Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency

A joint venture between Augusta University and Wellstar MCG Health

The Augusta UniversityPhysical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency Programis 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 theboard certification exam.