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The Orthopaedic Residency Program Summary

PTF’s Orthopaedic Residency is a 12-36 month structured program that allows residents to work while taking laboratory courses over 5 weekends. Our didactic courses are led by content experts through NAIOMT, providing residents with opportunities to interact with world-renowned physical therapists. The online and onsite educational modules are designed to guide the therapist through the Residency program and meet all the elements of the APTA’s Description of Specialty Practice (DSP). Clinical mentorships rounds out the Residency program and is provided by our faculty residency mentors.

The Residency program is designed to allow residents to maintain full-time employment while completing all residency requirements. The Residency didactic coursework is designed to be completed online through Litmo distance learning educational platform. In addition, residents receive written exams, live patient exams and orthopaedic skills assessment throughout the Program which helps guide the resident to completion and ensure that clinical skills are being developed.

 

Faculty

Curriculum

PROGRAM COMPONENT TOTAL HOURS IN PROGRAM
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
Classroom Instruction (List all courses)
COMT-1: Lumbar Spine 40 hours
COMT-2: Cervical Spine 40 hours
COMT-3: Thoracic Spine 40 hours
COMT-4: Upper Extremity 40 hours
COMT-5: Lower Extremity 40 hours
Independent Study Modules from APTA-Ortho Section
Current Concepts of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (12 ISCs) 60 hours
Postoperative Management of Orthopaedic Surgeries (6 ISCs) 30 hours
Pharmacology (6 ISCs) 30 hours
Diagnostic Imaging in Physical Therapy (3 ISCs) 15 hours
Clinical Applications for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (6 ISCs) 35 hours
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS SUBTOTAL 370 hours
CLINICAL MENTORING
(minimum of 150 hours for residency)
1:1 clinical mentoring/instruction from physical therapist clinical faculty while program participant is treating patients (minimum 100 hours for residency) 100 hours
1:1 patient/client related planning/discussion/review of participant’s caseload and/or physical therapist mentor demonstrating treatment techniques on patients 50 hours
MENTORING HOURS SUBTOTAL 150 hours
CLINICAL HOURS
Clinical Practice (37 hours / week) 1100+ hours
CLINICAL HOURS SUBTOTAL 1100
GRAND TOTAL HOURS IN PROGRAM 1620

Accreditation

Physical Therapy First (PTF) Orthopaedic Residency is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association as a post-professional residency program for physical therapists in orthopaedics.

Physical Therapy First (PTF) Orthopaedic Residency is an ABPTRFE-reaccredited residency program. The official commencement of this prestigious reaccreditation begins March 31, 2018 and continues for a period of ten (10) years until March 31, 2028.

Cost

  • $10,500 which includes all course materials
  • Duration: 12-36 months
  • Payment installments can be arranged

Application

Email Maureen Ambrose, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT maureen@physicaltherapyfirst.com to request an application.

Click here for the Residency Program Flyer

ABPTRFE Financial Fact Sheet

Nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion policy:

At Physical Therapy First, and our educational residency and fellowship programs, a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all students, residency/fellowship participants, faculty and administrators, employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We’re committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire company and educational program, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Outcomes

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Residency Videos

Lumbar Spine

Modified Schober’s Test
Flexion Mobilization MWM Mulligan
Combined PPIVMs
SI joint
Load Transfer (Portland Test)
Hip
Hip Mobility Assessment (FABER, SCOUR)
Knee
Superior Tib Fib Joint (WB)
Ankle and Foot
Functional WB Assessment (Foot) with Rotation
Talar Swing Test
Dorsiflexion of the Ankle – WB/Non-WB
Superior Tib-Fib Joint
Cervical Spine
CV Ligament Stress Tests
Biomechanical Assessment Upper Cervical
AA Mobilization Supine/Sitting
Directional AA Manipulation
Bilateral Restrictions and CT Junction Manipulation
Mid Cervical Spine – Linear Stress Test
PPIVM Mid-Cervical Spine
Figure of 8 Testing
Atlantoaxial Joint Flexion Rotation Test
C2/C3 Flexion Manipulation
C2/C3 Manipulation
Cervical Spine Stabilization
Cervical Spine Mobilization with a Towel
CT Junction Manipulation
Shoulder, Elbow and Hand
Elbow Assessment and Manipulation

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