Mario Baker, D.P.T.

Mario Baker, D.P.T.

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Year started at UF: 2021
Contact Information
Office Location: Physical Therapy Building Room 108
Telephone: 419-434-6852
Credentials
B.A.H.S., Physical Therapy, Bowling Green State University, 2006
M.S., Physical Therapy, University of Toledo, 2007
D.P.T., Physical Therapy - D.P.T., Arcadia University, 2020

  • Dr. Baker is an assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of Findlay. His scholarly interest includes perceptions of strengths and weaknesses of PTA to DPT transitional students, fall prevention in the geriatric population, and physical therapy interventions and outcomes following joint replacements among geriatric patients with different levels of medical complexity. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the chair of the OTPTAT board for the state of Ohio physical therapy section, chair of the continuing competence committee for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), the past chair of the FSBPT Minimum Data Set task force, and the past president of the OTPTAT joint board. He is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor and a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist. He earned his BS in applied health science at Bowling Green State University, MS in biomedical sciences with a focus on physical therapy at the University of Toledo, and DPT at Arcadia University. 

  • Service to the Physical Therapy Profession:

    Local:

      Title: Professional Skills Institute Advisory Board
      Agency: Professional Skills Institute
      Duration: 2022-Present, member

      Title: Advisory Board 
      Agency: University of Toledo Physical Therapy Program Advisory Board
      Duration: 2012-2021, member

    State:

    Title: Physical Therapy State Board of Ohio
    Agency: Physical therapy section of the Ohio Occupational therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board
    Duration: 2024-Present, Chair

    Title: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers
    Agency: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT)
    Duration: 2023-2024, President

    Title: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainer
    Agency: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT)
    Duration: 2022-2023, President-Elect

    Title: Physical Therapy State Board of Ohio
    Agency: Physical therapy section of the Ohio Occupational therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board
    Duration: 2022-2024, Secretary

    Title: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers
    Agency: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainer (OTPTAT)
    Duration: 2021-2022, Liaison to the Joint Board for Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics

    Title: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers
    Agency: Joint Board of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainer (OTPTAT)
    Duration: 2019-2022, Member and Correspondence Committee for the Joint Board

    Title: Physical Therapy State Board of Ohio
    Agency: Physical therapy section of the Ohio Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers (OTPTAT) board
    Duration: 2019-2022, Correspondence Committee 

    International/National:
     
    Title: Manuscript Reviewer
    Agency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
    Duration: 2024-Present
    Journal Impact Factor: 2.1

    Title: Continuing Competence Committee Member (Physical Therapy)
    Agency: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
    Duration: 2023-2024, Member; 2024-Present, Chair

    Title: FSBPT Minimum Data Set (Physical Therapy) 
    Agency: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
    Duration: 2023-2024, Chair

    Title: Manuscript Reviewer
    Agency: Health Science Reports (HSR)
    Duration: 2023-Present
    Journal Impact Factor: 2

    Title: Manuscript Reviewer
    Agency: The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy (JGPT)
    Duration: 2023-Present
    Journal Impact Factor: 2.4

    Title: Editorial Board Member
    Agency: Clinical Images and Case Reports Journal
    Duration: 2022-Present
    Journal Impact Factor: 3.277 (5 year)

    Title: Delegate to The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
    Agency: Physical therapy section of the Ohio Occupational therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainer (OTPTAT) Board Physical Therapy section
    Duration: 2021-2022

    Community Service:

    Title: School board
    Agency: Bowling Green Christian Academy
    Duration: 2021-Present, Member; 2024-Present, Secretary

    Title: Coordinator of Church Transportation/Church bus driver
    Agency: Word of Truth Christian Church
    Duration: 2007-Present

    University of Findlay Committee Service:
     
          Physical Therapy Department:
     
                    Title: Professional and Alumni Committee
                    Agency: University of Findlay Physical Therapy Department
                    Duration: 2024-Present, member

                    Title: Marketing Committee 
                    Agency: University of Findlay Physical Therapy Department
                    Duration: 2021-2023, Member; 2023-Present, Co-Chair; 2024-Present, Chair

                    Title: Admissions Committee
                    Agency: University of Findlay Physical Therapy Department
                    Duration: 2023-Present, Member

                    Title: Curriculum Committee 
                    Agency: University of Findlay Physical Therapy Department
                    Duration: 2021-2023, Member

     
          College of Health Professions:
     
                    Title: Search Committee Member for PT faculty member search
                    Agency: University of Findlay College of Health Professions
                    Duration:  01/2024-5/2024, Member

                    Title: Search Committee Member for PT faculty member search
                    Agency: University of Findlay College of Health Professions
                    Duration:  01/2023-12/2023, Member

                    Title: Shriners Committee
                    Agency: University of Findlay College of Health Professions
                    Duration: 2022-Present, Member; 2024-Present, Chair

          University of Findlay:

                    Title: Graduate Student Services Committee
                    Agency: University of Findlay
                    Duration: 2022-2023, Member; 2023-Present, Chair

                   Title: Graduate Council Committee Representative for the College of Health Professions
                   Agency: University of Findlay
                   Duration: 2022-Present, Member; 2024-Present, Vice-chair

                    Title: Faculty Senate Representative for the College of Health Professions
                    Agency: University of Findlay
                    Duration: 2022-Present, Member

    University of Findlay Volunteer Service:
     
    Title: Homecoming Committee
    Agency: The University of Findlay Alumni Office
    Duration: 2023-2024, member

    Title: Faculty Representative for the University of Findlay CARE (UF Campus Assessment, Review, and Evaluation) Team
    Agency: The University of Findlay
    Duration: 2023-Present, Member

                    Title: Orientation Service Project Leader
                    Agency: The University of Findlay
                    Duration: 2022-Present
     
                    Title: Member of the Homecoming Royalty Interview Panel
                    Agency: The University of Findlay Alumni Office
                    Duration: 2022-2024              

                    Title: Pharmacy Health Professions Summer Camp
                    Agency: The University of Findlay Pharmacy Department
                    Duration: 2023-Present

  • International/National Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations:
    1. Baker M, McBride S, Cuatt B, Nielson D, Grant R, Kim A, Khattar C, Walling S. Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurements by Physical Therapist Assistants Using a Calibrated Simulated Mannequin. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). Abstract Accepted: 10/2/2024. Presentation Date: February 2025.

    2. Woolf R, Baker M, Boissonnault W, Evans W, Rosa JM, Lapnawan J, Parker ME. “Professional Transformation through Innovative Self-Reflection: The Healthy Practice Resource”. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) Spring 2025 Conference. Abstract Accepted: 06/05/2024. Presentation Date: February 2025

    3. Baker M, George D, Hughes L, Smith J, Ellis A. Clinical and Academic Faculty Perceptions of Students in Two PTA to DPT Bridge Programs. Poster. American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Educational Leadership Conference (ELC) 2024, Oakland, CA. Abstract Accepted: 06/05/2024. Presentation Date: October 2024.

    4. Baker M and Woolf R. The Power of Self Reflection for Building Resilient Students, Clinical Instructors, and Faculty: The Healthy Practice Resource. Education Session at The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Education Leadership Conference (ELC) Fall 2024 Meeting. Abstract Accepted: 06/05/2024. Presentation Date: October 2024

    5. Baker M, Gardner M, Machock M, Arft C, Schubert C. Four-square step test with and without dual tasks among older adults with and without a fall history. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). Abstract Accepted: 10/04/2023. Presentation Date: February 2024

    6. Baker M, George D. Faculty Perceptions of Physical Therapy Bridge Programs: A Pilot Study. 2023 Innovation Summit for Health Professions Education. Abstract Accepted: 05/05/2023. Presentation Date: June 2023.

    7. Baker M, George D. Faculty Perceptions of Physical Therapy Bridge Programs: A Pilot Study. 2023 American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Educational Leadership Conference (ELC). Abstract Accepted: 06/09/2023. Presentation Date: October 2023.

    8. Baker M, Buckley J, Peterson S, Scott P. Performance-based outcome measures used by physical therapists and their measurement properties following a total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual International Conference. Abstract Accepted: 03/17/2023. Presentation Date: October 2023.

    Regional (District)/State Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations:
     
    1. Baker M, McBride S, Cuatt B, Nielson D, Grant R, Kim A, Khattar C, Walling S. Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurements by Physical Therapist Assistants Using a Simulated Mannequin. Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) Fall Conference 2024. Abstract Accepted: 07/2/2024. Presentation Date: September 2024.
     
    2. Baker M, Gardner M, Machock M, Arft C, Schubert C. Four-square step test with and without dual tasks among older adults with and without a fall history. Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) Fall Conference 2023. Abstract Accepted: 06/20/2023. Presentation Date: September 2023.
     
    3. Baker M, Buckley J, Peterson S, Scott P. Performance-based outcome measures used by physical therapists and their measurement properties following a total knee Arthroplasty: A systematic review. Eastern Central District of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) student and clinician research symposium Abstract Accepted: 10/3/2022. Presentation Date: November 2022.
     
    4. Baker M. Physical therapy interventions following a total knee arthroplasty for two patients with different medical complexity levels: A case report. Eastern Central District of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) student and clinician research symposium. Abstract Accepted: 10/22/2021. Presentation Date: November 2021.

    National Non-Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations:

    1. Thompson A, Gibbons A, Baker M. The guidelines for continuing professional development- past, present, and future. 2023 Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Annual Education Meeting. October 2023.
     
    2. Maxey H, Baker M. PT Cross Profession Minimum Data Set (PT CPMDS). 2024 Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Leadership Issues Forum (LIF). July 2024.
     
    3. Baker M, Brittain K, Warren M. From Alphabet Soup to Action: PT CPMDS for Licensing Boards. 2024 Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Annual Education Meeting. October 2024
     
    4. Baker M, Evans W, and Thompson A. Empowering Competence: The Way Forward for Healthy, Safe Practice. 2024 Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Annual Education Meeting. October 2024

    Peer-Reviewed Published Manuscripts:

    1. Baker M. Physical Therapy Interventions Following Total Knee Arthroplasty for Two Patients with Different Medical Complexity Levels: A Case Report. Clin Image Case Rep J. 2022; 4(5): 236. Journal Impact Factor: 4.277 (3 year)