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We are now hiring for our second class to begin in July 2026.\u00a0 We anticipate full accreditation by June 2026 prior to graduation of the first class.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Positions Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We currently have one position available at each site below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bloomington<\/li>\n<li>Burnsville<\/li>\n<li>Maple Grove<\/li>\n<li>Minneapolis<\/li>\n<li>Plymouth<\/li>\n<li>Woodbury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Residency Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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).\u00a0 Additionally, residents will have 4 hours each week of didactics and 4 weekend intensives throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Credentials for application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctorate degree in physical therapy<\/li>\n<li><span data-teams=\"true\">Take the National Physical Therapy Examination no later than April 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>License to practice physical therapy in Minnesota by July 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Length<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 year: July 2026 through July 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To be announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Interview Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To be announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our first class will graduate in July 2026.\u00a0 Outcomes will be updated as they become available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of program graduates: Not yet available<\/li>\n<li>Graduation rate: Not yet available<\/li>\n<li>First-time OCS pass rate: Not yet available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Contacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Travis Gunderson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT<br \/>\nOrthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program Director<\/p>\n<p>Alecia Klatt, PT, DPT<br \/>\nOrthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Supervisor<\/p>\n<p>Ali Peterson<br \/>\nOrthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Education Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>Phone: 952-806-5603 | Email: <a href=\"mailto:triaeducation@tria.com\">triaeducation@tria.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.\u00a0 The one-year program is for highly motivated and engaged physical therapists who aspire to practice at the top of the profession. 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