Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency – Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist Hospital’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency’s mission is to provide a quality, advanced education experience to physical therapists seeking to develop their clinical expertise in orthopedic physical therapy. Residents will engage in evidence-based clinical education and mentorship that prepares them for advanced practice in the management of orthopedic conditions across diverse patient populations.

The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency exemplifies Houston Methodist’s I CARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence to enhance patient care. The program is committed to fostering professional growth, continuous improvement and alignment with strategic initiatives in orthopedic rehabilitation.

The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency is a 12-month program, beginning annually in August. The program consists of intense clinical and didactic experiences in a hospital-based outpatient facility focused specifically on orthopedic rehabilitation. As part of the clinical portion of the residency, residents will receive one-on-one mentoring from board-certified specialists in orthopedics and sports medicine. Residents are employed as full-time, benefits-eligible, Houston Methodist employees and will carry a full patient caseload to allow for independent development of skills acquired throughout the curriculum. 

By the completion of the program, residents will be prepared to sit for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Orthopedic Certified Specialist Examination.

Goals

• The residency will provide information and opportunities necessary for residents to become an advanced provider of orthopedic physical therapy.
• The residency will provide diverse experiences and opportunities to develop advanced skills in orthopedic physical therapy.
• The residency program will maintain accreditation with the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). 
• Residency graduates will demonstrate advanced leadership and professional practice.
• The residency will provide the surrounding community with high-quality, well-trained orthopedic physical therapists. 

Meet the Faculty

Emily Piszczek, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Program Director

Alexis Lajeunesse, PT, DPT, OCS
Program Coordinator

Steven Sapoznik, PT, DPT, OCS

Nicole Hoppe, PT, DPT, OCS

Corbin Hedt, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Contact Us

For more information on the Houston Methodist Hospital Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program, please contact:

Emily Piszczek

Program Director of Houston Methodist Orthopedic Physical Therapy – Houston Methodist Hospital

ekpiszczek@houstonmethodist.org