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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency

A joint venture between Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú and Wellstar MCG Health

The Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program is for physical therapists who have successfully completed their learning requirements. The program provides educational and clinical experiences in an academic healthcare setting, including a regional Level 1 Trauma Center, a children's hospital, and over 80 outpatient facilities. 

As a resident, you will: 

  • Provide excellent physical therapy care utilizing a patient and family-centered approach. 
  • Understand, appraise, and apply principles of research and evidence-based practice. 
  • Assist with teaching and supervision of entry-level student physical therapists. 
  • Demonstrate expertise in physical therapy and high-level clinical reasoning skills. 
  • Utilize effective professional communication skills when interacting with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare team members.
  • Upon the successful completion of all program requirements, you will be qualified and eligible to sit for the board certification exam. 
How to Apply Request More Info

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Orthopedic PT Residency

Program Director

Valerie Hogan, PT, DPT, PhD

706-721-2743


Program Coordinator

Jack "Ted" Hanson, PT

706-721-3481

What to Expect

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program

  • 12 months (September 1 - August 31 the following year)
  • 75% clinical workload
  • Salary with full benefits 
  • No tuition fees

Educational Experiences

  • One-year adjunct faculty appointment in entry-level DPT program
  • Residency didactic material taught in person by university faculty and experts in the field
  • Physician and specialist observation, including orthopedic surgeries
  • Attendance at MCG Department of Orthopedic grand rounds and physician case reports
  • Participation in journal clubs

Clinical Practice

  • Primary clinical practice is housed locally at , our multidisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine facility
  • Additional clinical practice hours at , a community-based pro-bono clinic

 

Residency Outcomes

Outcomes 2021 2022 2023 2024
Graduation Rate 1/1 1/1 no participant 1/1
OCS Pass Rate 1/1 1/1 NA not yet taken
Employment Rate 1/1 1/1 NA 1/1

Accreditation

American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education logo

The Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Orthopedic Residency Program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). This post-professional educational program is based upon the criteria set forth by the ABPTRFE's Description of Residency Practice (DRP): Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

Other educational programs offered by the Department of Physical Therapy

CAPTE only evaluates entry-level DPT programs and does not accredit transitional DPT, post-professional degree programs, residency, or fellowship programs. The residency programs offered by Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú are evaluated for accreditation by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education.  

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How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Interested applicants should apply through  
  2. Candidates will also be required to apply through the Wellstar MCG HR portal.
  3. Please reach out to Program Director, Valerie Hogan, PT, DPT, PhD if you are interested in applying

What You Need to Apply

The following will be required to complete the application:

  • Cover letter (typed or uploaded).
  • Resume (uploaded)
  • Three references, including name, relationship, and telephone number for each.
  • Supporting document stating your professional goals (uploaded).
  • Education information to include institution, degree, attendance, and degree dates.
  • Licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification information
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