Fellowship

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to advance the orthopaedic clinical reasoning, knowledge and skills of physical therapists to help them become leaders in our field, working toward improving the quality of physical therapy.

Goals:

  • The program will provide an advanced, evidence-based orthopedic curriculum to inform quality patient/client care.
  • The program will maintain AAOMPT accreditation.
  • The Fellow in Training will be provided with high quality, consistent experience with a variety of patient populations as required in the current Description of Advanced Specialty Practice (DASP).
  • Fellowship program will be sustainable.
  • The program will provide quality didactic and clinical education to enhance the Fellow in Training’s knowledge, skills and affective behavior in alignment with the DASP.
  • Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to become leaders in our profession.

Curriculum Design:

The curriculum includes 12 live courses and two (2) independent study courses. A Fellow in Training will also:

  • Lead virtual journal clubs (40 hours) and case reviews (50 hours) for Elite Therapy Solutions’ Orthopaedic Residency Program.
  • Assist with two (2) residency courses as part of their teaching and leadership development.
  • Complete 80 hours of research work in collaboration with a university partner.
  • Participate in 150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentorship.
  • Accumulate 3,000 hours of total patient care experience.

The program is designed to be completed in a minimum of 26 months and a maximum of 36 months. Throughout the program, each Fellow applies their didactic and hands-on training in clinical practice with the ongoing guidance and feedback of their Mentor, ensuring a strong integration of learning into patient care. All 14 courses are listed below:

  1. Introduction to Orthopaedic Manual Therapy and Spinal Manipulation
  2. Evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine
  3. Evaluation and Treatment of the Lower Extremity
  4. Evaluation and treatment of the Cervical Spine
  5. Evaluation and Treatment of the Upper Extremity
  6. Evaluation and Treatment of the Thoracic Spine
  7. Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniofacial Region/ Modern Pain Science
  8. Return to Sport Considerations for the Lower Extremity
  9. Neurodynamics: Examination and Mobilization Techniques /Introduction to McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy for the Lumbar Spine
  10. Return to Sport Considerations for the Upper Extremity
  11. Tissue Physiology and Treatment
  12. Tissue Mobilization/Introduction to Dry Needling
  13. Ethics in Physical Therapy (Independent Study)
  14. Nutrition (Independent Study)

Admissions Criteria:

  • Applicants must have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Applicants must be a licensed physical therapist in the state they practice.
  • Applicants will meet one of the following criteria: graduate of an Orthopaedic Residency Program, achieved OCS certification, or completion of a Manual Therapy or Orthopaedic certification coursework that meets faculty approval.
  • Applicant will have career aspirations to become leaders in the physical therapy profession.
  • Applicant will show professional behavior and possess good communication skills.

Application Process:

To apply please email (education@elitetherapysolutions.net) a copy of your resume, (2) letters of recommendation, and a letter of interest that answers the following questions:

  1. Why you want to be a part of a fellowship program?
  2. What you hope to get out of the program?

Tuition:

Program tuition is $15,000.