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The Physical Therapy Service at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center offers licensed physical therapists a year-long advanced practice residency in Geriatric Physical Therapy in partnership with

the University of Cincinnati.  Our residency program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as a postprofessional program for

physical therapists in Geriatrics and is funded by the Office of Academic Affiliations.

Residents will enjoy full-time employment while completing 150+ hours of 1:1 mentoring with Geriatric Clinical Specialists across a variety of settings: acute/ICU, inpatient rehab, home

based primary care, outpatient, and nursing home.  Collaborative, interprofessional practice opportunities occur in the Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, PAVE Clinic that addresses preventative

strategies for Veterans with high risk for amputation, the Emergency Department alongside our Orthopaedic Residents, Movement Disorders Clinic, Gerofit Wellness Program for Veterans age 65

or older, Advanced Seating and Mobility Clinic, Pain Management, Amputee Clinic, and the Home-Based Primary Care Team.  Residents will manage a 32-hour patient caseload and have 8 hours to

dedicate to self-study and a robust didactic curriculum that will be supplemented with a subscription to MedBridge during their time in the residency.  Our Program currently supports 3

residents annually.  Residents who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) exam.  This is a funded position with benefits.

Our mission is to prepare advanced practice practitioners who integrate the teacher-scholar model into their clinical practice through mentorship with master clinicians, structured didactic

and clinical learning experiences, and research and teaching opportunities.  As high-level geriatric physical therapists, graduates will serve as resources and role models within their

professional, academic and social communities and contribute to an expanding body of knowledge through the application of evidence-based practice.

91% Board Pass Rate (19/21, 3 sitting for 2025 exam to include 1 postponement and 1 retake)

Our curriculum is composed of paced modules reflective of areas of importance in the care of the older adult.  The modules are comprised of independent readings, 1:1 didactic instruction,

and integrated learning projects with opportunities for teaching, research and community service.  These modules compliment weekly mentored advanced clinical practice in the area of

geriatric physical therapy across settings.

It is the intention of the Program to support APTA Clinical Instructor credentialing and attendance at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting within the residency unless in the case of

unforeseen circumstances.

A completed package through the APTA Residency/Fellowship Physical Therapist Centralized application Service (RF-PTCAS).

Should you have any questions, please contact Alice Holder at [email protected]

Keep in mind that our residency timeline may be flexible given funding reallocations that may occur throughout the year so please reach out if you have any questions related to the

application window.  Best wishes in your professional journey!