S Jacob Melnick PT, DPT, DHSc
Graduate College of Health Sciences - Department of Physical Therapy
Director of Admissions for The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program—Honolulu
Education:
- B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, University of Georgia
- DPT, Texas State University
- Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- DHSc (c), A.T. Still University
Dr. Jacob Melnick lives in Honolulu, HI, and serves as Director of Admissions and Assistant Professor in the DPT program at Hawai'i Pacific University - Honolulu. Prior to HPU, Dr. Melnick practiced as a physical therapist at Tripler Army Medical Center and was the Functional Restoration Program Director in the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center.
During his years of clinical practice, Dr. Melnick has served the general population as well as active duty members, their dependents, and retirees at two large military hospital systems. He was the Director of the military's largest Doctor of Physical Therapy Internship Program while at Keesler Air Force Base. Jacob continues to practice locally, with a specific focus on distance runners, triathletes, surfers, and individuals with other common orthopedic conditions. He also serves as an orthopedic residency mentor at OrhoSport Hawaii.
Dr. Melnick has additional training as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a dry needling practitioner, and as a USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach. He is also a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Jacob has served the physical therapy profession as a leader in the American Physical Therapy Association, including as Public Relations Chairman for APTA Mississippi, Treasurer for APTA Hawaii, and current President-Elect for APTA Hawaii. He has presented at state, regional, and national conferences on topics such as running injury and prevention, dry needling, clinical education and student performance, and clinical practice guidelines.
