JAG Physical Therapy's Residency Program
Our 12-month program is for licensed physical therapists looking to advance their careers with board certification in their choice of orthopedics, sports, or women’s health. The hybrid curriculum includes synchronous/asynchronous courses and hands-on training with clinical mentorship, anatomy labs, and teaching opportunities.
Participants will seamlessly integrate program requirements while actively contributing to patient care at JAG Physical Therapy and in collaboration with Dominican University New York Physical Therapy Program.
Program Features
- $0 Tuition
- Residents may be responsible for costs including APTA membership dues, travel, and certification maintenance.
- Full or prorated salary options based on preferred patient treatment hours
- Approximately 1600 hours of clinical hours
- Academic instruction hours:
- Orthopedic – Approximately 360 hours of academic instruction
- Sports – Approximately 328 hours of academic instruction
- Women's Health – Approximately 328 hours of academic instruction
- 150 hours of one-on-one mentoring with clinical experts
- Opportunity to participate in cadaver labs at Dominican University
Our residency program allows you to continue working while enhancing expertise in orthopedics, sports, or women's health. After completion of the program, graduates are ready for the Specialty Examination accredited by ABPTS.
Embark on a transformative journey to boost your skills and become a leader in the dynamic field of physical therapy. Explore the JAG Physical Therapy Residency Programs for comprehensive training, expert mentorship, and unparalleled opportunities.
JAG Physical Therapy is proud to share that our Sport Residency Program and Orthopedic Residency Program are accredited by ABPTRFE, reflecting our commitment to advanced clinical education, excellence in patient care, and the ongoing development of highly skilled physical therapists.
Applications Are Now Open
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Meet the Faculty
Mark Amir, PT, DPT, MPH, DipMDT
Residency Director
Phone: 718-614-4131
Email: mamir@jagpt.com
B.S., Physical Education in Secondary Education, Brooklyn College
B.S. Health Sciences, Touro College
M.A., Masters in Physical Therapy, Touro College
MPH, Masters in Public Health, City University of New York
t-DPT – Executive Private Practice Management, EIM
DipMDT, Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy, McKenzie Institute International
PhD, Higher Education Administration and Leadership, Liberty University (Anticipated graduation, December 2024)
Mark Amir is the Residency Director, overseeing all aspects of the program administration, mission, outcomes, and financial management. Mark has hired, trained, and mentored hundreds of clinicians and aspiring clinicians over his 30+ year experience as a physical therapist, business owner, teacher, and advocate of our profession. Dr. Amir helps PT students, recent graduates and experienced PT’s expand their clinical and professional skills to maximize the value they provide to their patients, family, and community.
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Coordinator
Michael Fina, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy Coordinator
Diana Ramotowski, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy Coordinator
Bryn Zolty PT, DPT, PRPC, RYT
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy
Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction
Additional Faculty
Karl Rusch PT, DSc, DPT, ATC, CMPT, COMT, FAAOMPT
Application Process
The Program Director will review all completed applications, and the Admissions Committee will use a criteria-based evaluation tool to assess each submission. Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview before a final acceptance decision is made.
To apply, please visit the specific program page linked below for detailed application criteria and the online application form.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Residency Director at mamir@jagpt.com.
Program Outcomes
- Become a highly skilled practitioner in Orthopedic, Sports or Women’s health physical therapy.
- Gain a strong foundation of knowledge in evidence-based practice, manual therapy techniques, research, teaching and advanced medical management.
- Be positioned to achieve Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy or Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and to be leaders in the physical therapy field.
- Graduation rates and Boards passing rates available upon program completion, March 2026.
Mission Statement
JAG Physical Therapy is committed to excellence in advancing the field of physical therapy through the establishment of Board Certified Clinical Specialists Residency in Orthopedic, Sports and Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Through a culture of continuous learning and integration of evidence-based care to drive improved outcome measures for clients, we aim to shape proficient and compassionate physical therapists who excel in the care of orthopedic, athletic, sports and women’s health populations by demonstrating superior patient outcomes and that contribute positively to their communities and the profession with research and teaching. For general residency information, visit the ABPTRFE site
The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) has created these Financial Fact Sheets to provide financial transparency to applicants on the true costs to undergo residency and fellowship education. You can access the Financial Fact Sheets by clicking the buttons below.