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CONTENTS
Postprofessional Residency Mission Statement
To prepare trainees for independent advanced practice in geriatric physical therapy and as a clinical specialist in an integrated environment of clinical excellence and educational effort by a team of professionals who are committed and knowledgeable in gerontology and geriatric physical therapy and who are role models in the professional biopsychosocial care of the elderly. Graduates express their education through excellence in evidence based practice and teaching of clinical skills, and continue to expand the body of knowledge in geriatric physical therapy by participating in clinical research, and make a lasting contribution to their local and professional community.
St. Catherine’s/Villa Maria Postprofessional Residency Program
Program Goals
This residency is designed to prepare participants to become skilled primary care geriatric clinicians by providing them with education through both academic and clinical experiences. Participants will function as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team to assure integrated care for the patient, and will be able to provide primary care as a point of entry into the healthcare system for geriatric clients.
The goals of the residency program are to educate physical therapists to:
- Meet the needs of society by becoming advanced practitioners of geriatric physical therapy.
- Become critical consumers of the relevant scientific literature who, by virtue of critically assessing the literature, incorporate appropriate new techniques and knowledge into practice.
- Contribute to the body of knowledge in geriatric physical therapy by participating in clinical research.
- Become competent instructors of geriatric physical therapy practice.
- Become consultants, advocates, and ambassadors to the public and medical communities for the profession of physical therapy.
- Exhibit the highest standards of professionalism.
General Information
Credentialing: The residency program is fully credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Credential Conferred: Certificate of Completion of Postprofessional Residency in Geriatric Physical Therapy.
Length of Study: 12 months.
Program Entrance Date: Rolling dates (Fall, Winter, Summer)
Tuition: While enrolled as a resident in SC/VM's program, there is no fee for tuition.
Salary: Residents will receive a salary. Salaries are somewhat lower than those for new graduate PT's. (Residents do not carry a full-time case load in order to allow time for didactic coursework, research, presentations and projects.)
Benefits: Residents are eligible for benefits through St. Catherine's/Villa Maria. This includes employer supported health and dental insurance, employer paid long-term disability, employer paid pension plan, employer paid life insurance, and paid time off (vacation, sick time, a personal day and six holidays). This is not an all-inclusive list, and applicants are directed to the human resources department at SC/VM for a full description of benefits.
Overview: The program is designed to provide residents with a year-long intensive study of geriatric physical therapy, preparing them to sit for (and pass) the Geriatric Clinical Specialist Exam offered by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Clinical time during the residency, which includes structured one-on-one mentoring, is provided for 75-80% of a typical week. The remainder of time is spent completing didactic training, research, projects and presentations related to the overall curriculum of the residency program.
Didactic Curriculum
Residents receive didactic training on numerous topics related to geriatric physical therapy which are expected knowledge areas published in the current Description of Specialty Practice for Geriatric Physical Therapy. The content is taught by expert faculty from St. Catherine's/Villa Maria and the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy. Learning units are taught every other week throughout the year. On alternating weeks, residents participate in Grand Rounds, Case Presentations, and/or Journal Clubs.
| Learning Unit Topics (sample) |
| Overview of Aging |
| Healthcare Delivery Sites |
| Interpreting and Using Research in Clinical Practice |
| Musculoskeletal Considerations |
| Cognitive/Psychiatric Considerations |
| MDS-RAI |
| Cardiac Considerations |
| Pulmonary Considerations |
| Neurological/Sensory Considerations |
| Psychosocial and Caregiving Issues |
| Speech, Language, and Communication Considerations |
| IRF-PAI |
| Geriatric Gait/Posture |
| Balance/Fall Risk Assessment |
| Functional Assessments |
| Prosthetic/Orthotic Considerations |
| Sexuality and Aging |
| Principles of Adult Education |
| Ethical Considerations |
| Frail Elderly |
| Medicare Regulation & Administration |
| Integumentary and Wound Care |
| Health Promotion and Wellness |
| Incontinence |
| Environmental Adaptation |
| Consulting, Case Management, and Advocacy |
Faculty
Clinical Faculty:
Greg Hartley, PT, DPT, GCS
Gemma Longfellow, PT, MSPT, GCS
Marangela Obispo, PT, MSPT, GCS
Karen Lagares, PT, DPT, GCS
Mario Rios, PT
Claudia Medeiros, PT, GCS
Aaron Dougherty, PT, GCS
Julia Rosin, PT, DPT, GCS, VRT
Core Academic Faculty:
Greg Hartley, PT, DPT, GCS
Gemma Longfellow, PT, MSPT, GCS
Marangela Obispo, PT, MSPT, GCS
Susan Rodman, PT, MSPT, GCS
Mario Rios, PT
Karen Lagares, PT, DPT, GCS
Adjunct Faculty:
Kathy Roach, PT, PhD
Meryl Cohen, PT, DPT, CCS
Erika Moorman, MS, CCC-SLP
Sherrill H. Hayes, PT, PhD
Carol Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA
Jorge Casauay, PT, GCS, CWS
Miriam Feliz, MD
Admission Requirements
- The applicant must be a graduate of a CAPTE (Commission for Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education) accredited physical therapy program and hold a current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Florida.
- A complete application must be received by the program coordinator.
- Acceptance will be based on interest, ability, and aptitude for a career as a physical therapist in a geriatric setting. Desirable applicants include those who:
- Completed an extended internship or externship under the direct supervision of a Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Possess superior verbal and written communication skills
- Have experience in data collection, analysis, and publication
- Possess strong fundamentals in the principles of clinical reasoning and the application of examination and treatment procedures related to the practice of geriatric physical therapy
- Exhibit high standards of professional behavior.
- Residents will be selected by the Admissions Committee and their decision will be final. Superior candidates will be given an interview, which is conducted by members of the admissions committee (individually). Candidates are assessed in the areas of commitment, knowledge of the purpose of the program, interests (as outlined above), and personality. Good candidates will possess qualities of flexibility, team building, leadership, professionalism and desire to learn.
Disability Requirements
Students requesting disability accommodations must do so by filing a disability accommodation request in writing with the program coordinator.
Application Process
- Online: Download an application by clicking here.
Email: Send an e-mail to ghartley@chsfla.com requesting an application. Type "Geriatric Residency Application" in the subject line. Mail: Write to the Program Coordinator and request an application by mail.
- In applying for admission, the following materials must be submitted:
- Application with essays
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (see application packet)
- Non-refundable application processing fee of $50
- Current resume or summary of career goals, employment history and extracurricular activities.
- SC/VM reserves the right not to process any application that is incomplete.
- Shortly after the application is received (generally within three weeks), applicants who meet all admission requirements will be invited for a personal interview or contacted for a phone interview.
- Acceptance into the program is provisional pending the candidates meeting all conditions of employment at St. Catherine's Rehabilitation Hospital & Villa Maria Nursing Center. Applicants will be notified of their status in the program in writing within 60 days of the published deadlines for the desired trimester.
- Deadlines are as Follows:
For admission into a class beginning in July, the deadline for the application is December 31.
For admission into a class beginning in November, the deadline for the application is April 30.
For admission into a class beginning in March, the deadline for the application is August 31.
**Space is limited and classes fill quickly. There are not always vacancies in each trimester. Please email or call for details of vacant residency slots. Details concerning submission of these materials are provided with the application materials. Details concerning submission of these materials are provided with the application materials.
Further Information
For further information you may contact:
Geriatric Residency Program Coordinator
Physical Therapy Department
St. Catherine’s/Villa Maria
1050 NE 125th Street
N. Miami, FL 33161
Telephone: (305) 891-8850 ext. 4283
Email: ghartley@chsfla.com
This information represents what is current at the time of printing this publication and is subject to change. Applicants should contact the Geriatric Residency Program at St. Catherine's Rehabilitation Hospital/Villa Maria Nursing Center to verify the requirements for the year for which the residency application will be made.
It is the policy of the Geriatric Residency Program to recruit, admit, and retain participants on a nondiscriminatory basis. Specifically, the program does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and disability or health status.
Rev. March 2010
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