Skip to main content

Jessica Barreca, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

Education

  • Ph.D. in Public and Social Policy, Saint Louis University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University
  • Master of Physical Therapy, Marquette University
  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Marquette University

Research Interests

  • Early childhood disability policy
  • Interprofessional education and collaboration
  • Physical therapy clinical education
  • Trauma-informed care in physical therapy practice

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatrics, Board of Directors
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pediatrics, State Pediatric Advocacy Liaison

Community Work and Service

  • St. Louis Area Diaper Bank, Executive Board Member
  • Switched at SLU, Co-Founder