Welcome to the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus. A Top Ten Medical School, our departments, centers and institutes work with the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital and Barbara Davis Center.

The mission of the University of Colorado Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program is to provide a comprehensive program of didactic, clinical, and professional experiences to develop pediatric physical therapy specialists. Through clinical care experiences, educational excellence, exposure to research and active engagement in scholarship, teaching opportunities, professional and community service, and participation in collaborative teamwork, Residents will become future leaders in the profession.

The Program Includes:

• One on one mentoring for developing pediatric physical therapy clinical skills
• Training on, and with, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams
• Focus on teamwork, collaboration, and leadership (MCH competencies)
• Participation in unique pediatric physical therapy clinical opportunities including Children’s Hospital Colorado, RISE School, ENRICH early intervention program, and Adam’s Camp
• Graduate interdisciplinary courses focused on working with individuals with disabilities and their families

• Graduate from an APTA accredited physical therapy program
• Licensed in the state of Colorado (or scheduled to take the NPTE 7/24/13)
• Complete application – Available about January 1, 2013 at www.jfkpartners.org and closing March 31, 2013
  • Application form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Cover letter
  • Resume or Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Interview – conducted onsite by invitation in spring
  • Copy of unofficial transcripts
  • Application processing fee

For more information, visit the JFK Partners website at www.jfkpartners.org or contact:

   Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD
   13121 E. 17th Ave, C244
   Aurora, CO 80045
   Phone: 303/724-9144
   Fax: 303/724-9016
   E-mail: maryjane.rapport@ucdenver.edu

The University of Colorado Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program is credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a postprofessional residency program for physical therapists in pediatrics.