A Focus on Development
In this ever-changing field, PTSMC values the advancement of knowledge and skills to ensure patients receive the best and most current care available. Both in-house education programs and financial support for employees to seek external educational opportunities are afforded to PTSMC clinical staff. PTSMC encourages all staff to be lifelong learners. There are also opportunities for non-clinical staff to develop their skills and take on leadership roles within the company. PTSMC has supported several staff in achieving advanced degrees and certifications.
Leadership and Management Development Program
PTSMC believes in growing from within, particularly in leadership opportunities. We commit time and resources to interested and qualified employees to train in and develop leadership skills and business acumen. Our Leadership and Management Development Program (LMDP) has two tracks, one for clinical staff and the other for administrative staff, that covers a variety of topics including understanding financial reports, clinic operations, management, and employee development. Select individuals that have aspirations for clinic ownership or a formal leadership role are chosen to participate in this program.
Clinical Excellence Program: Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
Clinical excellence is a part of our mission. The Clinical Excellence Program is designed to support clinicians in their pursuits of advancing their knowledge and skills to provide the best care to patients.
Development of Clinical Success (DOCS) Program
Courses
Clinicians in the DOCS Program will attend 7 courses. The courses are taught in-house by highly experienced and credentialed PTSMC clinicians. These courses are also open to any PTSMC clinician.
- Cervical Thoracic
- Concussion & Vestibular
- Lower Extremity
- Lumbar
- Return to Sport (virtual course)
- TNE: Therapeutic Neuroscience Education (virtual course)
- Upper Extremity
Clinical Mentorship
Similar to physical therapy fellowship and residency programs, clinicians in the DOCS Program receive mentorship support from our experienced physical therapists. Completion of 6, one-on-one mentoring sessions occurs in the first year of the DOCS Program, with the opportunity to continue mentorship for up to 12 sessions.
The mentorship supports clinicians with their clinical reasoning process, improves clinical pattern recognition and allows clinicians to become more confident, efficient and effective.
Case Discussion and Journal Club
Supplemental to the DOCS Program, clinicians participate in a monthly case discussion and journal club. Clinicians virtually gather and discuss cases and journal articles. These discussions are also open to all PTSMC clinicians interested.
External & Sponsored Continuing Education
PTSMC financially supports clinicians for their continuing education requirements and pursuit of clinical interests and specialization. PTSMC host sponsored courses, in which outside experts are brought in-house at negotiated rates to provide clinicians with easier access to areas of interest. Sponsored courses are annually chosen based on clinician interest.
PTSMC has recently hosted courses instructed by:
- American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT)
- Evidence In Motion (EIM)
- Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE)
- Myopain Seminars’ Trigger Point Dry Needling Certification: CMTPT
Accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program
PTSMC earned accreditation as a residency program through the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) in 2019 and was re-accredited in 2023 establishing itself as one of nine residency programs in New England- and one of only three to specialize in orthopaedics.
Learn more about PTSMC's Orthopaedic Residency Program by clicking here.
Clinical Development Through Connecting
PTSMC provides opportunities for clinical staff to connect with each other and with local physicians and community groups.