Orthopaedic physical therapy residency program | veterans affairs

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

with Mount St. Joseph University. Our residency program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as a postprofessional program for

physical therapists in Orthopaedics and is funded by the Office of Academic Affiliations.  Residents will enjoy full-time employment while completing 150+ hours of 1:1 mentoring with

Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists across a variety of settings.  Collaborative, interprofessional practice opportunities occur in the Emergency Department, Primary Care, PAVE Clinic that

addresses preventative strategies for Veterans with high risk for amputation, MOVE! Wellness Program for weight management, Pain Management, Amputee Clinic, and Orthopedics.  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 2 residents annually.  Residents who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) exam. 

This is a funded position with benefits.