Fall - Physical Therapy Residency; Neurological, Orthopedic, or Pediatrics

Fall 2026 - Physical Therapy Residency (Neurological, Orthopedic, or Pediatrics)

Residency opportunities:

Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency

Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency

to begin your application:

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.

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values‑based culture:

• 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…