Emily P Smith

Experience

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  Orthopaedic Specialists of the Carolinas

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Physical Therapist

  Evaluate and treat a variety of orthopaedic patients both pre-operatively and post-operatively. Work closely with Physical Therapy Assistants and Athletic Trainers to determine plans of care for patients. Measure, order, and fit patients with braces and splints that will facilitate their progress with therapy.

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  Wake Forest Baptist Health

  Jan 2002 - Feb 2022

  Doctor of Physical Therapy

  Evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric clients with both congenital or acquired neurological or orthopaedic conditions ie. cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, ABI. Evaluate 0-3 years high risk population at CDSA to determine need for therapy services. Other responsibilities include as needed: fabricate orthotics for pediatric clients, serial casting, HEP development, and family training/education.

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  Winston Salem State University

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Adjunct Professor

  Assisted with teaching pediatrics section of Lifespan course to Doctor of Physical Therapy students during Summer School Sessions I & II.

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  High Point University Doctor of Physical Therapy Department (DPT)

  May 2021 - Feb 2022

  Clinical Faculty

  Supervise physical therapy students in High Point University’s Pro Bono Clinic for evaluation,treatment, and documentation of physical therapy services to patients. Provide ongoing evaluation to students as well as mid-term and end of semester evaluations.Track and manage Student Physical Therapists patient logs and documented time in clinical affiliations in community clinics. Monitor student and clinical instructor feedback for Student Physical Therapists in clinical affiliations. Reach out to potential new clinical sites to establish future clinical affiliations for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Show less

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  Salem College

  Feb 2022 - now

  Director of Internships and Pre-Professional Advising

  Develop and execute programming and advising structure to support pre-health students throughout their college career. Advise students applying to graduate programs, assisting with all aspects of application preparation. Support and grow internship program by collaborating with internship sites, students, faculty sponsors, and monitoring community needs and trends.