Program intentions
- Provide evidence-based care to a medically complex population
- Advance the role of physical therapy in the acute care setting
- Enhance hands-on and clinical decision-making skills
- Develop the qualities of a strong leader and patient advocate
- Offer accessible post-professional training in New England to benefit rural populations
Program benefits
- Salary and full-time benefits
- One-on-one clinical mentoring
- Carefully selected didactic coursework
- Interprofessional experiences
- Teaching experience at University of New England Doctor of Physical Therapy program
- Leadership skills development
Program details
- 12-month program
- Clinical exposure to multiple acute care services lines, including orthopedics, oncology, burn and soft tissue, cardiopulmonary, neurology, critical care, emergency medicine and pediatrics
- Clinical practice across the continuum of care from intensive care units to step-down floors
- >150 hours 1:1 clinical mentoring
- >300 hours of structured didactic curriculum
- Participation in multidisciplinary in-services, case presentations, journal clubs, grand rounds, interprofessional experiences, observations and teaching
Called the 鈥淛ewel by the Sea鈥� by its celebrated native, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Portland combines vibrant city life with natural beauty and abundant recreation opportunities.
Our Portland campus features a world-class teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center, dedicated children's hospital, comprehensive stroke center, childbirth services, pharmacy services and comprehensive specialty care services.