Education & Training
Clinical education is a cornerstone of our foundation and vision. While we encourage all of our therapists to achieve NAIOMT Level III or equivalent manual therapy training, we support advancement in a number of different specialties and areas. Our people are highly credentialed practitioners, educators to our peers and patients, authors of publications and articles for periodicals, leaders in local and national organizations, and presenters to professional and public audiences.
Orthopaedic Residency Training Program
The most comprehensive and structured clinical education program we offer is our Ortho Residency Program. Its mission is to provide high quality educational training to facilitate the development of superior orthopaedic and progressive clinical management skills for the sake of creating practitioners who better serve the company, our patients and clients, and the profession of physical therapy. The program is ideal for new grads or therapists earlier in their careers, but is open to any TAI therapist working in any of our clinics.
What makes our program unique:
- One of the few private practice-based residencies in the country, offering unique preparation for private practice work
- Curriculum includes Level 1 of TAI’s unprecedented Leadership Development Training Program
- North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) course work is an important part of the program, and a portion of the mentorship experience is provided by NAIOMT faculty and fellows of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)
- The program capitalizes on the rich resources of our company’s long history and many experiences, including utilizing the wealth of information of our CareConnections product line
Therapeutic Associates, Inc. is credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a post-professional clinical residency program for physical therapists in Orthopaedics.
Costs
This program is funded through a regular payroll deduction according to the projected costs of each individual’s residency plan. The projected program costs will be estimated prior to beginning the residency program. Program costs will remain relatively constant, but other associated costs (travel, electives) may vary considerably. Residents are full time employees and are paid a competitive salary. Residents are eligible for full benefits.
Start Dates and Program Duration
There are two program entry dates per calendar year. Applications are due August 1 (for January entry) and February 1 (for July entry) of each year. The program duration can be 9-36 months depending on the resident’s individual plan. Average duration is 22-24 months.
Application and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Minimal eligibility requirements for acceptance into the program include:
- Valid physical therapy license in the state in which the clinic is located
- Employment with Therapeutic Associates and compliance with all company employment requirements
- Desirable applicants include those who:
- Have an interest or experience in orthopaedic, manual physical therapy and private practice
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Possess superior verbal and written communication skills
- Possess strong fundamentals in the principles of clinical reasoning and the application of manual examination and treatment procedures
Eligible candidates will be selected for an interview and evaluation of basic clinical competencies. Notification of applicant’s acceptance into the program will be made by October 15 and April 15 (respectively) of each year. If acceptance is denied, the candidate may appeal in writing within 10 days of receiving notice. This appeal will be reviewed by the initial committee within 10 days of receipt of the appeal.
Therapeutic Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or health status.
Education & Training