Physical Therapy Orthopedic Resident

Physical Therapy Orthopedic Resident / (Full-time, 40 hours/week) 

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy - Outpatient Orthopedic 

Ivy Rehab & Hospital for Special Surgery Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program 

* Please apply to this role directly through our Ivy Career Site to ensure all applicable application questions are completed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: 

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program  

• Active PT licensure in current state of practice, prior to Residency start date 

• Employed as a Full-time Therapist for at least 3 months by Ivy Rehab Network, prior to the program start date.  

• Required membership in associated professional organization by the start of the residency   

• Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study 

• Commitment to taking the ABPTS Orthopedic Clinical Specialist exam at earliest eligibility 

• Commitment to a minimum of two years of continued employment at Ivy Rehab, post-graduation from program  

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Completion of all required didactic modules (300+ hours) 

• Completion of all assessments, logs and forms 

• Completion of Live Patient Examinations 

• Satisfactory completion of all skills lists 

• Passing of all required quizzes 

• Satisfactory completion of required presentations 

• Completion of case report abstract

• Completion of Residency Special Project 

• Completion of 150 mentor hours 

• Complete a minimum of 1,500 patient care hours during residency year 

• Attendance and participation in all scheduled residency education events 

• Satisfactory achievement of all resident core competencies 

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: 

• Program Tuition: $5,500 

• This can be paid in full -or- over a 1- or 2- year payment plan through paycheck deductions 

• As a full-time employee of Ivy Rehab, each program participant will maintain their salary commensurate with hours worked/week and maintain their benefits during the length of the program

• 2-year employment commitment post-graduation to satisfy the financial investment Ivy contributes to each participant

WHO IS IVY REHAB? 

At Ivy Rehab, you are not just an employee - you are a valued TEAMMATE! 

Join our dedicated team at Ivy Rehab and come together to provide patients with access to world-class care and outcomes for those in need of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. By promoting authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for providing exceptional care to every single patient, we provide the resources and support necessary to invest in our clinicians.  

Join our team and be part of an organization that not only recognizes and celebrates your skills but also empowers you to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients. 

HOW WILL IVY REHAB INVEST IN YOU? 

• Clinical Team Support: Opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and peer to peer learning 

• Limitless CEU Learning: Through subscriptions, on-demand learning, in-person, and live online courses - Ivy offers discounts with preferred education providers and annual CEU reimbursement  

• Clinical Development Plan: Creating a professional development road map annually

• Clinical Career Ladder: Reward and recognition of skill development and accomplishment 

• Continuing Education Offerings:  Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Pelvic Health, Vestibular, Pediatrics, and more 

• Residency and Fellowship Programs: Ivy offers multiple Residency and Fellowship programs to accelerate your clinical development and that lead to specialty certification 

• Specialty Programs: Ivy’s self-guided programs provide structure and quality education that will lead to specialization in key areas of PT, OT, and SLP