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orthopedic residency.
The Professional Physical Therapy Residency Program is proudly operated in conjunction with the New York Institute of Technology
20
spots per cohort
$0
Tuition
$60K
Salary
13
Month Program
150 hour
1-on-1 weekly mentoring
2x
Month Grand Rounds
18
PPT clinics in LI,NYC,NJ
important information.
Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2020
Next Cohort Begins: August 2020
Who you are
3rd year DPT student or recent PT school graduate
Student or graduate seeking rigorous residency program to hone your clinical skills
Motivated individuals aiming for a career centered on delivering superior patient outcomes
Looking for a program that supports eligibility for ABPTS Board Exams in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Learn more about the Professional Physical Therapy-New York Institute of Technology Residency Program
The Professional Physical Therapy-New York Institute of Technology Residency Program is a 13-month curriculum that covers clinical practice, didactic training, and teaching experience.
The program features:
- 150 hours of 1:1 clinical supervision and mentorship provided by residency trained physical therapists that are board-certified in orthopedics.
- 300 hours of didactic clinical coursework provided by USC Seminars & Professional Physical Therapy.
- Teaching assistant positions are offered at New York Institute of Technology and Professional Physical Therapy’s Clinical Excellence Department.
Residents that teach at New York Institute of Technology will begin on May 1st and will assist in the Gross Anatomy, Manual Therapy I (extremities), and Manual Therapy II (spine) courses.
Residents assisting with the Clinical Excellence Department will begin on August 1st and will assist the department in educational activities for the clinical staff.
Both educational tracks will begin clinical hours and mentoring on August 1st. The resident receives 1:1 mentorship for 3 hours per week at prearranged times. All mentors are residency trained and board-certified in orthopedics. The residents will rotate through mentors in 3-4 month intervals.
The didactic coursework is provided by USC Seminars & Professional Physical Therapy and is held at a Professional Physical Therapy location. The resident receives 15 days of coursework divided over 5 weekend intensives (Friday through Sunday). These take place between September and December of the residency year. In addition, each resident participates in monthly Grand Rounds and Journal Clubs.
Learn more about the Professional Physical Therapy-New York Institute of Technology Residency Program and apply here.
faculty.
Frank Hoeffner PT,DPT,OCS,CSCS
Orthopedic Residency Director
Cheryl Hall PT,DHSc,PCS,MBA
Program Coordinator
Clinical Faculty
- Robert Shapiro MA, PT, COMT
- Nicole Saladino PT,DPT,OCS
- John Nulty PT, DPT,OCS,CSCS
- Owen Lennon PT,DPT,OCS
- Purvang Kapadia PT,DPT,OCS
- Vinit Kothekar PT,DPT,OCS
- Alex Bua PT,DPT,OCS
- Michael Camacho PT,DPT,OCS
- Farzad Irani PT,DPT,OCS
- Chris Costello PT,DPT,OCS,SCS
- Victoria Wilson PT,DPT,OCS,ATC
Professional Physical Therapy-NYIT Orthopedic Residency Program
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide clinical and didactic education to highly-motivated individuals seeking to elevate themselves in the field of orthopedic physical therapy. Our program will hold its residents to the highest standards and graduate skilled practitioners who are capable of providing an incomparable level of patient care and contributing to the growth and development of their fellow physical therapists. By virtue of critical thinking, lifelong learning, and ethical values, residency graduates will be able to:
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Render expert independent judgments concerning patient needs
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Sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Exam and earn the credentials of Clinical Specialist
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Contribute to the profession and society through practice, teaching, administration, discovery, and application of new knowledge in the field of orthopedic physical therapy
2019 Andras M. Fulop Founders Award winner
“Congratulations to John Nulty, the 2019 Andras M. Fulop Founders Award winner! This award goes each year to a program member that exemplifies the high standards set forth in our programs mission statement. John graduated our residency program in 2016 and is currently the Clinical Director of our West Islip office. In addition John serves as a mentor to both our novice clinicians and residents and recently began teaching in NYITs DPT program. His hard work is an example for others and we are proud to have him as part of the program!
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