School of Health Professions
Orthopedic Residency Program
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Program Overview
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.
Residents engage in flexible online didactic content, participate in weekly faculty-led lab sessions at CUW, and treat patients 36 hours per week at an affiliate clinic site, which includes weekly 1:1 designated mentoring time. Residents additionally engage in research with faculty, complete multidisciplinary provider observations, are involved in educational interactions with CUW Doctor of Physical Therapy students, and are provided opportunities to present to a variety of audiences.
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 affiliate clinic sites in Eastern/Southeastern Wisconsin
- Multidisciplinary observational experiences
- 1:1 clinic mentoring one day / week
- Collaborative research opportunities with faculty
- Present current literature and/or research findings on a clinic, community, regional, and/or national level
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 affiliate clinic site commensurate with experience
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement
- Additional teaching stipend available
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Disability/life insurance options
- Retirement savings options
Click here to view the ABPTRFE Residency and Fellowship Financial Fact Sheet.
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Measuring isometric hip abductor strength. -
Educating Aurora Health Care sonographers about ergonomics and injury prevention. -
Learning about evaluation and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. -
Addressing soft tissue restriction in the posterior rotator cuff.
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.
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
