Advancing orthopedic physical therapy care
The TRIA Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency provides an advanced, evidence-based curriculum and high-quality mentorship that develops orthopedic physical therapists dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes, patient-centered care and community well-being. The one-year program is for highly motivated and engaged physical therapists who aspire to practice at the top of the profession.
Accreditation
Our program received candidacy approval from ABPTRFE. We are now hiring our inaugural class to begin in July 2025. We anticipate full accreditation by June 2026 prior to graduation of the first class.
Positions Available
We currently have one position available each site below:
- Bloomington
- Burnsville
- Maple Grove
- Minneapolis
- Plymouth
- Woodbury
Residency Schedule
Residents work a full-time schedule of four 10-hour workdays for a total of 40 hours of independent clinical practice (including 4 hours of weekly 1:1 clinical mentorship). Additionally, residents will have 4 hours each week of didactics and 4 weekend intensives throughout the year.
Credentials for application
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
- Take the National Physical Therapy Examination no later than April 2025
- License to practice Physical Therapy in Minnesota by July 1, 2025 is preferred
Length
- 1 year: July 2025 through July 2026
Application Deadline
- February 14, 2025
Interview Date
- On-site interviews will be held on March 21, 2025
Outcomes
Our first class will graduate in July 2026. Outcomes will be updated as they become available.
- Number of program graduates: Not yet available
- Graduation rate: Not yet available
- First-time OCS pass rate: Not yet available
Contacts
Travis Gunderson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program Director
Alecia Klatt, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Supervisor
Phone: 952-806-5603 | Email: triaeducation@tria.com
