Jennifer Roos, PT, DPT

Dr. Roos is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State).  Dr. Roos obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Fresno State (UCSF/SFSU/CSUF). Dr. Roos holds a Masters in Physical Therapy from Fresno State and a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology from Fresno State. In addition, she is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) and has received a Certificate in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency (CAPTCC).

Dr. Roos joined the Fresno State Department of Physical Therapy as a part-time faculty member as an advisor for clinical experiences and as a guest lecturer. In 2015, Dr. Roos transitioned from the clinic to the classroom and is currently teaching full time in the Physical Therapy program. Dr. Roos has clinical experience across the continuum of care but has spent the majority of her time as a clinician in the rehabilitation setting.  Currently Dr. Roos teaches across second and third year curriculum and is also the graduate program coordinator. Her teaching emphasis is body systems, women’s health, aquatics, service-learning and community engagement, professional colloquium, and case reports.

Dr. Roos is actively engaged in the San Joaquin Valley District Board of the CA Physical Therapy Association (CPTA), is the Chief Representative, and has been a member since 2000. She is a member of the Education Committee for the Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy section of the APTA. She is on the Executive Committee of the San Joaquin Central Valley Fall Prevention Coalition (SAFE www.safevc.org) as Vice-Chair and has been a supporting member for many years.

Dr. Roos collaborates with faculty and community partners on research projects and community service activities. She has presented her work at the national, state, and local level. She is actively participating in multiple research projects: lower-limb amputation, peer-mentoring for graduate students enrolled in the DPT program, and health cohort projects.  Dr. Roos is a licensed physical therapist supporting the Fresno State pro-bono Amputee Clinic which provides services to the underserved community. Dr. Roos is part of the University Health Cohort and Partnership for Healthier America which is an initiative to aid in health education for students, staff, and the surrounding community.

Dr. Roos and her spouse are Fresno State alumni and enjoy supporting alumni events and sports activities. She has a daughter who is a high school volleyball player and spends time traveling to support her activities.