Janet P. Dolot, M.S., D.P.T., Dr.P.H.’ 14, PT, OCS, has been a faculty member since 2005 and a physical therapist delivering clinical services in diverse interdisciplinary settings and community-based physical therapy practices since 1994. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), having served as committee chair for the research and the payment and practice committees of the Health Policy and Administration Section, treasurer for the Hudson Valley District of the New York State (NYS) chapter, and NYS chapter delegate to the House of Delegates. Dr. Dolot is certified as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and as a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist by the Manual Therapy Institute. She is an excellent teacher and clinician and a developing researcher who continues to learn from students, patients, and colleagues. Dr. Dolot is skilled at facilitating team processes and outcomes and has experience/expertise in:

• Using advanced technology for teaching in face-to-face and on-line environments
• Facilitating development of student psychomotor skills related to manual therapy and orthopaedic physical therapy practice
• Fostering student critical thinking and decision making in student-centered education
• Developing interprofessional education experiences
• Training individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds about ergonomics and body mechanics
• Mentoring physical therapy students in research and community service activities
• Providing patient-centered orthopaedic physical therapy services in constrained practice environments
• Performing population health-related physical therapy research, including physical therapy utilization for patients with low back pain, prevention of frailty in community-dwelling older adults, benefits of running for children with ASD, and promotion of musculoskeletal health for dental students

Areas of Expertise

• Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Low Back Pain
• Physical Therapy Utilization

Education

• A.B., Chemistry, Cornell University
• M.S., Physical Therapy, Simmons College
• D.P.T., Simmons College
• Dr.P.H.'14, Health Policy and Management, New York Medical College
• Fellowship, Higher Education Leadership, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Honors and Awards

• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
  American Board of Physical Therapist Specialties
  Re-certified 2017-2027
• Certified Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist
  Manual Therapy Institute, 2003

Research

• Factors Impacting Utilization & Outcomes of Physical Therapy Using Large Data Sets
• Development and Implementation of Targeted Exercise and Physical Activity Programs for Population Health

Publications

• Dolot J, Hyland M, Shi Q, et. al. "Factors Impacting Physical Therapy Utilization for Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Retrospective Analysis of a Clinical Data Set." Physical therapy, 100(9), (2020) 1502-1515. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa082
• Dolot J, Viola D, Shi Q, et. al. "Impact of Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Physical Therapy Utilization for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Secondary Analysis of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data." Physical therapy, 96(2), (2016) 212-21. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20150028
• Bartoszkiewicz A, Motz Z, Dolot J, et. al. "[Early rehabilitation in hemiplegia and hemiparesis]." Pielegniarka i polozna, (8), (1981) 11-2.

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Memberships and Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Academy of Physical Therapy Education
• Academy of Innovation and Leadership

Teaching Responsibilities

• Kinesiology
• Clinical Science in Physical Therapy I: Acute Medical and Orthopedic Conditions
• Clinical Science in Physical Therapy II: Neurological Conditions and Conditions of the Spine
• Advanced Clinical Seminar

Hobbies

• Running
• Hiking
• Reading