Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Spine Rehabilitation Fellowship

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Application

To apply for this fellowship, download the application Word Document, complete and return via email to Jason.C.Tonley@kp.org. Applications received prior to August 1st will receive priority review and selection status.

Download Application

Two Letters of Recommendation

Please return via email to: Jason.C.Tonley@kp.org
(If you are a recent graduate, include a recommendation from one of your clinical instructors.)

Download Letter

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of the Curriculum Coordinator, Clinical Faculty, current Fellows, Chiefs of Service and Department Administrators of the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles and West Los Angeles Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Departments.

The applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Education
2. Post graduate training
3. Clinical experience in orthopaedic physical therapy
4. Teaching experience
5. Research experience
6. Community Service

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, and disability or health status.

Minimal eligibility requirements for acceptance into the program include:

1. Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California
2. Comply with all Kaiser Permanente employment requirements

Desirable applicants include those who...

1. Have completed a clinical residency in orthopaedic physical therapy
2. Have attained Board Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical TherapyPossess superior verbal and written communication skillsHave experience with being a clinical supervisor of physical therapists and physical therapy internsHave experience in data collection, analysis, and publication
3. Have participated in activities that have positively addressed a need in the community

The application deadline is August 1^st of each year.

Superior candidates will be selected for an interview and evaluation of basic clinical competencies with members of the selection committee. Notification of applicants who gain admission to the program will be made by October 15^th of each year.