Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency Program

The Physical Therapy Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center offers licensed physical therapists a year-long advanced practice residency in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

in partnership with the University of Cincinnati.

The Physical Therapy Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center offers licensed physical therapists a year-long advanced practice residency in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

in partnership with the University of Cincinnati. Our residency was accredited through the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) in 2023 and is

funded through the Office of Academic Affiliations.  Residents will enjoy full-time employment while completing 150+ hours of 1:1 mentoring with a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical

Specialist across a variety of settings.  Collaborative, interprofessional practice opportunities occur in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation onsite and virtual clinics, acute care/ICU

rounds, cardiology and pulmonary clinics, and various Whole Health and Wellness programs.  Residents will manage a 32-hour patient caseload and have 8 hours to dedicate to self-study and a

robust didactic curriculum that will be supplemented with a subscription to MedBridge during their time in the residency.  Our Program currently supports 1 resident annually.  Residents who

successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist (CCS) exam.  This is a funded position with benefits.

Our mission is to prepare physical therapists with specialized skills who integrate the teacher-scholar model into their clinical practice through mentorship with master clinicians,

structured didactic and clinical learning experiences, and research and teaching opportunities.  As advanced cardiovascular and pulmonary practitioners, graduates will serve as resources and

role models within their professional, academic, and social communities and contribute to an expanding body of evidence-based practice.

Our curriculum is composed of paced modules reflective of areas of importance in the care of the patient with cardiopulmonary dysfunction.  The modules are comprised of independent readings,

1:1 didactic instruction, and integrated learning projects with opportunities for teaching, research and community service.  These modules compliment weekly mentored advanced clinical

practice in the area of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy across settings.

It is the intention of the Program to support APTA Clinical Instructor credentialing and attendance at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting within the residency unless in the case of

unforeseen circumstances.

A completed package through the APTA Residency/Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized application Service (RF-PTCAS).

Should you have any questions, please contact Alice Holder at [email protected]

Keep in mind that our residency timeline may be flexible given funding reallocations that may occur throughout the year so please reach out if you have any questions related to the

application window.  Best wishes in your professional journey!