Our mission
The mission of the Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program is to provide physical therapists with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance patient care in the specialty of orthopedic physical therapy. The program promotes professionalism and leadership along with evidence-based practice to enhance the therapeutic alliance and quality of life in the communities we serve.
Program description
The Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency is a one-year, full-time, clinically based program created to excel in the professional development of clinicians in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Expert clinicians serve as faculty to guide, instruct and mentor each resident in developing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise throughout the residency program. Additionally, the residency program is designed to prepare residents to complete the ABPTS Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) examination. Each resident must complete all assigned didactic material and written and practical examinations.
| Application deadline for Non-Ivy Teammates: June 33, 2025 |
| Application deadline for Ivy Teammates: August 31, 2025 |
| Start date: January 1, 2026 |
*To ensure Ivy Residency and Fellowship Programs are effectively and sustainably supported, each cohort requires a minimum of 10 accepted participant to start a new program year. If the program does not fill a minimum of 10 seats, acceptance will rollover to the following cohort year.
Curriculum
The Ivy Rehab HSS Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency provides a structured and robust didactic curriculum to enhance clinical reasoning and advance skills while incorporating the most recent evidence-based practices. This program utilizes a blended delivery model for our didactic curriculum that includes online self-study modules, live online learning, virtual grand rounds, journal club, case review, independent study, and live in-person weekend courses that are to be completed throughout this comprehensive 12-month residency program.
Leadership
Director Ivy HSS Orthopedic Program: Zachary Shustyk PT, DPT, OCS
Ivy HSS Orthopedic Program Coordinator: Jason Mayerhofer, PT, DPT, MTC
For any questions, please email Residency@ivyrehab.com
| Admissions Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program | Required membership in the APTA and APTA Orthopaedic Section |
| Active PT licensure in the current state of practice by program start date | Commitment to completing all program requirements |
| Employed as a full-time Physical Therapist by Ivy Rehab Network at least 3 months prior to program start date. | Commitment to taking the OCS exam at the earliest eligibility |
Scholarships
Delanie Fekert Memorial Scholarship Fund
Annual full scholarship for a licensed physical therapist at Ivy.
Accreditation
The Ivy Rehab Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopedic Residency Program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as a post-professional residency program for physical therapists in orthopedics.
Residency Graduation Outcomes
Residency completion rate: 100%
Orthopedic Board Certification pass rate: 100%
Program testimonials
Read what our residents have to say about their hand residency program experience.
Anakaren Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS
“The Residency gave me elevated clinical skills and confidence to open my own clinic.” – Anakaren Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, Edison, NJ
Zachary Coleman, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN
“Being a part of the Orthopedic Residency Program has been one of the most beneficial things I’ve done in my PT career. After our first Orthopedic Residency year, I feel like I became more confident in my evaluations and now have a deeper clinical toolbox to tap into daily.” – Zachary Coleman, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN, Blakeney – Charlotte, NC
Nicole Sorrentino, PT, DPT, OCS
“The Residency is not only a good way to boost your knowledge but allows you to set yourself apart and then hopefully become a mentor in the future.” – Nicole Sorrentino, PT, DPT, OCS, Syosset, NY
Learn more about other residency opportunities.
Ivy Rehab offers nine orthopedic and pediatric residency programs. Our industry-leading post-professional programs include 1:1 mentoring, intensive in-person learning, and robust evidence-based didactic curricula.
| Hand Therapy Fellowship Program | Learn More |
| Orthopedic Residency | Learn More |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program | Learn More |
| Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency | Learn More |
| Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Residency | Learn More |
| Pelvic Health Specialty Program | Learn More |
| Sports Physical Therapy Residency | Learn More |
| Geriatric Vestibular Specialty Program | Learn More |