Joseph "Joey" Zisk, CPO, MPO

I serve as a vestibular physical therapist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a native of Saratoga Springs, New York, I have served in a variety of clinical settings in Colorado, North Carolina, and Florida focusing on acute and subacute neurological impairments, and I am primarily passionate about vestibular rehabilitation and craniofacial pain. At UNC, I participate in the long-COVID multidisciplinary team and I have worked most recently to develop the vestibular rehab portion of UNC’s Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program, a multidisciplinary team for veterans suffering from mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

I am privileged to work alongside wonderfully skilled clinicians who help me to provide better care. Very few experiences are more personally or professionally satisfying than designing a device that helps patients achieve their goals. I am a strong advocate for integrating Prosthetics and Orthotics into larger health systems. I am particularly interested in understanding the finances of P&O care and how structural systems help or hinder access to treatments. When not elbow deep in Prosthetics & Orthotics, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family.

I enjoy building relationships with my patients and finding solutions to meet their needs. I grew up in North Carolina and appreciate being a part of the local community. Outside of work, I like spending time outdoors with my dog and cheering for NC Courage.