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University.

Specialist Certification/Training

Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

In 2003, he received American Physical Therapy Association's Mary McMillan Award.