SLU-SSM Health Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency

Orthopedic Health Physical Therapy Residency

Together with SSM Health Physical Therapy, Saint Louis University offers a 12-month physical therapy orthopedic residency with numerous opportunities for licensed physical therapists to develop as advanced clinicians; to develop as educators; to produce and disseminate scholarly products; and to grow as a provider to the area's underserved population.

Overview

Our curriculum exceeds the standards of ABPTRFE accreditation. The program includes 1,500 hours of non-mentored patient care, for which you will be paid. Below are highlights of the program’s experiences and opportunities that set us apart, maximizing the strength of the partnership between SLU and SSM Health Physical Therapy:

• 150 hours of 1:1 clinical mentoring during patient care sessions
• A minimum of 30 hours providing pro-bono services to the St. Louis community
• A minimum of 50 hours spent as a lab instructor or facilitator in SLU's entry-level DPT program
• A minimum of 300 hours educational hours via face-to-face didactic, small group and manual skills instruction
• Up to 50 hours of clinical observation (physician shadowing, surgery observation)

Program highlights

• The program is the product of a strong clinical-academic partnership, offering experiences, resources and connections across clinical and academic institutions
• Mentoring provided by board certified specialists with extensive field experience
• Individualized pathways for development in teaching, social justice, research and lymphedema
• Eligibility for benefits, including employer-supported health insurance and paid time off
• Residents receive a competitive salary
  

More information

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