Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency
The mission of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program is to graduate advanced practitioners into the field of pediatric physical therapy.
The MMI Department of Physical Therapy provides outpatient, pool, community and home-based physical therapy services for individuals across the lifespan. Services are delivered for NICU patients at the Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Methodist Women’s Hospital.
Prerequisites:
- Have a clinical doctorate from a Commission on Accredited Physical Therapy Education accredited physical therapy education program.
- Be licensed in the state of Nebraska by July 1 of the application year.
- Have prior pediatric experience (new graduates eligible if a clinical internship in pediatrics has been completed).
How To apply:
Applications are generally accepted from October 1 through December 31.
- Apply online through Residency-Fellowship Physical Therapy Central Application System. Create an account in the system, then search for MMI in the Pediatric Program Directory. All submissions should include:
- Three letters of reference/recommendation.
- Physical Therapy Program Transcript.
- Curriculum Vita.
- Provide a one-page (250 word) personal statement that summarizes your interest in pursuing a pediatric residency position at MMI.
- Notify both Residency Co-Directors by email of your intention to apply.
- Optional: Submit original research or publications.
Contact Information:
Heidi Reelfs, MPT, PCS
Co-Director, Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program – MMI
heidi.reelfs@unmc.edu
Sara Garcia, DPT, PCS
Co-Director, Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program – MMI
sara.garcia@unmc.edu
10.14.2025
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Nebraska
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