Our Mission
The mission of the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Physical Therapy is to foster the professional development of clinicians looking to specialize the area of pediatric therapy. This program will develop these clinicians in communication, evaluation, treatment planning and clinical reasoning by utilizing a comprehensive didactic curriculum based on current best evidence, best practice guidelines, and mentoring to provide advanced level care.
Program Description
The Ivy Rehab Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency is a one-year, full-time, clinically based program created to excel in the professional development of clinicians in the field of Pediatric Physical Therapy. Expert clinicians will serve as faculty to guide, instruct and mentor each resident in developing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise throughout the residency program. Additionally, the residency program prepares residents to complete the ABPTS Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) examination. Each resident must complete all assigned didactic material and written and practical examinations.
For any questions, please email Residency@ivyrehab.com
| Application deadline for the participants: August 31, 2024 |
| Start date: January 1, 2025 |
Curriculum
The Ivy Rehab Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency provides a structured and robust didactic curriculum designed to enhance clinical reasoning and advance skills while incorporating the most recent evidence-based practices. This program utilizes a blended delivery model for our didactic curriculum that includes online self-study modules, live online learning, virtual interprofessional collaboration, journal club, case review, independent study, and live in-person weekend courses to be completed throughout this comprehensive 12-month residency program.
| Admissions Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program | Required membership in the APTA and APTA Pediatric Section |
| Active PT licensure in the current state of practice | Commitment to completing all program requirements |
| Employed as a full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist by Ivy Rehab Network at the time of the program start date | Commitment to taking the PCS exam at the earliest eligibility |
Program Testimonials
Read what our residents have to say about their hand residency program experience.
Sarah Kojetin, PT, DPT
“I have been able to apply so much of what we are learning in the residency directly to my patients” – Sarah Kojetin, PT, DPT, Highland Park, IL
Patricia Gries, PT
“All of the information we have covered in the residency program has been great. I feel like I’ve learned a lot and then have been able to put it into practice right away.” – Patricia Gries, PT, Cincinnati, OH
Katherine Dingman, PT, DPT
“I have really found value in the interprofessional collaboration, connection with other PTs around the country, evidence-based information, and mentorship.” – Katherine Dingman, PT, DPT, Midlothian, VA
Learn more about other residency opportunities
Ivy Rehab offers nine orthopedic and pediatric residency programs. Our industry-leading post-professional programs include 1:1 mentoring, intensive in-person learning, and robust evidence-based didactic curricula.
| Hand Residency | Learn More |
| Oncology Residency | Learn More |
| Orthopedic Residency | Learn More |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapy | Learn More |
| Pediatric Physical Therapy | Learn More |
| Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Residency | Learn More |
| Pelvic Health | Learn More |
| Sports Physical Therapy Residency | Learn More |
| Vestibular Residency | Learn More |
