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Jessica DeFrancesco, PT, DPT

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Jessica DeFrancesco

PT, DPT
Physical Therapy
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About Jessica DeFrancesco

Jessica DeFrancesco graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Previously, she attended the University of Delaware, earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2015. After completing her studies, Jessica joined the UOA team as a staff physical therapist at the Wall location, serving the local Monmouth and Ocean County communities.

Jessica strongly believes in a multifaceted approach that integrates patients’ values and beliefs with the latest in evidence-based practice. As a member of the UOA team, she works with a wide variety of patients across various functional levels and ranges of goals.

Her experiences have allowed her to assist athletes recovering from various knee, hip, and shoulder injuries. She has gained an appreciation for providing care to patients who have suffered complex orthopedic traumatic injuries. She also frequently works with patients recovering from total joint replacements, helping them regain their quality of life.

Since 2021, she has served as a Clinical Instructor for the Wall location, hosting DPT students from several local universities. She is passionate about bridging the gap between didactic education and clinical practice for the future of the profession. She currently serves as the Site Coordinator of Clinical Education for the UOA PT department. 

In her personal time, Jessica enjoys engaging in various activities to promote her physical and mental health, including spending time at the gym, the beach, and in company of family and friends.

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