Jennifer Jacob

Physical Therapist
Master in Neurological Physical Therapy

I started my professional career in Guatemala in a private clinic treating and designing customized therapy programs for patients with orthopedic and neurological problems.

In 2013, I was part of the founding members of the first department of oncological physiotherapy at the National Institute of Oncology (INCAN) in Guatemala and later lead the new department as Head of Oncological Physiotherapy for 3 years, during this time I was also a professor for Oncological Physiotherapy Course at Rafael Landivar University.

In 2016 I moved to Israel where since 2017 I work as a physical therapist treating adult patients with neurological problems at the Cochav Hatzafon Association where I introduced the use of the MOVE Methodology in adult patients in Israel. 

In 2018 became a licensed swimming instructor from Wingate Academy in order to teach patients from The Cochav Hatzafon Association with mild disabilities how to swim.

In 2020 got a Master's degree in Neurological Physical therapy from the International University of Valencia, Spain.


Work Experience

Health Professionals' Forum Coordinator
September 2022 – Present 
Programming and preparation of trainings and meetings for the Health Professional Staff of the Association.

Physical Therapist
July 2017 – Present 
Physical Therapist for people with neurological disorders

Swimming Instructor
September 2019 – Present
Swimming Instructor for people with neurological disorders

Cochav Hatzafon Association
Israel 

Professor 
June 2016 - November 2016

Professor in Physiotherapy BA Degree, Course: Physiotherapy in Oncology

Universidad Rafael Landivar
Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez, Guatemala 

Physical Therapist 
January 2016 – November 2016

Physical therapy treatment for patients in the Palliative Care area.

Hospital El Pilar UNIPALIA
Guatemala 

Chief Physical Therapist
February 2013 – February 2016 

*Management of the physical therapy department.
* Physical therapy treatments for cancer patients.

Liga Nacional Contra El Cancer ,Hospital de Cancerologia Dr. Bernardo del Valle S. INCAN
Guatemala 

Sports Physical Therapist
June 2012 – November 2016 

Sports Physical therapy and Neuromuscular Bandage application

GNC Guatemala 
Guatemala 

Physical Therapist 
2010 – 2013

Private physical therapists.

Consultant
Guatemala 

Physical Therapist 
February 2009 – May 2010

Treated and designed customized therapy programs for patients with orthopedic and neurological problems.

Clinica de Medicina del Ejercicio
Guatemala 

Education


  • Master's degree in Neurological Physical Therapy
    VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia 
    2019 – 2020 .


  • Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
    Universidad Mariano Gálvez
    2010 – 2012


  • Physical Therapy Technician
    Universidad Mariano Gálvez
    2005 – 2008

Licenses & Certifications


  • License in Assistive Technology
    Minister Of Health Israel
    2023

    Swiming Instructor 
    Wingate Institute
    August 2019.


  • Tapping Therapist
    K-Taping International Academy
    June 2011


  • Pre-hospital Care
    Municipal Fire Department of Guatemala
    2003

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