​Rick Young

PT, MPT, CODN, CMTPT

​Rick was born and raised in Reading Pennsylvania. He went to Holy Name High School
and graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Psychology in 1985. He worked
while taking prerequisite classes and graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy (MPT)
from Temple University in 1992. Through the years he worked in many diverse settings
from stroke rehab to acute care to on-site industrial rehab.

He moved to North Carolina in 2001 and initially worked at Moore Regional Hospital for a
year then moved to Richmond Memorial Hospital for a year and a half and then became
Rehab Manager at Sandhills Regional Medical Center in Hamlet for 4 years before
returning to Southern Pines for two years. He then co-founded Aberdeen Physical Therapy and Wellness which opened on December 27, 2012.

During his time in North Carolina, he was involved in the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association as treasurer for the Sandhills District, Director-at-Large for Practice for 6 years and ongoing with the Legislative Committee. He has now returned again for another term as Director-at-Large for Practice.
Rick is one of two therapists who provide dry needling and he is certified in orofacial dry needling. He has also completed advanced studies through the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics.

Curriculum Vitae

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EDUCATION
Temple University 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
College of Allied Health Professions 
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT), 1992Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science (BS) 1985 
Psychology

LICENSURE
North Carolina PT #8566  (Issued May 22, 2001)

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
10/2010 - Current
  • Aberdeen  Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC Aberdeen, North Carolina Owner/Physical Therapist
4/2008 - 9/2010
  • Southern  Pines Physical Therapy Southern Pines, North Carolina Physical Therapist
10/2003 - 4/2008
  • Sandhills Regional Medical Center - Hamlet, North Carolina - Director of Rehabilitation 
6/2002 - 10/2003
  • First Health Richmond  Memorial  Hospital - Rockingham, North Carolina - Physical Therapist
6/2001 - 6/2002
  • First Health Moore Regional Hospital - Pinehurst, North Carolina - Physical Therapist
6/1997 - 6/2001
  • Argosy Health Horsham, Pennsylvania Physical  Therapist
6/1994 - 6/1997
  • Community  Hospital of Lancaster - Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Director of Rehabilitation
4/1996- 6/1998
  • Brandywine Hospital Coatesville, Pennsylvania Physical Therapist
6/1992- 6/1994
  • Reading Rehabilitation Hospital - Reading, Pennsylvania - Physical Therapist

APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION LECTURES TAUGHT
2007-2011
  • Documentation in Physical Therapy Practice, American - Physical Therapy Association, numerous venues
2009    
  • Moving Body Toward Continuing Competence, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association Fall Meeting, October

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES
2005-2011
  • Director-At-Large Practice, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association
2007-2009   
  • Chair - Practice Act Task Force, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association
2010-2012   
  • Chair -Professional Development and Continuing Competence Committee, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association
2015- 2017
  • Director-At- Large Practice, North Carolina Physical Therapy Association

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2019 
  • The Quality Payment Program: Deciphering MIPS For 2019, Heather Smith, APTA, April 27, 2019
  • Medicare Maintenance & Medical Necessity:  What Outpatient Therapists Need To Know, Robbie Leonard, Medical Billing Center, April 27, 2019.
  • Explain Pain, Luke Bongiorno, NOI US, September 21- September 22, 2019
2017 
  • Outcome Date and Reporting, Judy Holder, FOTO, April 29, 2017
  • Dear Medicare, Can I?  Robbie Leonard, Medical Billing Center, April 29, 2017.
  • ACA & Medicare Under the New Administration & Communication Tactics, Mandy Frohlich, APTA, April 29, 2017. 
2016
  • Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Practice Analysis Oversight Panel Meeting
  • Practice Analysis Task Force Meeting, September 9 and September 10, 2016
2015
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation, Richard Clendaniel, PT, PhD. October 8, 2015
2014 
  • Dry Needling Program: DN-3, Advanced I, Tracy Adler, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD, June 27-29
  • Fraud, Waste & Abuse -Medicare Activities & Initiatives, Roshunda Drummond-Dye,  JD, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Charlotte, NC, April 26
  • Palmetto GBA Resources & Updates for Therapy Providers, Shannon Chase, BA, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Charlotte, NC, April26
  • ​Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter­ Related Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature-3 (CCT-3), Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), Orlando, FL, February 1-2
  • Orofacial Dry Needling-3 (ODN-3), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Orlando, FL, January 30-31
  • North Carolina Tax Reform: What to Expect in 2014 and Beyond; Healthcare Reform: The Effect on Small Employers and Individuals, Independent Practicing Physical Therapists, Asheville, NC, January 11
2013 
  • Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter­ Related Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature-2 (CCT-2), Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), Orlando, FL, November 16-17
  • Orofacial Dry Needling-2 (ODN-2), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Orlando, FL, November 14-15
  • Dry Needling Program: DN-2, Foundations II, Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Winston-Salem, NC, July 26-28
  • Dry Needling Program: DN-1, Foundations I, Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain Seminars, Winston-Salem, NC, May 17-19
  • Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter­ Related  Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature- I (CCT-1), Physical  Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT), Orlando, FL, April 25
  • Orofacial  Dry Needling-I (ODN-1), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, Myopain  Seminars, Orlando,  FL, April23-24
  • Staff Engagement-Creating a Culture of Ownership, Independent Practicing  Physical Therapists, Asheville, NC, January  19
2012  
  • EMR: Key issues for Successful  Implementation, Steve Levine, PT, DPT, MSHA, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Concord,  NC, April 28
  • ICD-10 Billing and Coding: What Does it Mean for Your Practice, Janet Shelley, PT, DPT, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Concord, NC, April 28
  • ACOs: Understanding and Surviving Healthcare Reform, Amanda Somers, PT, DPT, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Concord,  NC, April 28
  • Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation -S, Larry Yack, PT, DPT, MTC, University of St. Augustine, Asheville, NC, June 27- July 1
2011 
  • Basic Cranio-Facial, University of St. Augustine, Online course, June 30
  • Staying Competitive in Today's Healthcare Environment, Justin Moore, PT, DPT, Rehabilitation Associates Network, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 9
  • The NC WC Act & Its Relation to the Provision of Medical Care for Work Related Injuries, Karen B Smith, RN, BSN, COHN-S, Rehabilitation Associates 
  • Network, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 9
  • The SC WC Act & Its Relation to the Provision of Medical Care for Work Related Injuries, Karen B Smith, RN, BSN, COHN-S, Rehabilitation  Associates Network, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 9

AWARDS/HONORS
2005
  • Manager of the Quarter, Jan -March, Sandhills Regional Medical Center
  • Manager of the Year, Sandhills Regional Medical Center
2008
  • North Carolina Physical Therapy Association  President's Award

​PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
1989 - Current
  • American Physical Therapy Association
2001 - Current
  • North Carolina Physical Therapy Association
2014
  • International Myopain Society
10/2010—current
  • Aberdeen Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC
4/2008 - 9/2010
  • Southern Pines Physical Therapy
10/2003—4/2008
  • Sandhills Regional Medical Center
6/2002 - 10/2003
  • First Health Richmond Memorial Hospital
6/2001 - 6/2002
  • First Health Moore Regional Hospital
6/1997 - 6/2001
  • Argosy Health
6/1994 - 6/1997
  • Community Hospital of Lancaster
4/1996 - 6/1998
  • Brandywine Hospital
06/1992—06/1994
  • Reading Rehabilitation Hospital