Orthopaedic
Overview:
As a world-class organization on the cutting edge of evidence-based practice and professional development, the Brooks IHL Orthopaedic Residency program prepares its residents to educate and care for complex orthopaedic populations. The program is one year in length and consists of three components that include didactic/psychomotor classes, clinical mentoring, and unique learning experiences. In addition, the development of case presentations and written reports prepare the resident for participation in professional conferences and potential submission for publication.
Our Orthopaedic residents have the unique opportunity to practice in state-of-the art outpatient facilities alongside experts in multiple disciplines and specialty populations. In addition, residents from all of the Brooks IHL residency programs comprehensively participate in foundational courses, allowing for development of professional relationships with colleagues of various specialty practice areas.
Currently we offer two Orthopaedic Residencies, one located in Jacksonville, Florida and the other located in Orlando, Florida. Both programs include the same high quality curriculum with a dedicated team of faculty members. Our program in Jacksonville has been accredited with the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) since 2007. ABPTRFE has granted the Brooks Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Residency – Orlando candidacy status. Our program in Orlando became accredited with ABPTRFE in May of 2024.
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Program Highlights:
– 150 hours of 1:1 on site clinical mentoring (350 hours for OT)
– Full salary and benefits with Brooks Rehabilitation, with flexibility to choose a 32-40 hour work week
– Shared experience between our 10 Residency and Fellowship Programs
– Enjoy opportunities to collaborate with 130+ graduates practicing in the Brooks System
– Experiential learning opportunities in multiple settings throughout the Brooks Rehabilitation System of Care
– Multi-person cohorts per program
– Scholarly advisors include faculty from University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of St. Augustine and Jacksonville University
– The majority of our mentors are program graduates, board certified and clinicians within the Brooks System
Accreditation:
The Brooks Orthopaedic Residencies in Jacksonville and Orlando are accredited for Physical Therapists by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
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The Brooks Orthopaedic Residency in Orlando is in candidacy status with the ABPTRFE.
Board Certification:
The Orthopaedic Residency Program will prepare physical therapists with the knowledge and skills needed to sit for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) board certification exam in orthopaedics (OCS).
Orthopaedic Board Certification Pass Rate for First Time Takers (Jacksonville)
Graduation Rate (Program Average) – 100%
Orthopaedic Board Certification Pass Rate for First Time Takers (Orlando)
Graduation Rate (Program Average) – 100%
Program Faculty:
- Sara Cristello, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (Program Director)
- Ryan Vickers, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (Program Coordinator Jacksonville)
- Amber Custodi, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS (Program Coordinator Orlando)
- Raine Osborne, PT, DPT, EdD, FAAOMPT
- Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH
- Trent Harrison, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
- Timothy Shreve, BSPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
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Program Details
Curriculum
The program curriculum covers everything from advanced orthopaedic practice and clinical problem solving to practice management and educational theory.
- The residency will be founded on The Five Pillars.
- The residents will participate in combinations of traditional coursework, directed learning activities, and clinical mentoring.
- Residents will serve as Brooks Rehabilitation staff for the course of the training.
- Upon graduation, the residents will serve as clinical leaders and change agents for the profession.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Brooks Orthopaedic Residency Program:
- Must graduate from a CAPTE accredited PT program.
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- If you are a Non-US educated physical therapist, please contact us to determine if you meet the admission requirements.
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- Must obtain a Florida PT license or temporary license by the second Friday in June.
- Must meet all eligibility requirements to be employed as a practicing Physical Therapist within Brooks Rehabilitation.
- Must demonstrate membership within the APTA.
- Applications are typically open October – January. We are extending our application for the 2025-2026 Jacksonville cohort. Applications are due May 25, 2025.
*Residents accepted into the Orthopaedic PT Program must commit to 1-year of employment with Brooks Rehabilitation after graduation from the program, or pay $15,000 tuition.