Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency – Orlando

The Brooks Rehabilitation Institute of Higher Learning is seeking Orthopaedic residents to join the 2026-2027 Residency cohort. All residents are employed as full-time staff therapists within Brooks Rehabilitation while enrolled in the program. The yearlong training consists of three components of learning that include didactic/psychomotor classes, clinical mentoring, and directed learning activities. Clinical mentoring is the backbone of our program, and thus all residents will receive 150 hours of 1:1 mentoring while in the program. For additional details on the program and curriculum please visit our residency page Orthopaedic Residency Program | Brooks IHL.

The deadline to apply is February 5th, 2026

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Brooks Orthopaedic Residency Program:

• Must graduate from a CAPTE accredited PT program.
  • If you are a Non-US educated physical therapist, please contact us to determine if you meet the admission requirements.
• Must obtain a Florida PT license or temporary license by the second Friday in June.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements to be employed as a practicing Physical Therapist within Brooks Rehabilitation.
• Must demonstrate membership within the APTA.
• Applications are open for the 2026-2027 Orlando and Jacksonville programs. An applicant can apply to one or both of these programs through RF-PTCAS.

 

Location: Outpatient - Clinic TBD

Brooks Rehabilitation, a nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation for more than 50 years. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and top 20 in the nation, Brooks operates three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach with a new hospital on Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus in 2026. Through its commitment to innovation, Brooks is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, education and technology advancing the science of rehabilitation. Brooks provides outpatient services in more than 50 locations, offers skilled nursing, home health, assisted living and memory care along with community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.