We are currently accepting three Residents annually. This 12 month Residency Program begins August 1 and goes through July 31 the following year.
Opportunities provided throughout the residency program:
- Educating CUW students
- Participation in Continuing Education courses
- Preparation for OCS Examination
- Preparation for advanced manual therapy credentials
- Direct patient care opportunities at a collaborative Advocate-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 Blackboard
- Weekly face-to-face lab experiences at CUW
- Routine access to faculty and mentor
Employee benefits:
- Pay / stipend through Advocate-Aurora Healthcare is commensurate with experience @ 90% FTE
- Clinic salary is approximately $69,580/year (aurora)
- Additional teaching stipend available (clinical)
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off approximately 3 weeks/year
- Disability / life insurance
- 403b retirement options
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
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
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.
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Dale Gerke PT, MPT, ScD
Professor, Physical Therapy Program
Director, Orthopedic Residency Program
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Phone: 262.243.4485
Email: Dale.Gerke@cuw.edu
