UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowships

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UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowships

UPMC Rehabilitation Institute offers post-professional residency programs across five sub-specialties

The four programs -- all accredited through the American Physical Therapy Association -- include:

Sports Physical Therapy
Neurological Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Women's Rehab Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy

The duration of each program is 12 - 18 months and includes mentored clinical experience with ABPTS board-certified physical therapists, bo

ard-certified surgeons, primary care providers, and leading specialists with clinical expertise in the respective subspecialty. There are structured learning opportunities such as didactic coursework, teaching conferences, journal clubs, and case presentations incorporated into each residency plan of study. Residents are employed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute and receive a stipend salary, educational benefits, and a full-time employee benefit package.

05/29/2026

This week we wrapped up another excellent PT Residency Rounds presentation with Jenna Erwin (Women’s Health) and David Salazar II (Ortho) presenting on “Where Women’s Health Meets Orthopedics: Menopause-Related Changes in Shoulder Function.”

Jenna and David shared an excellent presentation on an important and evolving topic, generating thoughtful discussion and collaboration across disciplines.

A great way to close out another outstanding season of Residency Rounds presentations. We’re grateful for the meaningful contributions, thoughtful conversation, and collaboration from all five of our UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapy Residency Programs.

05/27/2026

UPMC Rehabilitation Institute residents and faculty were proud to participate in National Senior Health & Fitness Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo this week.

Representing our Geriatric and Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency programs were Geriatric resident Cassie Kirsch, Neurologic resident Maddie Hancock, Geriatric Residency Program Director Amanda McKenna, and Geriatric Residency faculty member Gerri Grzybek. The team provided fall screenings and shared education on fall prevention and home safety with community members throughout the day.

05/23/2026

Current residents from our Sports and Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency Programs, Alex Weimer and Shelby Bandy de Espinoza, recently presented at our residency program grand rounds on return to running postpartum. Their presentation highlighted the physiologic and biomechanical changes associated with pregnancy, current evidence and consensus recommendations, and rehabilitation considerations from both sports and pelvic health perspectives.

05/20/2026

Current residents from several of our programs participated in an informational panel discussion at Chatham University today, sharing insights into the rigor, experiences, and opportunities involved in completing a physical therapy residency program.

Thank you to our residents for representing our programs and profession so well while helping to guide and mentor future physical therapists.

05/16/2026

Current Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program Resident Mitchell Berry and current Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program Resident Heather Pleus presented at our Combined Programs Grand Rounds on adaptive sports and related physical therapy implications.

This collaborative presentation highlighted unique medical considerations across adaptive athlete populations, the role of the physical therapist within adaptive sports teams, and rehabilitation and performance considerations in adaptive athletics.

05/08/2026

Current Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program Resident Maddie Hancock and current Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency Program Resident Cassie Kirsch presented at our Combined Programs Grand Rounds on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in older adults and related physical therapy considerations.

The session highlighted age-related vestibular considerations, clinical presentation, and management considerations in the older adult population.

05/02/2026

Program faculty member Sarah Ostop and Sports Physical Therapy resident Alex Weimer spent the day performing motion capture–based running screens at the Live Well Expo ahead of tomorrow’s marathon.

05/01/2026

Current Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program Resident David Salazar presented at our Combined Programs Grand Rounds on anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) in a collegiate tennis athlete, through a case-based approach.

The session highlighted involved structures, clinical presentation, sports-specific demands, and management of this uncommon and challenging presentation.

04/24/2026

Current Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program Resident Alex Weimer presented on medial collateral ligament injuries in the hockey athlete through a case-based review from diagnosis to return to play.

The session highlighted MCL anatomy, hockey-specific biomechanics, and rehabilitation considerations to guide clinical decision-making and return-to-sport progression.

04/17/2026

Interested in learning more about your running patterns and how to improve? UPMC Sports Medicine will be offering running analysis screenings at this year’s Live Well Expo on May 1 and 2 ahead of the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. 👟

Be sure to stop by to see us at booth 114!

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