Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program
The Cincinnati Children’s Pediatric PT Residency is designed to develop pediatric specialists in the field of physical therapy through a multi-faceted program focused on developing advanced clinical skills and expanding pediatric knowledge. Our goal is to develop pediatric physical therapists who are able to provide the highest level of patient and family-centered in a variety of clinical settings.
The mission of the residency is to empower graduates to provide excellent, culturally competent, evidence-based clinical care across the continuum of pediatric PT, and to encourage them to accept leadership roles as a resource to other pediatric therapists. The residency is designed to develop PT specialists who are effective in improving function in a diverse population of children and their families. The program combines didactic and clinical work to encourage the development of advanced clinical reasoning.
Initially accredited in 2012, our current accreditation is valid through 2027 through the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). Since 2012, 100% of our residency graduates who sat for the Pediatric Clinical Specialty (PCS) examination have passed and have become Board Certified Specialists in Pediatric Physical Therapy. In addition, 100% of our residents have graduated from the program. Our residency graduates serve as academic educators, participate in clinical research, serve as faculty in another LEND program, lead clinical initiatives, and participate in community-based services to improve the participation of children with special needs.
