Jamie Tjalma DPT COMT
Mebane,NC
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate Physical Therapist with over 15 years of experience treating patients in an outpatient setting. Well-versed in manual therapy with a specialty certification. Passionate about individualized, hands-on, patient-centered care. Experienced in treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions including TMD and vestibular dysfunction. Skilled practitioner of trigger point dry needling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist, Clinical Director
Pivot Physical Therapy
Burlington, NC
04.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist, Lead Clinician
ATI Physical Therapy
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Evaluated and treated patients in an outpatient orthopedic, manual-based clinic
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, including TMD and vestibular dysfunction
- Utilized trigger point dry needling on a daily basis
- Responsible for administrative tasks including FTE reporting, supply ordering and monitoring clinic statistics and patient satisfaction
Physical Therapist
Results Physiotherapy
Raleigh, NC
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Evaluated and treated patients in an outpatient orthopedic, manual-based clinic
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, including TMD and vestibular dysfunction
- Utilized trigger point dry needling on a daily basis
Senior Physical Therapist
Avante Physical Therapy
Cary, NC
09.2006 - 02.2015
- Evaluated and treated patients in an outpatient orthopedic, manual-based clinic
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions (approximately 75% spine), including TMD and vestibular dysfunction
- Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks including maintaining clinic statistics, completing discharge audits, overseeing volunteer program, organizing monthly inservices and tracking inventory
- Achieved the highest number of internal referrals and lowest drop out rate in the Cary clinic for 5 years
Education
DPT - Physical Therapy
University of North Carolina
2006
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
High Point University
2002
Certifications
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT)- Maitland Physiotherapy Seminars
Dry Needling Level I, II- IAMT
Timeline
Physical Therapist, Clinical Director
Pivot Physical Therapy
04.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist, Lead Clinician
ATI Physical Therapy
03.2016 - 05.2022
Physical Therapist
Results Physiotherapy
02.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Physical Therapist
Avante Physical Therapy
09.2006 - 02.2015
DPT - Physical Therapy
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
High Point University
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