HSS Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency

Minimum Requirements

• US citizenship
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• Current PT licensure and registration in New York State (and New Jersey for Paramus site if applicable)
• Malpractice insurance (minimum $1 mil per occurrence/$3 mil aggregate)
• Membership in the APTA and APTA Orthopaedic Section preferred (required by date of program entry)
• Commitment to successfully completing all program requirements including independent study of the APTA Orthopaedic Section’s residency curriculum and examinations (purchased by resident)
• Commitment to taking OCS exam at earliest eligibility
  
  

Recommended

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in an orthopedic outpatient setting (by date of program entry)

Applicants can apply in one of two ways:

• Complete the application requirements through RFPTCAS at RF-PTCAS | Applicant Login Page Section 
  - OR -
• Mail in your application with the below contents:

Your application packet will need to include:

• A completed and signed application form: HSS Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Application Form (pdf)
• Your resume/curriculum vitae, including academic and clinical education, continuing education, clinical and other relevant experience
• A brief summary (400-800 words) of your relevant clinical experiences thus far, with an emphasis on orthopedic rehabilitation
• A short essay (one page) explaining your reasons for applying for the clinical residency, your goals and why you consider yourself to be a good candidate.
• Three letters of professional reference
• Academic transcripts for postsecondary academic work
• $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Hospital for Special Surgery

Application and supporting materials should be submitted to:

Meghan Homoky PT, DPT, OCS, ATC
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Director
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Center
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

Applications are evaluated by the Orthopedic Residency Director, Coordinator and faculty based on:

• Admission criteria listed above
• Academic and clinical education, continuing education, and other relevant experience
• Clinical experience in orthopedics
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstration of leadership, professionalism, and commitment

All applicants are screened prior to interview selection and admission into the residency program. The Orthopedic Residency Director, Coordinator and faculty select the top candidates each year based on the criteria described above. In accordance with hospital policy, all employment-related decisions, including program recruitment, admission, retention, and dismissal, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, marital status, age (18 or older), disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.