MossRehab Orthopedic Residency Program

The MossRehab Orthopedic Residency is an intensive, one-year experience combining clinical mentoring and didactic learning.

Program Mission

The program's mission is to educate and mentor physical therapist practitioners of choice who are specialists in the field of orthopedics and serve as leaders in the clinical, educational, and professional community. In line with the American Physical Therapy Association's Vision 2020 plan, it stresses the increasing need for residency/fellowship education within a doctoring profession. 

Learning Experience

Residents can expect a diverse learning experience from MossRehab therapists, physiatrists and orthopedic surgeons within Jefferson Health (which now includes MossRehab). The program provides a comprehensive learning environment, with ample time to work alongside physical therapists certified in orthopedics. The program is designed to advance clinical knowledge, reasoning, and decision-making.

What to Expect

The 50-week residency program comes with a full-time salary as well as medical benefits and is structured as a 32-hour work week. Each week of residency learning activities includes four-to-six hours of lecture and lab instruction, in addition to four hours of mentored patient care. The program has each resident practice and receive mentoring utilizing rotations at several MossRehab locations. Working alongside your mentors allows for continued exposure to techniques and patient care and creates an ongoing learning atmosphere. 

Program Details

Outcomes

The MossRehab Orthopedic Residency Program has a history of success in participant outcomes.

Program Graduation

100% of MossRehab Orthopedic Residency participants have graduated the program

ABPTS Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Examination

100% of program graduates have passed the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist (ABPTS) Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Examination

Admissions Process

• Admission requirements
• Academic and clinical education, continuing education, and other relevant experience
• Clinical experience in orthopedics
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstration of professionalism and commitment

Residency Program Application

Requirements for Applicants

1. Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License or ability to obtain a Pennsylvania license prior to starting the program
2. CPR certification

Program Timeline

The program is a 50-week full time residency. Application deadline is April 30th.

Application and Contact Information

All interested applicants must apply through the RF-PTCAS system.

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Program accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education.

Questions

For further information or questions regarding the program or application/admission process, please contact John Morris.

Dr. John Morris

MossRehab Orthopedic Residency Director

john.morris@jefferson.edu