The orthopedic physical therapy residency program at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, offers a fast-paced, high-energy, one-year clinical immersion experience. It’s designed to help you quickly progress from a new practitioner to a clinician with the confidence to thrive in a challenging clinical environment. You’ll receive quality mentorship and didactic instruction from experienced faculty to help deepen your expertise. Upon graduation, you’ll become eligible to take the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Orthopaedic Specialist Certification Examination.
The program offers many opportunities for residents to expand and share their knowledge. Each resident will:
During the program, residents will gain advanced clinical practice with our partners in Omaha:
The program is committed to developing specialization in advanced orthopedic clinical practice, teaching and advocacy by providing focused, ongoing mentorship in preparation of residents who will become leaders in orthopedic physical therapy practice.
Additionally, residents will successfully complete two live patient practical examinations, one written examination and one technique exam. They will also be expected to identify and discuss foundational, behavioral and clinical sciences and critical inquiry principles related to advanced clinical practice.
*2020-2021 residents deferred due to COVID-19 pandemic
Retention rate indicates how many residents were retained for the entire residency program out of the number of available positions. Completion rate indicates how many residents successfully completed all program requirements.
*2020-2021 residents deferred due to COVID-19 pandemic
Inspired by the Catholic and Jesuit tradition, our community believes that each human being is a profound gift from God, deserving of both dignity and opportunity. We thus seek to acknowledge and celebrate diversity at Creighton—building the spaces and relationships required for every person to thrive. All physical therapist residents are treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
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Nick Weber, PT, DPT
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Resident Program Director
402.280.5299
The Creighton University Orthopedic Residency Program is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as a post-professional residency program for physical therapists in orthopedics.