Residency & Education
Our Physical Therapists and Certified Hand Therapists are well rounded and experienced with both Sports and Orthopaedics and are committed to providing evidence-based practice, and the latest in educational resources. We pride ourselves in excellent clinical care that focuses on the patient’s goals. We have 11 locations in Eagle County, Summit County and the Roaring Fork Valley with four locations providing Hand Therapy.
Residencia en Fisioterapia Deportiva
ABPTRFE Accredited Program
Whether you are a recent physical therapy graduate or an experienced clinician, our sports physical therapy residency gives you the specialized skills and hands-on experience to provide high-quality physical therapy to athletes in the clinic and on the field.
Guided by knowledgeable faculty and mentors, you will receive rigorous training in physical therapy for athletes, expand your knowledge by conducting and publishing clinical research, make lasting contributions to your community and prepare you to become a leader in Sports Medicine.
Residencia de Fisioterapia Ortopédica
APBTRFE Accredited Program
Whether you are a recent physical therapy graduate or an experienced clinician, our orthopaedic physical therapy residency gives you the specialized skills and hands-on experience to provide high-quality physical therapy to a broad spectrum of patients with orthopaedic issues within a clinical setting.
Guided by knowledgeable faculty and mentors, you will receive rigorous training in physical therapy for all ages, expand your knowledge by conducting and publishing clinical research, and practice your collaboration skills with physician teams to make lasting contributions to your community and prepare you to become a leader in orthopaedics.
Hand Therapy Fellowship for Occupational Therapists
AOTA Fellowship Program
Whether you are a recent occupational therapy graduate or an experienced clinician, our Hand Therapy Fellowship in the mountains of Colorado gives you advanced skills and hands-on experience in the management of hand and upper extremity orthopedic conditions and orthosis fabrication through application of evidenced based practice and clinical reasoning.
Experiencia Clínica del Estudiante
At Howard Head Sports Medicine, we are proud to offer a clinical education program for both Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) students. Our fieldwork educations and clinical instructors provide an experience that fosters growth and development for future clinicians.
Observación de trabajo
Looking to explore the day to day experience of a physical therapist? At Howard Head we open our doors to community members interested in observing at any of our clinics throughout Eagle and Summit Counties. From high school students exploring career options, to adults making a career change, we will match you with a professional to shadow for hours, days, or even weeks to gain insight in our field. During your observation experience you will examine a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, learn about our culture here at Howard Head, and have the opportunity to ask any questions of the experts. This is an amazing opportunity for those individuals interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy.
Please complete and submit the following:
Applicant Contact Information Sheet (pdf)
To submit completed information sheets, proof of vaccinations, and inquire about an observation opportunity, please contact David Kurbatsky, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, at david.kurbatsky@vailhealth.org or (970) 845-9600.
Residency Financial Transparency
The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education program provides a financial fact sheet to ensure financial transparency for applicants, and to further understand the true costs to undergo residency and fellowship education, please click the links below to review this information.