Orthopedic Residency Programs

Prepare outstanding health professionals

Our Orthopedic Residency Program is committed to developing physical therapists who demonstrate clinical expertise in orthopedic practice, a dedication to teaching, and a passion for service to the profession and community. Through our program you will experience a variety of patient care, mentoring, educational, research, observation and teaching opportunities.

Program Overview

We are currently accepting four Residents annually. This 12-month Residency Program begins early July and ends early July of the following year.

Opportunities provided throughout the residency program:

Educating CUW students
Preparation for OCS Examination
Direct patient care opportunities at a collaborative Aurora Health Care Facility
Multidisciplinary observational experiences
1:1 clinic mentoring one day / week
Collaborative research opportunities with faculty

Didactic component:

Flexible online lectures and learning modules through Canvas
Weekly face-to-face lab experiences at CUW
Routine access to faculty and mentor

Employee benefits:

Pay through Advocate-Aurora Healthcare is commensurate with experience @ 90% FTE
Clinic salary is approximately $70,000/year (aurora)
Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
Additional teaching stipend available
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid holidays and paid time off approximately 3 weeks/year
Disability / life insurance
403b retirement options

Click here to view the ABPTRFE Residency and Fellowship Financial Fact Sheet.

What to Expect

Upon completion of the residency program, residents will excel as orthopedic physical therapy practitioners, work collaboratively with other members of the health care team, and educate current and future health care providers regarding orthopedic related content.

Mission statement

For additional information, please contact:

Emily Goetz-Sutinen, PT, DPT
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS)
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Program
Director, Orthopedic Residency Program
Phone: 262-243-4285
Email: Emily.Goetz@cuw.edu

Program Requirements

Eligible for Physical Therapy licensure in the State of Wisconsin
Graduate of an accredited entry level Physical Therapy program
Possess a strong interest in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Participate in interview process

How to Apply

Complete application through RF-PTCAS
Submit three letters of reference; one letter must be from a faculty member of your entry-level program
Submit a personal essays explaining your interest in this residency and appropriate candidacy

Accreditation

The Concordia University Orthopedic Residency is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as a post-professional Residency program for physical therapists in Orthopedics. Accredited through September 30, 2030.