Mentorship program
We offer a six-month new hire mentorship program for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants as well as 12-month clinical specialty mentorship tracks.
New hire mentorship program
The new hire mentorship program pairs a new associate with an experienced mentor. The program focuses on the clinical development of new hires and begins during the associate’s introductory period (first 90 days).
It consists of four main parts:
• Introduction to the MedStar Health Physical Therapy department and goal development
• Enhancing clinical and time management skills
• Maximizing physician relationships and direct access initiatives
• Promoting continued education and development within the network
Both new graduates and experienced new hires are eligible to participate. The program is individualized to the new hire experience and serves as a bridge to connect the new hire with program specialties, resources, and other professionals.
Clinical specialty mentorship tracks
Our 12-month clinical specialty mentorship tracks focus on the professional development of mentees in an area of clinical specialty. We currently offer nine clinical tracks:
• Orthopedic manual therapy
• Sports medicine
• Neurorehabilitation
• Direct access
• Hand therapy
• Speech-language pathology
• Cardio/Pulmonary
• Vascular/Amputee
• Leader of the future
An experienced clinical specialist is paired with two to three mentees per year. New mentees may apply for specific specialty tracks in January and June, after successful completion of both the introductory period and the new hire mentorship program.
The program is individualized to meet the mentee’s goals and consists of four main parts:
• Goals setting with clinical specialist and mentee
• Developing an action plan to achieve the goals
• Monthly meetings between mentee and clinical specialist for learning and tracking of goal achievement
• Participation in specialty pod meetings, journal clubs, educational opportunities, etc.
Sports residency program
The MedStar Health Physical Therapy Sports Residency is accredited by the APTA as a post-professional program for physical therapists in sports. The mission of this program is to provide the resident with a unique clinical experience to enhance their knowledge and competency in a variety of sport environments. The Program is dedicated to enhancing the quality and enjoyment of an active lifestyle for all athletes and patients across the lifespan through guided mentoring and didactic teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and ample exposure to sports and athletes of all backgrounds. The Sports Residency Program will achieve this mission by ensuring the advancement of the competent physical therapist through education and professional service into a board-certified clinical specialist.
