Justin A.

Zych, PT, DPT

1655 The Greens Way Apt 3124
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

justzych@gmail.com
(214) 415-8289

Education
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
May 2015
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Baylor University, Waco, TX
May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Education, Health Science Studies, Cum Laude
Minor in Business Administration
Licensure and Certifications
State of Florida License PT30338
State of North Carolina License P15640
American Heart Association (AHA)
Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED)

May 2015 - Present

May 2015 Jan 2016
May 2014 May 2016

Residency Training
Orthopaedics
July 2015 July 2016
Brooks Rehab/UNF Physical Therapy Program
12-month program. 40 clinic hours a week with 150 mentorship hours from a
FAAOMPT, with an additional 326 didactic and psychomotor education training
hours. Other responsibilities consist of writing and presenting two case reports,
teaching UNF DPT program, presenting Grand Rounds presentation.
Professional Experience
Staff Physical Therapist Ponte Vedra Beaches Clinic
June 2015 - Present
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, FL
Full-time, outpatient orthopaedics
Orthopaedic resident
Student Physical Therapist - Ponte Vedra Beaches Clinic
Jan 2015 April 2015
Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, FL
12 weeks, outpatient orthopaedics
In-service presented: Interpreting Red Flags and Signs of Distress In An
Outpatient Environment
Student Physical Therapist Ravenswood DayRehab Center
Oct 2014 Jan 2015
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
12 weeks, outpatient day rehabilitation neurological
Created comprehensive home exercise program handout for balance training.
Student Physical Therapist HealthSouth Rehabilitation
July 2014 Oct 2014
Hospital
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Columbia, SC

Justin A. Zych, PT, DPT

1655 The Greens Way Apt 3124
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

justzych@gmail.com
(214) 415-8289

Community service project: Adaptive Lake Sports Day

Professional Memberships and Certifications
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Orthopaedic Section Member (APTA)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
(AAOMPT)

2012 - Present
2013 - Present
2013 - Present

Presentations/Case Reports
Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic Residency:
Interventions for Cervical Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Jan 2016
Primary instructor for didactic and laboratory sessions focused on cervical spine
examination. Served as a teaching assistant for didactic lectures on anatomy and
biomechanics of cervical spine.
Musculoskeletal Examination of the Cervical Spine
Jan 2016
Primary instructor for didactic and laboratory sessions focused on cervical spine
examination. Served as a teaching assistant for didactic lectures on anatomy and
biomechanics of cervical spine.
A Proposed Biomechanical Explanation of Low Back Pain
Oct 2015
in a Recreational Golfer: Case Report
Resident Case Presentation during Brooks IHL Case Presentations for CEU
credit to PT, OT, SLP, nursing clinicians.
Finalizing submission to JOSPT for publication.
Mentors: Dr. Jason Benecuik, DPT, Ph.D., Dr. Raine Osborne, DPT, PT OCS,
FAAOMPT
Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:
The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Exercise in Isolation or
Feb 2015
in Combination for the Treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis:
A Systematic Review
Poster Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting (Indianapolis, IN)
Mentor: Dr. Michael Reiman, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC/L, FAAOMPT, CSCS
DPT Communication Task Force Report
June 2013
Disseminated report of analysis of communication within the DPT program to
find potential improvements during communication for students, faculty, and
administration.
Conferences and Notable Continuing Education
Clinical Integration of Gait Analysis

Mar 2016

Justin A. Zych, PT, DPT

1655 The Greens Way Apt 3124
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

justzych@gmail.com
(214) 415-8289

APTA Combined Sections Meeting (Anaheim, CA)

APTA Certified Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP)
Basic Management of Urinary Incontinence for the Home Health,
Skilled Nursing, and non-Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
APTA Independent Study Course: Golf Injuries: Prevention &
Management (Independent Study Course 25.2.1)
Therapeutic Exercise Dosing for Patients with Orthopaedic Dysfunction
APTA Combined Sections Meeting (Indianapolis, IN)
Kinesio Taping Fundamentals & Advanced (KT1 + KT2)
APTA Combined Sections Meeting (Las Vegas, NV)
National Student Conclave (Louisville, KY)
North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference
(NCPTA)

Feb 2016
Dec 2015
Oct 2015
Sept 2015
Aug 2015
Feb 2014
Mar 2014
Feb 2014
Oct 2013
Oct 2013

Leadership
Duke DPT Class President
Jan 2013 May 2015
Elected by classmates to serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and
administration. Developed critical communication skills, gained experience with
analyzing and developing action plans for class ideas, and constructively
providing and implementing feedback. Successes include: student lockers,
creating a Duke DPT Olympics philanthropy event, August Madness
partnership, creating a quarterly newsletter, and increasing awareness of Duke
DPT successes through social media outlets.
AAOMPT Student Special Interest Group Membership Chair Oct 2014 Nov 2015
Focused on recruitment, marketing, and membership retention.
Building Opportunities and Networking in Diversity (BOND) Jan 2014 July 2014
Served as a founding member of an interdisciplinary group to create equal
opportunities throughout Duke School of Medicine.
Duke DPT Communication Task Force
Jan 2013 July 2014
Student member of an investigation with faculty and administration
representatives to analyze and improve communication within division.
APTA Alumni Shaping the Future Campaign
Jan 2013 Nov 2013
Proposal made to APTA that attempted to increase APTA and alumni membership
retention using an incentive of increasing scholarships to DPT programs.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Social Organization
2009 2012
Grand Master of Ceremonies
Responsible for overseeing new member recruitment and retention.
Philanthropy Chair
Created campus-wide carnival event to raise funds for local VA hospital.

Justin A. Zych, PT, DPT

1655 The Greens Way Apt 3124
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

justzych@gmail.com
(214) 415-8289

Scholarship Chair
Focused on identifying strategies to improve fraternity GPA.
Honors and Awards
Duke Physical Therapy Student Recognition Award
May 2015
Honored by faculty of Duke DPT program for demonstrated leadership,
intellectual curiosity, and outstanding achievement in service, academic, and
clinical education.
Mary McMillan Scholarship Award (Nomination)
Oct 2014
Sole nominee selected from faculty, administration, and students from Duke DPT
for the national Mary McMillan Scholarship Award. The award honors students
for superior scholastic performance and potential for future professional
contribution.
Outstanding Senior Man in Health, Human Performance,
Mar 2012
and Recreation
Honored by Baylor faculty and staff within the School of Education as the most
outstanding senior male in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and
Recreation for notable contributions in academics, university, and community
service.
Deans List
2009 2012
Baylor University
Professional Service and Community Outreach
Duke Student Special Interest Groups (s-SIG)
Jan 2013 May 2015
Created infrastructure in DPT program as class president.
Active member of Sport and Neurology/Geriatrics s-SIG.
Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA) Jan 2013 July 2014
Performed pro-bono movement screens, treatments, ergonomic education with
occupational workers.
Jamaican Stroke Camp St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica
Dec 2013
Travelled with classmates to Jamaican village with inadequate healthcare
resources to provide a week of intensive stroke rehabilitation.
High School Athlete Movement Screens
May 2014
Conducted Functional Movement Screens (FMS) with Duke Sports Medicine
Center to triage musculoskeletal injuries or for participation in sport.
Bridge II Sports Valor Games Southeast
2013-2014
Volunteered in various roles for annual competition for wounded veterans.
Medical Marathon Volunteer
April 2014

Justin A. Zych, PT, DPT

1655 The Greens Way Apt 3124
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

justzych@gmail.com
(214) 415-8289

Provided acute orthopaedic care to marathon runners during Raleighs Rock &
Roll Marathon.
Bridge II Sports Adaptive Wheelchair Basketball
Nov 2012 July 2014
Volunteered for a local community youth wheelchair basketball team, assisting
with practices, scrimmages, and training drills.
Clinical Instruction and Mentorship
Full time Clinical Instructor/Mentor
8-week orthopaedic affiliation 3rd year
University of North Florida
8-week orthopaedic affiliation 3rd year
University of Florida
Duke University Alumni Mentorship

Jan 2016 Feb 2016

Mar 2016 April 2016
June 2015 - Present

References
Dr. Raine Osborne, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Orthopaedic Residency Coordinator
For residency and classroom teaching performance
(904) 345-7791
Raine.osborne@brooksrehab.org
Dr. Laura Fitzgerald, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Clinic Manager Ponte Vedra
For clinic performance
(904) 543-4021
laura.fitzgerald@brooksrehab.org
Dr. Trent Harrison, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Orthopaedic Residency Coordinator
For residency performance
(904) 345-7791
Trent.harrison@brookrehab.org
Dr. Michael Reiman, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC/L, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Assistant Professor Musculoskeletal Practice Management
For classroom and capstone research performance
(919) 668-3014
Michael.reiman@dm.duke.edu
Dr. Carol Figuers, PT, EdD
Professor, Vice Chief of Student & Faculty Development
For leadership role as class president and classroom performance
(919) 681-4381
carol.figuers@duke.edu

Justin A. Zych, PT, DPT

1655 The Greens Way Apt 3124
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Dr. Michel Landry, BScPT, PhD

Chief of Doctor of Physical Therapy Division
For leadership role as class president
(919) 613-4520
mike.landry@duke.edu

justzych@gmail.com
(214) 415-8289