BEYOND THE STRETCH
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SR DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCY, FELLOWSHIP & CLINICAL ED
At TPG, we are passionate about making sure we EMPOWER our employees to provide BEST-IN-CLASS care for our patients. Residencies and fellowships are certainly one way to make that happen!
What is an ABPTRFE accredited residency? A fast-track to specialization in Physical Therapy. Ours includes in-person mentorship, live (and live virtual) modules, structured learning, CSM attendance and the ability to tailor the opportunity to fit your personal goals and needs. Whether it is through observing surgeries or working with a specific sport, teaching or specializing in manual based treatment – there are opportunities for you!
What is a fellowship? A deeper dive into a specific area of specialized physical therapy. Through partnerships with other organizations, we have been able to create opportunities to develop specialty skills in both Upper Extremity Athletes (partner: Cincinnati Reds) and Division 1 Athletes (partner: University of Arizona). To be eligible for a fellowship, you need to have already participated in a residency or achieved a Board Certification.
Why should you pursue one? If you are looking to have a structured education program, 1:1 mentoring, and assistance with networking, building opportunities, learning how to grow your career and developing leadership and teaching skills –this is an intense and purposeful way to rapidly develop your skills.
Do you have questions?
Reach out to Melissa Buss and schedule a meeting to discuss your specific situation – mbuss@tpgpt.com
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NEW GRADUATE SUCCESS PROGRAM
12-month structured program
Monthly Interactive Journal Clubs
Monthly Special Topic Didactic Training
Online Modules
FORMAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
15-month ABPTRFE-accredited Residency Program
Available in Arizona & California
Qualify to sit for APTA's Specialization Certification examination
ADVANCED CLINICAL PROGRAMS
Sports, Pelvic Health, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Hand Therapy, Neurology, & Pediatrics
Knowledge Tracks in specific curriculum
12 months to complete a program
75% pass rate of all courses & completion of program requirements
Case study write-up & presentation
Anyone in an Advanced Clinical Program will be included in the
NEW GRADUATE SUCCESS PROGRAM (NGSP)
Are you a new graduate clinician or have less than a year's experience?
Then the New Graduate Success Program is just the right fit for you! The NGSP is for clinicians with one year of experience or less in the Physical or Occupational Therapy setting that are looking to grow their skillset. The comprehensive mentorship program is a one-year-long program and covers the following topics in both a live educational session as well as live interactive journal club sessions to solidify your knowledge base
Basic Pediatrics and Torticollis
Pelvic Floor
Oncology
Basic Vestibular/Concussion
Elbow/Wrist/Hand
Shoulder
Knee
Foot and Ankle
Lumbar Spine/Thoracic Spine/Ribs
Hip/SIJ
C-spine and TMJ
Basic Neuro Assessment
Each month, our incredible group of TPG University mentors will cover these topics live, along with facilitating live journal clubs built for your active participation. You will also join our New Grad Success online channel to discuss difficult cases, ask for help from your peers/mentors, and find valuable articles to help you on your journey to an expert clinician. The New Grad Success Program is available to any of the nationwide Therapy Partners Group brands
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WHY CHOOSE A TPG RESIDENCY?
Available to New Grads & early career Physical Therapists
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
• Eligible for PT licensure in AZ and/or CA
• ERA Certified (Sports Residency)
• Apply in October on RFPTCAS
BENEFITS OF RESIDENCY EDUCATION:
• Access to robust, specialized clinical faculty
• Programs 15 months in duration with a 15-month work commitment
• 150 1: 1 clinical mentorship hours
• Didactic & Shadowing - 300+ hours
• Teaching opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Fast track to Board Certification
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS:
Bodycentral Physical Therapy, AZ
Golden Bear Physical Therapy, CA
ProSport Physical Therapy, CA
Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy, CA
FIT Physical Therapy, NV
People of TPG
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Questions? Contact Megan McCarty, mmccarty@tpgpt.com
Take your leadership skills as a Clinic Director to the next level! This program is designed to give our CDs the tools needed to become successful leaders of their team members while creating a great environment for patient care. If you're a CD looking to grow, this program is for you.
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Therapy Partners Group is a family of physical therapy and wellness brands that helps practice owners and therapy professionals grow through collaboration, teamwork, and exceptional clinical support.
SCCE Region: Tucson/Phoenix, AZ
BodyCentral Physical Therapy
Melissa Galarowicz mgalarowicz@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Central CA
Golden Bear PT, El Dorado Hills, Barrows
Tyler Goslinga tgoslinga@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Bay Area, CA
Body in Balance, Silver Creek, OPTM, Sport & Spine, Napa Valley PT
Ben Turner bturner@tpgpt.com
Victor Han vhan@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: OC/LA, CA
ProSport, SCAR, Larchmont PT, Paulseth & Associates
Sam Baumler, sbaumler@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Southern UT & NV
Fit PT
Ryan Erickson rerickson@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: DFW Area, TX
Greater Therapy Centers, realPerformance
Julie Hughes
julie.hughes@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Ventura County, CA
Two Trees Physical Therapy
Sarah Dempsey sdempsey@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Bakersfield, CA
Pair & Marotta
Ryan Kirschenmann rkirschenmann@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Washington Inspire PT, Seattle Hill, Performance PT Ryan McElgunn rmcelgunn@tpgpt.com
SCCE Region: Salem, OR Northwest Rehabilitation Associates
Kate Menke kmenke@tpgpt.com
We Treat Athletes and We Hire Them Too
“Let’s knock it out of the park, we can tackle any challenge, that sales pitch was a home run, don’t drop the ball, just par for the course, it was a slam dunk, time to pass the baton, throw a Hail Mary, take one for the team” – the last thing the business world needs is another overused sports metaphor, am I right?
It’s not just athletic metaphors that are commonplace in the business world – it’s also athletes themselves. There’s no shortage of studies or articles telling us about the correlation between sports and business All this research suggests athletes make good hires. After considering the number of hours spent at practice and competitions, chasing a dream, it should come as no surprise these players will succeed in work environments.
Passion & Dedication
Being an athlete is hard, sometimes it hurts. I doubt Simone Biles got that triple-double on floor exercise without a few painful falls. What makes a person push through hours upon hours of intense body pounding by choice? Passion. Those who are truly passionate about their sport can put on blinders and commit to RFM (relentless forward motion).
While we don’t know if sports breed go-getters or whether they attract kids with a predisposition for success in the professional world, it’s evident these skills help get the “W” in a variety of scenarios:
With or without physical bruising, athletes tend to direct that same level of dedication to everything they pursue They know how to plan, sweat, fall, get back up, and keep moving forward
Time Management
Practice schedules leave little room for loafing around. Athletes know how to get up early and fit more in a day. Car rides to and from practice become a window to complete homework or eat dinner. Sacrificing in pursuit of a goal is their MO. Along with time management, athletes develop skills like goal setting, creating and sticking to a plan, avoiding distractions, saying no, and asking for help.
Athletes will find a way to be productive and succeed because they JUST DO IT.
Coaching
Improving employee performance is called coaching for a reason and athletes crave it. Rather than feeling picked on, athletes seek constructive criticism to better themselves! They have grown up hearing someone tell them how to improve, either by way of gentle guidance (holistic coaching) or red-faced yelling (autocratic coaching). No matter the style, athletes are accustomed to seeking ways to make corrections, grow, and advance by way of feedback from leaders.
And while athletes love to be taught, they also become fantastic coaches. After spending years learning what works to create motivated, highly engaged teams, great coaches can bring together individuals with different talents and strengths and persuade them to focus on a shared goal.
Teamwork & Hard Work
Speaking of teams, teammates must work together to achieve a desired result. Everyone has an assignment and is expected to execute their task effectively. Any failure of this teamwork results in an unsuccessful play. There is no “I” in team, right?
On the other hand, let’s not forget those individual sportsters! In an individual sport, where there is an “I,” you are your competition. Every contest is a chance to beat your personal best. To achieve these results, an athlete needs a high amount of self-reliance, discipline, focus, and internal motivation. There are no teammates to hide behind – you can’t put in a sub. The burden of your performance lies on you alone.
Regardless of the sport, athletes across the board tend to know how to put their heads down and get after it. Working together and relying on teammates or honed self-discipline are both ingredients to professional triumphs.
Consistency
In a world of speed, breaking records, maxing out, besting scores, and winning medals, that quiet, humble little thing called consistency often gets forgotten. Turns out it is the key to success. Sports buffs love the latest crazes – sleeping in high-altitude tents, minimalist running shoes, energy gels, fancy GPS watches, but athletes who master the art of consistency will eventually rise to the top.
Like icing sore muscles, scarfing down meals in a car, being hollered at, and enduring solo training sessions in the rain, consistency is difficult. Seeing results in an athletic quest takes time and patience. This culture of instant gratification often leaves people feeling the need to “switch it up” in order to see quick progress. Take a pause and consider GOATs like Michael Phelps. In every interview, he claims his routine, obsessive training, and becoming besties with that black line on the bottom of the pool helped him become the most decorated Olympian of all time. Okay, consistency and his above-average wingspan.
If you want to be the Katie Ledecky of your industry, make progress a habit. Being able to commit to sustained effort or action over a long period of time, gets the gold.
HAPPY NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
