Mission statement

Our Orthopedic Residency Program is committed to developing physical therapists who demonstrate clinical expertise in orthopedic practice, a dedication to teaching, and a passion for service to the profession and community. Through our program you will experience a variety of patient care, mentoring, educational, research, observation and teaching opportunities.

Residents engage in flexible online didactic content, participate in weekly faculty-led lab sessions at IM体育平台, and treat patients 36 hours per week at an affiliate clinic site, which includes weekly 1:1 designated mentoring time. Residents additionally engage in research with faculty, complete multidisciplinary provider observations, are involved in educational interactions with IM体育平台 Doctor of Physical Therapy students, and are provided opportunities to present to a variety of audiences.

We are currently accepting four Residents annually. This 12-month Residency Program begins early July and ends early July of the following year.

Opportunities provided throughout the residency program

• Educating IM体育平台 students
• Preparation for OCS Examination
• Direct patient care opportunities at affiliate clinic sites in Eastern/Southeastern Wisconsin
• Multidisciplinary observational experiences
• 1:1 clinic mentoring one day / week
• Collaborative research opportunities with faculty
• Present current literature and/or research findings on a clinic, community, regional, and/or national level

Didactic component

• Flexible online lectures and learning modules through Canvas
• Weekly face-to-face lab experiences at IM体育平台
• Routine access to faculty and mentor

Employee benefits

• Pay through affiliate clinic site commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
• Additional teaching stipend available
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Disability/life insurance options
• Retirement savings options

Click here to view the ABPTRFE Residency and Fellowship Financial Fact Sheet.