Jane Baldwin

Jane Baldwin, PT, DPT, NCS, serves as Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions, where she has held faculty positions since 2007. She concurrently directs Student Support and Activities and coordinates the Marjorie Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education, while maintaining clinical appointments at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital specializing in pediatric and adult neurological care.

Her educational background includes:

• BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University
• DPT from Simmons College

Dr. Baldwin's research centers on evidence-based neurological rehabilitation, with emphasis on spasticity management, electrical stimulation applications, and chronic stroke interventions. She pioneers telepractice methodologies in physical therapy education, developing tools for student self-efficacy assessment in virtual clinical training. Her clinical education innovations focus on active learning strategies and pivoting pro bono services to virtual platforms during healthcare disruptions.

Her professional recognition includes:

• APTA Lucy Blair Service Award (2014) for exceptional contributions to the association
• APTA Mary MacDonald Distinguished Service Award (2022) for advancing the Massachusetts physical therapy profession
• APTA of Massachusetts Presidential Service Award (2006) for unique chapter contributions

In academic leadership, she oversees the Marjorie Ionta Center's pro bono services where students deliver supervised care to underserved populations. As a certified APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing Program trainer, she develops clinicians' teaching competencies. Her advocacy work spans Health Policy instruction and 18+ years of service in APTA's national House of Delegates.

She directs the Marjorie Ionta Physical Therapy Center for Clinical Education, which provides evidence-based pro bono services while serving as a clinical training hub. Her interprofessional initiatives include virtual care pivots documented at the NEXUS Summit 2020 and American Telemedicine Association conferences.