Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The resident provides clinical services to patients, evaluates their needs for physical therapy, and develops treatment plans. They also engage in didactics, conduct scientific inquiry projects, and assist with teaching responsibilities.
Physical Therapy Residency 2026-2027 (Neurological, Orthopedic, or Pediatrics)
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Resident spends more than half of their time providing clinical services to patients across 3 outpatient therapy departments (Orthopedic Rehabilitation Center, Spine Center, Pain Center) with mentorship from designated MFB clinical staff. Resident Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for physical therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan. Develops treatment skills through continuing education, mentoring meetings with physical therapy staff, physicians and other clinicians.
Resident spends remaining time completing programmatic assigned didactics, conducting scientific inquiry project and assisting with teaching responsibilities at Grand Valley State University as assigned per program requirements. Presents scientific inquiry project findings in Grand Rounds upon completion of Residency Program.
Our admissions committee will be reviewing applications 4 times per year (Aug 1, Nov 1, Feb 1, May 1) with a floating start date based on program openings and applicant availability so get your application in soon. You must be in your final year of your DPT school program or currently licensed therapist to apply.
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.
It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation.
When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century.
Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them.
This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Commitment to providing an inclusive environment for patients, families, staff, and community, through embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.
Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Resident spends more than half of their time providing clinical services to patients in their area of specialty with mentorship from MFB clinical staff.
Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for physical therapy.
Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State of Michigan.
Develops treatment skills through continuing education, mentoring meetings with physical therapy staff, physicians, and other clinicians.
Spends remaining time completing programmatic assigned didactics, conducting scientific inquiry project, and assisting with teaching responsibilities as assigned per program requirements.
Presents scientific inquiry project findings in Grand Rounds upon completion of Residency Program.
Treating everyone with dignity and respect
Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures
Growing talent and people
Evaluating and eliminating disparities
Taking action against injustices, bias and racism
Honoring our differences and how to collaborate
Educating staff, patients, and the communities we care for
Restoring Hope and Freedom, together
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities: in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Remain in a stationary position: Frequently
Traverse or move around work location: Majority
Use keyboard: None
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None
Up to 10 pounds: _____
Up to 25 pounds: _____
Up to 50 pounds: _____
Up to 75 pounds: _____
More than 100 pounds: Majority
Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____
Other: None
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com [recruitment@maryfreebed.com].
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic.
Market context
In Michigan, Physical Therapy Residency openings in neurological, orthopedic, and pediatrics settings tend to draw interest from final-year DPT students and licensed therapists seeking advanced clinical training. These roles are competitive because applicants must meet clear eligibility standards, including graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program and current CPR certification, and the specialty focus can narrow the candidate pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure status and CPR documentation before applying.
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