Program Overview
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The mission of the 老虎机攻略 Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program is to develop physical therapists who advance the science and practice of orthopedic physical therapy through orthopedic clinical practice, teaching, and service. The program is dedicated to providing focused, on-going mentorship to prepare residents to become APTA-recognized orthopedic certified specialists and advanced practitioners of patients with orthopedic conditions. Residents and program graduates will provide service and leadership to the physical therapy profession at the University, State, National, and International levels.
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- Resident year is August 1—July 31.
- Resident is a 老虎机攻略 employee and receives full benefits per the Montana University System programs.
- Residents complete, on average, 30 hours per week of clinical practice and 10 hours per week of a combination of teaching, physician shadowing, journal clubs, and academic classes.
- The curriculum includes advanced orthopedic coursework in orthopedic manual physical therapy, pharmacology, musculoskeletal imaging, and pain science.
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Goal 1: The 老虎机攻略 Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, in direct alignment with the mission of the School and College, will exemplify excellence in orthopedic clinical practice through development of the resident’s clinical expertise and attainment of orthopedic specialist recognition.
Goal 2: The 老虎机攻略 Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, in direct alignment with the mission of the School and the College, will advance the scientific and physical therapy knowledge through scholarship and teaching.
Goal 3: The 老虎机攻略 Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, in direct alignment with the mission of the School and College, will be recognized for service on the 老虎机攻略 campus, in the community of Missoula, and the state of Montana.
Goal 4: The 老虎机攻略 Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, in direct alignment with the mission of the School and the College, will create and maintain a model of financial stability, program sustainability, continuous curriculum development, and overall improvement.
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Residency Graduates will:
Outcome 1: Meet the needs of society by becoming advanced practitioners of orthopedic physical therapy
Outcome 2: Contribute to the body of knowledge in orthopedic physical therapy and demonstrate mastery as a consumer of relevant scientific literature, and by virtue of assessing new literature, incorporate new techniques and knowledge into orthopedic physical therapy practice.
Outcome 3: Contribute to the future of clinicians through teaching, clinical instruction, and service.
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resident year and their completion and employment rates Resident Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Completion Rate 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Employment Rate 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% *All residency graduates have received employment offers prior to residency graduation.
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example of an 8am to 5pm weekly schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:00AM USC Orthopedic Seminar Series (4 Total Courses) Lab Assist in Entry-Level DPT MSK Courses 1:1 Mentored Clinical Practice Lab Assist in Entry-Level DPT MSK Courses Clinical Practice Lab Assist in Entry-Level DPT MSK Courses USC Orthopedic Seminar Series (4 Total Courses) 9:00AM 10:00AM Clinical Practice Clinical Practice Clinical Practice 11:00AM 12:00PM Weekly Meeting with Coordinator Reflection & Discussion with Mentor Lunch Lunch Lunch 1:00PM Clinical Practice Clinical Practice Clinical Practice Clinical Practice Clinical Practice 2:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM end of the day