orthopedic residency.

The Residency Program's Application Site will open January 2023 for the October 2023 cohort.

The Professional Physical Therapy Residency Program is proudly operated in conjunction with the New York Institute of Technology

Our residency program is built around the objective of training motivated individuals in the science and implementation of orthopedic physical therapy.
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residency update.

From Program Director Frank Hoeffner

“Our Program has worked diligently over the past 6 years to train the future leaders in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy and to maintain the Quality Standards set forth by the ABPTRFE. Receiving the 10-year Accreditation marks a milestone for our achievements, and is a testament to the caliber of our Clinical Faculty, Program Graduates, and current Residents.”

 

 Frank Hoeffner PT,DPT,OCS,CSCS

20

spots per cohort

$0

Tuition

$70K

Salary

13

Month Program

150 hour

1-on-1 weekly mentoring

2x

Month Grand Rounds

18

PPT clinics in LI,NYC,NJ

Applying to an Orthopedic Residency Program

important information.

Application Site will open January 2023

Next cohort begins in October 2023

All applications must be submitted to RFPTCAS

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 in May 1 and will assist in the Gross Anatomy, Manual Therapy I (extremities), and Manual Therapy II (spine) courses.

group of nyit residency students

Residents assisting with the Clinical Excellence Department will begin in October and will assist the department in educational activities for the clinical staff.

Both educational tracks will begin clinical hours and mentoring in October. 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 at least 2 mentors.

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 October and January 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.
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faculty.

Orthopedic Residency Director

Frank Hoeffner PT,DPT,OCS,CSCS

Program Coordinator

Cheryl Hall PT,DHSc,PCS,MBA

Clinical Faculty

  • Robert Shapiro PT, DPT, COMT
  • Nicole Saladino PT, DPT, OCS
  • John Nulty PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
  • Owen Lennon PT, DPT, OCS
  • Thomas Ventura PT, DPT, OCS
  • Thomas McCallum PT, DPT, OCS
  • Victoria Wilson PT,DPT,ATC,OCS
  • Jason Comroe PT,DPT,OCS
  • Purvang Kapadia PT, DPT, OCS
  • Vinit Kothekar PT, DPT, OCS
  • Alex Bua PT, DPT, OCS
  • Michael Camacho PT, DPT, OCS
  • David Chen PT, DPT, OCS
  • Tim Tyler MSPT, ATC
  • Patrick Kellish PT,DPT,OCS
  • Nicole Baratta PT,DPT,OCS
  • Farzad Irani PT, DPT, OCS
  • Mike Habersaat PT, DPT, OCS
  • Meredith Johnson PT, DPT, OCS
  • Andrew Frazzini PT, DPT, OCS
  • Jeffrey Chan PT, DPT,OCS
  • Guo Zeng PT,DPT,OCS
  • Sally Elsakary PT,DPT,OCS
  • Michael Mattera PT,DPT,OCS

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:

  • Render expert independent judgments concerning patient needs
  • Sit for the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Exam and earn the credentials of Clinical Specialist
  • Contribute to the profession and society through practice, teaching, administration, discovery, and application of new knowledge in the field of orthopedic physical therapy

Program Outcomes as of November 2022

Program Graduates:
46
Retention Rate:
98%
Graduation Rate:
100%
2021 OCS Exam Pass Rate:
100%
2022 OCS Exam Pass Rate:
80%

4th Annual Residency Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to the 2022 graduates of the Pro PT - NYIT Orthopedic Residency Program!
This was a great evening celebrating with family and friends.
4th Annual Residency Graduation Ceremony.
Graduates of the 4th Annual Residency Graduation Ceremony.

2022 Founders Award Winner

Congratulations to Michael Habersaat. Michael is a previous program graduate and current clinical faculty member.

He embodies the true spirit of our programs mission statement and we are grateful to have him with us.

Michael Habersaat, PT, DPT, OCS

2022 Founders Award winner Michael Habersaat.

Learn more about the Professional Physical Therapy-New York Institute of Technology Residency Program