Resident Position Description

Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of 24-32 hours of physical therapy services at Mozaic Senior Life (MSL)
• Assist in entry-level physical therapy program instruction as assigned in the role of laboratory instructor
• Participate in coursework offered through Sacred Heart University: 3-6 credits/semester for each of the fall, spring and summer semesters
• Participate in weekly clinical mentorship
• Participate in Case Conference and Journal Club discussions along with the Orthopedic and Pediatric Physical Therapy Residents
• Participate in clinical scholarship activities of the Residency Program as determined by the Residency Program Director
• Attend department activities and meetings as requested
• Provide educational in-services to the rehabilitation department at MSL
• Participate in an administrative project in collaboration with the rehabilitation director and administration at MSL
• Participate in wellness and prevention activities in the community as scheduled by the Residency Program Director
• Other related activities as assigned

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time employment by Mozaic Senior Life
• Residents will receive an adjusted salary
• Residents do not carry a full-time case load in order to allow time for didactic coursework, research, presentations and projects
• Residents are eligible for full-time benefits through Mozaic Senior Life during their employment period
• There are tuition requirements for the residency experience. All classes must be paid initially by the resident, but all didactic work completed as a requirement of the residency will be reimbursed by Mozaic Senior Life upon successful completion of each course immediately following each semester.
• APTA Clinical Instructor Training prior to receiving a student in the final rotation of the residency
• Graduate student status/privileges at Sacred Heart University

Typical Weekly Schedule

• 24-32 hours of clinical practice
• 4+ hours of clinical mentorship
• 1 hour of Journal Club or Case Conference discussion
• 4+ hours of coursework via online format
• Classroom teaching in the SHU DPT program (3 hours scheduled on specific weeks throughout the 12-month period)