The Summit Orthopaedic Residency will provide an advanced evidence-based curriculum to qualified orthopaedic physical therapists to train orthopaedic specialists that exhibit high standards of clinical practice and provide enhanced patient care to the patients we serve. The program is committed to continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
Agreement Duration / Length of Program
The residency duration is a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 48 months to accommodate work life balance.
Program Goals
The Summit Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency’s goals are to:
Provide an advanced education to train orthopedic physical therapist who provide specialist-level patient care and clinical education to advance the skills of other clinicians.
Provide mentoring for residents to develop specialist-level knowledge and skills.
Provide the opportunity for the resident to deliver clinical education to other clinicians.
Model lifelong learning, service, and leadership to the residents.
Maintain ABPTRFE accreditation.
Demonstrate continuous improvement.
Remain sustainable.
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Program Outcomes
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and affective behavior of an orthopaedic specialist.
Demonstrate specialist-level examination, evaluation, and intervention skills during clinical practice.
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, critical inquiry, advocacy, and service to the profession or community.
Demonstrate the Core Competencies of a Physical Therapist Resident.
Benefits Package
Residents are full-time employees of TSPT, and like all TSPT employees, residents receive:
Excellent Salary with Performance Based Compensation.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance per the company plan. (Eligible the first month after 60 days of employment).
