Michael Clarke
Research/Areas of Interest
Dr. Clarke's scholarly interests center on primary care physical therapy, clinical reasoning, medical screening, referral decision-making, and interprofessional communication. His work also includes outpatient physical therapy discharge practices, orthopedics and manual physical therapy, and innovative teaching strategies within hybrid DPT education.
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, United States, 2015
- Bachelor of Science in Human Movement, Utah State University, Logan, United States, 2012
Biography
Michael Clarke, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a core faculty member in the Tufts DPT Seattle program with experience in orthopedic clinical practice, manual physical therapy, and DPT education. Clarke is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He serves as the primary instructor for Physical Therapy Fundamentals, Upper Quarter Musculoskeletal Management, and Primary Care, with teaching and scholarly interests in primary care physical therapy, clinical reasoning, medical screening, referral decision-making, interprofessional communication, and innovative teaching strategies in hybrid DPT education. His professional service has included leadership within APTA Idaho, and he was recognized as APTA Idaho Physical Therapist of the Year in 2022. He also received the 2025 Teaching with Technology Award in recognition of his innovative use of technology to enhance student learning.