Jonathan Ripic, PT, DPT
About Me
About Me
Jonathan Ripic is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy serving as a Senior II Physical Therapist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Jonathan received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, with further training completed in the MedStar National Rehabilitation and George Washington University Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency in Washington, D.C. At Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Jonathan has focused his practice on the Spinal Cord Innovation Center where he has led internally funded quality improvement and grant-funded research projects to improve care for people with SCI. Jonathan also serves as the Vice-Chair for the Physical Therapy Practice Council to lead colleagues on system wide performance enhancement initiatives. Jonathan also serves as the Illinois Physical Therapy Association Inspire, Mentor, and Participate (iMAP) program.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
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Education
2014 – 2018
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Clinical Health Studies
2018 – 2020
Ithaca College, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Honors & Awards
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Early Career Award2023
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Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) Early Career AwardThis award honors outstanding physical therapists who graduated from PT or PTA programs within the last five years and who have demonstrated early contributions to education, research, clinical practice or professional service., 2025
Affiliations
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American Physical Therapy Association - Member
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Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) - Member
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ANPT Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group - Member
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Illinois Physical Therapy Association - Member, iMAP Program Chair
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American Spinal Injury Association - Member