Education for Professionals > Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
 "Resident-to-resident mentoring facilitates a smooth transition into the post-professional program and really provides valuable insight from someone who has already gone through it", says George Dyriw PT, DPT, MA. |
OSU Sports Medicine, in conjunction with The OSU Division of Physical Therapy, is proud to announce its clinical residency program for physical therapists interested in pursuing a career in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. This residency program offers paid residency options; there are no additional fees for the clinical courses associated with the program. The Residency Program has been accredited by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). With this accreditation, the Orthopaedic Residency has become one of only 17 such accredited programs in the country and the only accredited Orthopaedic PT Residency in the state of Ohio.
The program is designed to prepare residents to take the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties examination in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. The program is 15 months in length beginning each year in September. With this unique design, experienced residents will be able to mentor new residents during one overlapping quarter. While slightly longer in length than many residency programs, it was designed for residents to take full advantage of the clinical, academic, and research experiences offered at The Ohio State University.
A typical week in the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program includes: 6 hours of mentored practice, 24 hours of non-mentored practice, 6 hours of cadaveric and orthopaedic lab instruction, 3 hours of graduate course work, 4 hours of physician shadowing, and 6-8 hours of other didactic work including self-study. Residents will earn graduate credits that may be applied towards a graduate degree pending acceptance.
For more details about the Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, please refer to the following documents:
Residents will be employed full time by OSU Sports Medicine and this position includes a benefits package. The residents will practice clinically at one of several OSU Sports Medicine sites in greater Columbus. This position also includes teaching responsibilities of entry-level orthopaedic and cadaveric laboratories in the School of Allied Medical Professions, Division of Physical Therapy. Residents will gain the advanced skills and knowledge in a variety of structured learning experiences.
To apply, please print and complete the application below.
Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2008 and top candidates will be interviewed on OSU campus during May or June of 2008.
For more information, please contact
John DeWitt, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC
Team Leader, Clinical Development
Director, Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Assistant Clinical Professor
The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center
2050 Kenny Rd, Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: (614) 293-2437
Email: John.DeWitt@osumc.edu
