Kevin Pozzi (he/him)


Assistant Professor College of Health & Wellness Physical Therapy Providence

Biography and Expertise

Kevin Pozzi is a native of Connecticut but now lives in NH with his wife, three sons, their Golden Retriever, and 2 cats. He has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Pozzi has extensive experience with orthopedic care settings but also has worked in skilled nursing facilities and home care. He has been active with student education nearly his entire career as a clinical instructor as well as an adjunct faculty member at several Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs before joining JWU’s new Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Pozzi graduated from Northeastern University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training, then earned his Master of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2002. Additionally, Pozzi completed an accredited orthopedic residency program in 2011 at the Jackson Clinics in northern Virginia and is board-certified in orthopedics. Finally, he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015 from the University of Montana.

Pozzi is passionate about physical therapy becoming the access point for musculoskeletal conditions to help reduce healthcare costs and reduce the need for pain medications in society.

Education

PhD
University of the Cumberlands

DPT
University of Montana

MS
University of Rhode Island

BS
Northeastern University

Board Certification Orthopedics
NBPTS

Licensed Physical Therapist
State of NH

Certified Athletic Trainer
NATA

State of RI

In progress (Internet)
AARP
April 24, 2026

American Physical Therapy Association

Job Satisfaction in New Graduate DPT in the United States
Poster
JWU University scholarship and Best Practices Expo
Johnson & Wales University
providence
RI
United States

New Graduate Doctor of Physical Therapists’ Perception of Readiness for Employment
Poster
JWU University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo
JWU
Providence
RI
United States