Sports & Ortho Residency

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ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY

Meet Ortho Residency Director Dr. Tim Bifulco & learn about the Program!

ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY COHORT 1 IS UNDERWAY!

R2P has been granted candidacy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Examiners for its’ Orthopedic Residency program. Registration for the 2024-2025 cohort is CLOSED.

The Orthopedic Residency will run from September 3rd, 2024 through September 30, 2025 with the primary site location being Rehab 2 Perform in Tysons corner with the resident director Dr. Tim Bifulco.

Important Information

Accreditation: Granted Candidacy through the ABPTRFE.

Application Deadline: CLOSED. Applicant Selected.

Interview Process: All applicants will receive an interview via Zoom which will be coordinated following the submission of their application.

Program Timeline: September 3, 2024 to September 30, 2025

Duration: 13 months (52-56 weeks, 4 weeks of extra time allotted to allow for any need to make up hours to due weather or other unforeseen circumstances)

Hours Allocation (based on 52 weeks):

  • Clinical: 1500+ (32 hours/week)
  • Orthopedics: Quarterly clinical and operational shadowing hours
  • Mentorship/Didactic: 300+ (7 hours/week)

Clinic Locations: Clinical hours and Didactic/Mentorship portions at the Rehab 2 Perform Tysons Corner location.

Pre-Requisites: Applicant must be a graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, hold a valid Virginia physical therapist license or be eligible to obtain one, and be an APTA member in good standing.

Number of Graduates: N/A. First Year 2023-2024

First Time Specialty Exam Pass Rate: N/A.

Program Director: Dr. Timothy Bifulco, PT, DPT, OCS

ABPTRFE Financial Fact Sheet : View Here

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Program Highlights

Over 1500 hours of clinical practice

Orthopedic Shadowing and Surgical Observation

Over 250 Orthopedic Didactic hours covered with R2P staff in Clinic and supplemented with Online learning modules

300+ hours of In-Person Clinical Mentorship

Community Outreach & Teaching Opportunities

Registration

Please complete the registration process, including uploading all required documents. Payment must be completed at the end. Documents to have prepared:

Resume (Professional Experiences, Achievements, Licenses, Residencies and Fellowships Credentials and Certifications, Memberships

Cover Letter

Two Letters of Recommendation

Essay Response- What do you wish to gain through participation in a residency/fellowship program? What are your career plans as they relate to Physical Therapy? Why are you pursuing a Residency at R2P and what makes you an ideal candidate?

Current Ortho Resident

Dr. Joseph Piscopio, DPT, CSCS

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For more information and questions please contact the Orthopedic Residency Program Director, Dr. Tim Bifulco at DrBifulco@rehab2perform.com

SPORTS RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Program Director, Dr. Zach Baker discusses if the R2P Sports Residency is right for you!

Approved by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Examiners for it's Sports Residency program, two Sports Residents are currently with R2P for the 2022-2023 cohort. Registration for the 2024-2025 Sports Residency cohort is CLOSED.

This is the first and only Sports Residency in the state of Maryland offered at a private practice! The Residency is for licensed Physical Therapists who will be employed at Rehab 2 Perform and will simultaneously be undergoing mentorship and further education to prep them for their board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist.

Upon completion of the program and passing the board exam, the resident will earn their SCS designation as a Sports Clinic Specialist. This allows them privileges to serve as a first responder and provide sports medicine coverage at live sports events, as well as, opens the doors for a variety of academic opportunities from a lecturing and professorial standpoint should they choose.

Mission

The mission of the Rehab 2 Perform™ Sports Physical Therapy Residency is to provide a physical therapist with a unique outpatient clinical experience and sports exposure, guided mentorship and didactic knowledge needed to become a highly competent and confident, board-certified sports clinical specialist. The residency graduate will use a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to deliver the highest quality of care to athletes and patients of all ages and competitive levels.

Follow along with Dr. Sam Curbelo through her Sports Residency journey!

Important Information

Accreditation: Approved through the ABPTRFE.

Application Deadline: Closed (Normally open Oct. 1 to Dec 31)

Interview Process: All applicants will receive an interview via Zoom which will be coordinated following the submission of their application. Residency offer letters will be sent out the first week of March.

Program Timeline: September 3 - September 30

Duration: 13 months (52-56 weeks, 4 weeks of extra time allotted to allow for any need to make up hours to due weather or other unforeseen circumstances)

Hours Allocation (based on 52 weeks):

  • Clinical: 1500+ (30 hours/week)
  • Sports: 200+ (6 hours/week average. Will fluctuate based on time of year and sports schedules)
  • Mentorship/Didactic: 300+ (7 hours/week)

Clinic Locations: Clinical hours and Didactic/Mentorship portions at select Rehab 2 Perform locations. Sports venue coverage and observation hours will take place at local high schools and Universities provided by R2P. The applicant is also allowed to seek out their own opportunities as well to supplement these options or provide for an experience more unique to their desires.

Pre-Requisites: Applicant must be a graduate from an accredited physical therapy program, hold a valid Maryland physical therapist license or be eligible to obtain one, be an APTA member in good standing, and have one of the following prior to start of residency: (a) approved Emergency Responder Certification, (b) Athletic Training Certification, or (c) EMT license.

Program Completion Rate: 75%. 3/4 in 2020-2021 (voluntarily resigned due to personal circumstances). 1/1 in 2021-2022. 2/2 in 2022-2023

Number of Graduates: Three(3). 2021-2022, Resident, Dr. Samantha Curbelo. 2022-2023: Residents, Dr. Bami Adu & Dr. Christian Huckfeldt

First Time Specialty Exam Pass Rate: 100%

Program Director: Dr. Zachary Baker, PT, DPT, SCS

ABPTRFE Financial Fact Sheet : View Here

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Program Highlights

Over 1500 hours of clinical practice

Sports Venue and Training Room coverage at the high school and collegiate level

Over 250 hours of Sports didactic hours covered with R2P staff in clinic and guided by online learning module

300+ hours of In-Person Clinical Mentorship

Teaching and Outreach Opportunities

Clinical hours performed at Rehab 2 Perform™ featuring a unique outpatient sports rehab environment

Registration

Please complete the registration process, including uploading all required documents. Payment must be completed at the end.

Documents to have prepared:

Resume (Professional Experiences, Achievements, Licenses, Residencies and Fellowships Credentials and Certifications, Memberships

Cover Letter

Two Professional References

Essay Response- What do you wish to gain through participation in a residency/fellowship program? What are your career plans as they relate to Sports Physical Therapy? Why are you pursuing a Residency at R2P and what makes you an ideal candidate?

For more information and questions please contact the Residency Program Director, Dr. Zachary Baker at drbaker@rehab2perform.com

CURRENT SPORTS RESIDENTS

Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT

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Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT

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