Jackson Hitchner
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced physical therapist committed to advancing orthopedic care and education. Demonstrates a strong background in patient evaluation, clinical mentorship, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to support high-quality treatment for diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Harris Health System
HOUSTON, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and treated orthopedic patients in a hospital based outpatient setting for under/uninsured populations
- Worked in MD Orthopedics Surgery Clinic with Attending MDs, Resident MDs, and NPs to provide care for post-operative trauma and spine patients as the clinic Physical Therapist.
- Facilitated learning in tissue healing and the hip as Orthopedic PT Residency Faculty, enhancing residents' clinical skills and knowledge since 2024.
- Mentored five residents for over 120 hours, supporting their professional development and clinical competencies as Orthopedic PT Residency Mentor since 2024.
- Instructed two different groups of students during 12-week rotations as a Clinical Instructor (CI).
- Presented two journal club sessions, promoting engagement with current research and fostering critical discussion among peers.
- Progressed from PT II (2022-2024) to Senior PT (2024-present).
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident
Harris Health System
HOUSTON, TX
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Evaluated and treated orthopedic patients in a hospital based outpatient setting for under/uninsured populations during 35 clinic hours weekly.
- Completed over 200 hours of personalized mentorship, advancing clinical skills and knowledge.
- Engaged in 300 hours of theoretical and practical training through didactic materials and labs.
- Completed a Capstone project investigating PT students attitudes/beliefs towards residency
- Supervised 7-week student rotation as Clinical Instructor, mentoring students and enhancing their practical experience.
- Participated as Orthopedic Surgery Clinic PT
- Taught multiple Lectures/Labs to two local DPT programs
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Medical University of South Carolina
CHARLESTON, SC05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise And Sport Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
CHAPEL HILL, NC05-2018
Accomplishments
- 2024 Dorn Long Outstanding Clinical Educator Award from Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education
Certification
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
- BLS Certification (Most recently 7/2026)
- American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1 (2022)
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Harris Health System
09.2022 - Current
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident
Harris Health System
08.2021 - 09.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise And Sport Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill