Jason W. Bialker

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    Jason focuses his practice in the areas of medical malpractice and health care liability. As a member of the Health Care Department, he represents individual health care providers, including medical, dental, psychiatric, and physical/occupational therapy professionals. Jason also represents medical facilities and practice groups, such as hospitals, private medical/dental practices, long-term care facilities and skilled nursing facilities. 

    Jason earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, in 1996. He immediately went on to earn his Masters Degree in physical therapy from Allegheny University of the Health Sciences (now Drexel University) in 1998.

    Prior to beginning his legal career, Jason was a physical therapist. While working for The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Therapy and Fitness, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jason gained experience in a variety of settings, including outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine, acute care, and long-term/skilled nursing. He enrolled in the evening division program at Temple University, Beasley School of Law, in the fall of 2002. Jason is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.

    Classes/Seminars Taught

    Litigation & Liability, Compliance & Other Ethical Concerns for Rehabilitation Therapists, webinar for MossRehab, September 29, 2022

    Medical Malpractice, Professional Responsibility, and the State Board, Thomas Jefferson University, Physician Assistant Program, May 2016

    Guest Lecturer, St. Francis University, Department of Physical Therapy, 2015, 2016

    Medical Malpractice, Professional Responsibility, and the State Board, GSPP Ortho SIG, 2012

    Basic Overview of the Anatomy of a Dental Malpractice Lawsuit (and Other Related Topics), Temple University Dental School, October 2011

    Overview of Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania as Related to the Professions of Physical and Occupational Therapy

    Published Works

    “Concealing/Misrepresenting Actions Allegedly Causing Death of Patient Expands Time Medical Providers Can Be Sued Under the MCARE Act,” Defense Digest, January 2021, Vol. 27, No. 1

    “Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Still a Valid Defense for Out-Of-State Medical Providers,” Defense Digest, Vol. 18, No. 4, December 2012

    “It Is Now Possible for Medical Malpractice Plaintiff to Release a Vicariously Liable Principal and Reserve the Right To Pursue Plaintiff's Case Against the Agent,” Defense Digest, Vol. 16, No. 1, March 2010

    Admissions
    Pennsylvania
    2006
    Education
    Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 2006)
    Allegheny University of the Health Sciences (currently Drexel University) (M.P.T., 1998)
    The Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1996)
    Honors & awards
    Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star
    2015-2016
    Associations & memberships
    American Bar Association
    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Philadelphia Bar Association
    Year joined
    2009