Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
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Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. And as the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges.
Compensation and Benefits: Our orthopedic residents are full-time, salaried employees with a benefit package. Our Program does not have any tuition.
Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for physical therapy licensure in the state of Louisiana by direct licensure or via compact licensure.
Application: The application deadline is January 31st, 2026 with the cohort start date of August 2026. Applications are available at RFPTCAS.
Matt Powers PT, DPT, Program Coordinator
13 months
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE)

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