Physical Therapy Residency

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Licensed physical therapist
• APTA member
• APTA section member (encouraged)

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.

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.