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How To Apply

Congratulations! You're taking one more step on the path to a great career in physical therapy. To apply for the orthopedic physical therapy residency at Glendale Adventist, please submit the following 4 items:

  1. An online application
  2. A one-page cover letter that addresses the following:
    • What do you hope to gain from participating in the orthopedic residency?
    • What will you contribute to the program
    • What are your short- and long-term professional goals?
  3. Your curriculum vitae which should include, but not be limited to, the following information:
    • Academic education (undergraduate, professional and post-professional)
    • Clinical education (internships, clinical residency, continuing professional education, etc.)
    • Description of clinical experiences/internships. Please include the following information, if pertinent, for each organization in which you have performed direct patient care: Facility name, address, phone number; type of setting; name of your clinical instructor or supervisor; dates of internship or employment; description of patient load; model of internship (e.g. 1:1, 2:1); and total time in hours of direct patient care.
    • Other relevant information such as research, memberships, teaching, mentoring and/or community service experiences.
  4. Two letters of recommendation:
    • Please use the letter of recommendation that is available here.
    • If you are a recent graduate, include a letter of recommendation from one of your clinical instructors.
    • Please request that the letters of recommendation be sent electronically to BentzeKR@ah.org.

Please note: Your application is not complete until all 4 items have been received by the director.

Please e-mail your curriculum vitae and cover letter to BentzeKR@ah.org.

Questions? Contact us:

Kirk R. Bentzen, PT, DPT, MBA
Residency Director

BentzeKR@ah.org
2560 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone: (323) 255-5409
Fax: (323) 255-5732