Ohio University/OhioHealth Physical Therapy Residency
The Physical Therapy Residency Program is a collaboration with OhioHealth to offer an orthopedic, neurological, and a pelvic health residency for licensed physical therapists. This partnership brings together the strengths of both organizations to create high-quality residency programs designed to advance the clinical and scientific knowledge base, clinical skills, clinical research skills, and teaching effectiveness of physical therapists.
OhioHealth offers strong and varied clinical experiences with advanced clinical mentoring by physical therapists and physicians, while the Ohio University Department of Physical Therapy offers exceptional learning experiences through coursework, advanced clinical and teaching mentorship, and research opportunities. The specific advantages of this partnership are to improve patient care and to enrich and build the careers of the residents. Each of the first three orthopedic residents has passed the OCS examination upon completion of the residency.
The resident will be an employee of OhioHealth and will earn 80 percent salary commensurate with experience. Benefits typical of an OhioHealth associate are provided by OhioHealth.
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
General Information (PDF)
The Ohio University/OhioHealth Physical Therapy Residency program has a 100% first-time pass rate on ABPTS specialty certification exams and a 100% graduation rate.
Didactic Experience
Didactic education will occur throughout the program at both OhioHealth and Ohio University. The resident will regularly participate in a journal club with the topics related to areas being addressed in each module. The modules will include: neuroanatomy, spinal core injury, vestibular and post-concussive rehab, acquired brain injury,
neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases. Course time will also be spent onsite at OhioHealth facilities, Ohio University and online. These courses will be provided by faculty at Ohio University Division of Physical
Therapy, OhioHealth physical therapists and physicians, and other healthcare providers. During a portion of the curriculum, the resident will be introduced to teaching pedagogy by assisting in entry-level physical therapy instruction at Ohio University’s Division of Physical Therapy Program. Didactic experiences will incorporate various learning strategies but all modules will have clinical laboratory experiences. Independent study will further supplement the resident’s didactic learning experience.
Clinical Experience
Each resident will participate in 32 hours/week of patient care with a minimum of three hours a each week designated for one-on-one mentoring with an assigned mentor. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to observe and learn from other designated therapists and healthcare providers during each learning module. Surgical observations as well as observation in OhioHealth specialty clinics will also be available.
ABPTRFE
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education
Financial Fact Sheet 2023-2024
Introduction:
The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) has created this Financial Fact Sheet to provide financial transparency to applicants on the true costs to undergo residency and fellowship education.
Instructions:
The program will complete Part 1 of this form and publish it on the program’s website. The applicant will complete Part 2 of this form.
Part 1: To be Completed by the Program
Program Information
Program Information
Name of Program:Ohio University and OhioHealth Neurologic Residency
Physical Address:W290 Grover Center, Athens Ohio 45701
Program Hours
Educational Hours:400+.
Patient-Care Clinic / Practice Hours (inclusive of mentoring):1792
Mentoring Hours:150+.
Program Travel
Please indicate if participants are required to travel greater than 50 miles for any aspect of patient-care clinic/practice hours (does not include daily commute):Yes
Please indicate if participants are required to travel greater than 50 miles for any aspect of educational hours:Yes
Participant Costs
The program will provide all costs associated with this program.
| Type of Cost | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Total |
| Fees Enter the amount of fees associated with the program (if applicable). Fees are any amount $1,000 or less. If more than $1,000, please enter that amount under tuition. ☐ Fees for this program include: ☐ CPR ☐ EMR ☐ APTA-Related Professional Membership ☐ Dues (APTA, Section/Academy) ☐ Other Professional Membership Dues ☐ Other: Indicate other fees. |
$0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tuition (if applicable) | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Curriculum Costs (not included in tuition above) | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Required textbooks, software, apps (not included in program fees) | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Application Fees (program assessed above and beyond RF-PTCAS) | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Conference Registration Fees (not included in fees above) | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Travel Costs (for program education requirements and conference attendance, if applicable) | $~1000 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $~1000 |
| Parking/Mass-Transit Fees | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Mentoring Fees | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Malpractice Insurance | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Other program costs not included above: List other costs. | $ 0 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Total Program Costs | $~1000 | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $~1000 |
Program Sponsored Financial Assistance
The program will provide any financial assistance provided to participants.
| Type of Financial Assistance | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Total |
| Salary Paid by Program | $ ~51,000+ | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ ~51,000 |
| Student Financial Aid (for tuition fee programs only) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Graduate Assistantship(s) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Other Assistantship(s) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Scholarships | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Travel Costs/Stipends | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Student Financial Aid (for tuition fee programs only) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| ABPTS Board-Certification Examination Fees | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Other financial assistance not included above: Yes | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Total Financial Assistance | $ 51,500+ | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ ~51,500+ |
Part 2: To be Completed by the Applicant
Program Information – This information can be found on the ABPTRFE Online Directory
Program Structure
Program Type:Select program type.
Program Format:Select program format.
- Program Length:Enter the program length in months.
2nd Program Format:Select 2nd program format, if applicable.
- 2nd Program Length:Enter the 2nd program length in months, if applicable
Number of Participant Positions Each Calendar Year:Enter the number of participant positions.
Program Applicant Information
Application Deadline Date:Enter the anticipated program application deadline date.
- Program Start Date:Enter the anticipated program start date.
2nd Application Deadline Date (if applicable):Enter the 2nd program application deadline date, if applicable.
- Program 2nd Start Date:Enter the 2nd program start date, if applicable.
3rd Application Deadline Date (if applicable):Enter the 3rd program application deadline date, if applicable
- Program 3rd Start Date:Enter the 3rd program start date, if applicable.
4th Application Deadline Date (if applicable):Enter the 4th program application deadline date, if applicable ]
- Program 4th Start Date:Enter the 4th program start date, if applicable.
Format for Educational Hours:Select format.
Affiliated Practice Site Locations:Select locations.
Mentor Appointment to Faculty:Select appointment type.
Mentor Accessibility:Select accessibility.
Applicant Financial Considerations
The applicant will consider the following related to their finances.
| Participant Financial Consideration | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Total |
| Salary Earned (input your salary, not paid by the program, if you plan to continue your employment while undergoing the program) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| License Fees | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Malpractice Insurance (not covered by program) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Cost of Living Expenses ( Forbes Cost of Living Calculator ) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Student Loan Payments (if unable to defer during program) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Subtotal | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Loan Forgiveness (if eligible) | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Enter amount. | $ Tally row amounts. |
| Total Participant Financial Considerations | $ Subtract Loan Forgiveness from Subtotal. | $ Subtract Loan Forgiveness from Subtotal. | $ Subtract Loan Forgiveness from Subtotal. | $ Tally row amounts. |
Applicant Financial Debt Summary
The applicant will utilize the total program costs, total program financial assistance, and total participant financial consideration, along with their current debt to calculate the cost-benefit ration of completing this program.
| Debt | Total |
| Debt at time of admission to program (current student loan debt) | $ Enter total current debt. |
| Total program costs (enter amount from total costs for entire length of program located above) | $ Enter amount. |
| Total participant financial considerations (enter amount from total financial considerations for entire length of program located above) | $ Enter amount. |
| Subtotal | $ Add above amounts. |
| Total program financial assistance (enter amount from total program financial assistance for entire length of program located above) | $ Enter amount. |
| Total Debt After Completion of Program | $ Subtract program financial assistance from subtotal. |
Last Updated:10/30/2023
Contact: resfel@apta.org
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency
General Information (PDF)
The Ohio University/OhioHealth Physical Therapy Residency program has a 100% first-time pass rate on ABPTS specialty certification exams and a 100% graduation rate.
Didactic Experience
Didactic education will occur throughout the program at both OhioHealth and Ohio University. The resident will regularly participate in a journal club with the topics related to areas being addressed in each module. The modules will include: advanced upper and lower quarter orthopedics, advanced spine, manual therapy, imaging with an emphasis on ultrasound imaging, and gait/running analysis and intervention. Course time will also be spent onsite at OhioHealth facilities, Ohio University and online. These courses will be provided by faculty at Ohio University Division of Physical Therapy, OhioHealth physical therapists and physicians, and other healthcare providers. During a portion of the curriculum, the resident will be introduced to teaching pedagogy by assisting in entry-level physical therapy instruction at Ohio University’s Division of Physical Therapy Program. Didactic experiences will incorporate various learning strategies but all modules will have clinical laboratory experiences. Independent study will further supplement the resident’s didactic learning experience.
Clinical Experience
Each resident will participate in 32 hours/week of patient care with a minimum of three hours a each week designated for one-on-one mentoring with an assigned mentor. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to observe and learn from other designated therapists and healthcare providers during each learning module. Surgical observations as well as observation in OhioHealth specialty clinics will also be available.
Women's Health Physical Therapy Residency
General Information (PDF)
The American Board of Physician Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) has created this 2023/2024 Financial Fact Sheet (PDF) to provide financial transparency to applicants on the true costs of undergoing residency and fellowship education.
The Ohio University/OhioHealth Physical Therapy Residency program has a 100% first-time pass rate on ABPTS specialty certification exams and a 100% graduation rate.
Admission Requirements
- Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
- Licensed physical therapist
- APTA member
- APTA section member (encouraged)
Didactic Experience
Didactic education will occur throughout the program at both OhioHealth and Ohio University. The resident will regularly participate in a journal club with the topics related to areas being addressed in each module. The modules will include: underactive pelvic floor, female incontinence, SUI/OAB, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy/post-partum PT. The resident will also take CAPP2, CAPP3 and OBF/OBA as required coursework for completion of the residency. Additional areas of focus will include male and female incontinence as well as neurologic incontinence, overactive pelvic floor including pelvic pain, colorectal, oncology and bone health physical therapy. Course time will also be spent onsite at OhioHealth facilities, Ohio University and online. These courses will be provided by faculty at Ohio University Division of Physical Therapy, OhioHealth physical therapists and physicians, and other healthcare providers. During a portion of the curriculum, the resident will be introduced to teaching pedagogy by assisting in entry-level physical therapy instruction at Ohio University’s Division of Physical Therapy Program. Didactic experiences will incorporate various learning strategies but all modules will have clinical laboratory experiences. Independent study will further supplement the resident’s didactic learning experience.
Clinical Experience
Each resident will participate in 32 hours/week of patient care with a minimum of three hours a each week designated for one-on-one mentoring with an assigned mentor. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to observe and learn from other designated therapists and healthcare providers during each learning module. Surgical observations as well as observation in OhioHealth specialty clinics will also be available.
Residency Application Process
Applications for orthopedic residency are submitted through the RFPTCAS centralized application service. The application deadline is March 1 each year.
Contact
James Odenthal, DPT, OCS
Residency Director, Ohio University/OhioHealth Orthopedic Residency
Grover Center W290
Department of Physical Therapy
Ohio University
740.593.1214
odenthaj@ohio.edu