Palmer, Joseph
  • Email: joseph.palmer@som.umaryland.edu
  • Location: Allied Health Research Building
  • Education and Training

    Education

    2008                B.S., Biology, University of Maryland Baltimore County (Cum Laude)

    2011                D.P.T., University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Post Graduate Education and Training

    2009                Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

    2011-2012       Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist

    2014-2015       Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist

    Medical Licensures

    Active             Maryland and  Maryland WCC

    Research/Clinical Keywords

    physical therapy, orthopedics

    Clinical Specialties

    Clinical Activities

    2013-present   Podcast Host- “Therapy Insiders”

                            Review relevant information for physical therapists on a weekly show

    Scope of Clinical Practice

    2011-2014       Johns Hopkins Hospital (Acute Rehabilitation)

                            Neurological and multi-trauma rehabilitation

                            PRN ~ 16 hours per month    

    2011-present   Active Life and Sports Physical Therapy (Outpatient Private Practice)

                            Leadership/Administrative role (Vice-President)

                            95% FTE

    Development of any Clinical Programs

    2015-present   Clinical training modules for evaluation and treatment of orthopedic disorders

    Professional Activity

    Administrative Service

    2014                Revised company policies and procedures

    2015                Implemented performance based incentive/review system

    Teaching Service      

    2009                 Mentor, summer anatomy cadaver dissection.