MSJ+OCS Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency
Learn about this program:
We know you have a choice when it comes to orthopaedic residencies. That's why we have made it our mission to provide you with a best-in-class experience as a new and developing program. We look forward to welcoming your inquiry into how we can advance your career and professional outlook.
- Program application deadline: 10/1/2024
- Program start date: 10/28/2024
- Program duration: 11 months
- Number of resident/fellow openings per cohort: 2
- Tuition cost: None
Program Website
Main Contact
Ryan Monreal, Program Director
rmonreal@msjhealth.com
(831) 264-6040
- Is there a salary or stipend? Yes: 90% peer-rated salary.
- Are there benefits? Yes: Health, Disability, PTO, 401k, Paid holidays, con ed stipend.
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Is there housing assistance? No.
- Clinical site information:
- One clinical site, 4 clinical faculty, 14 physician partners
- Visit Website Here
- Clinical mentorship information:
- 4 hours per week of synchronous 1-on-1 mentorship, 1 hour asynchronous mentorship through video review of patient cases.
- 4 hours per week of synchronous 1-on-1 mentorship, 1 hour asynchronous mentorship through video review of patient cases.
- What is a distinguishing feature or selling point of your program?
- Allied with a physician group, we offer clinical, procedural and surgical observation hours. The program's community service arm involves performing arts physical therapy opportunities. State-of-the-art facility with broad exposure to 20+ physiotherapists with various clinical backgrounds, treatment styles and patient cases. Faculty includes Fellowship--trained mentors with manual therapy and functional movement experience. Patients are seen in a 1-on-1 environment. In-house Occupational Therapy CHTs strengthen our clinical base.
- Allied with a physician group, we offer clinical, procedural and surgical observation hours. The program's community service arm involves performing arts physical therapy opportunities. State-of-the-art facility with broad exposure to 20+ physiotherapists with various clinical backgrounds, treatment styles and patient cases. Faculty includes Fellowship--trained mentors with manual therapy and functional movement experience. Patients are seen in a 1-on-1 environment. In-house Occupational Therapy CHTs strengthen our clinical base.
- Is there the ability to work with a specialized population(s)?
- Yes: Performing arts, local high school and collegiate sports teams.
Faculty Spotlight
Spotlighted Faculty:
- Name: Bob Schroedter, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
- rschroedter@msjhealth.com
- Background Education and Experience:
Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering, Duke and UVA Masters and Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Univ of Miami and Regis U Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Regis U OCS since 2015; Pilates Rehab educator for 11 years, Adjunct faculty Univ of Miami for 15 years, performing arts PT experience for 10 years, Gyrotonic-certified since 2009.
- What is your role within the program?
"Program Coordinator, since inception 1 year ago; Senior Physical Therapist."
- What separates this program from others like it?
"Unique on the Central Coast MSJ+OCS is a program dedicated to the advanced education and mentorship of PT colleagues with two Fellowship-trained faculty. We also have an in-house physician group that will provide medical mentorship in the form of observation hours for various orthopaedic cases and disciplines. We have alliances with two Northern California ballet companies with which we will collaborate for community service and potential research projects. Our 10,000 sq-ft facility incorporates state of the art equipment and contemporary sports medicine approaches to active rehabilitation, using the latest in evidence to drive practice decisions."
- Why do you think advanced orthopedic training through residency and fellowship is important?
"While controversial in general PT circles, amongst veteran clinicians who have a long view on the profession, residency training provides a necessary fast track to clinical proficiency. There are enough options available through the multitude of programs providing free tuition in exchange for reduced (but well-paying) salaries with benefits that early professionals need not worry about losing out in the cost-benefit analysis of specialization. Evidence is mounting to point to the real-world financial and clinical advantages of specialization to communities and the profession, writ large."
- Please share a little-known, fun fact that others may be surprised to learn about you.
"I can solve a Rubik's cube in under 2 minutes. My son can do it in 45 seconds."