Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency

“The Pediatric PT Residency program through Nationwide Children’s provided me with experiences and opportunities I will forever be grateful for. The opportunity to work across a variety of clinical settings with diverse pediatric populations, supported with structured mentorship from passionate and knowledgeable clinicians, along with advanced pediatric coursework, allowed me to grow into a more skilled, confident, compassionate, and well-rounded therapist. Involvement in Ohio State’s LEND program and teaching experiences further enriched the experience by strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration skills and deepening my understanding of comprehensive pediatric care. This residency has not only prepared me clinically, but has further inspired a lifelong commitment to learning and advocacy in pediatric physical therapy. I’m incredibly proud to be a graduate of this residency and truly grateful for the strong foundation it provided for my future as a pediatric physical therapist.”

Paige Argent, PT, DPT (2025 Graduate)

“Completing a physical therapy residency in developmental pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital has been a one-of-a-kind experience - one that will influence the rest of my professional career. As one of the nation’s largest pediatric hospitals, Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers unparalleled learning opportunities, including interdisciplinary specialty clinics, mentorship with expert clinicians, LEND programming, and exposure to every pediatric physical therapy setting. These experiences have given me a unique perspective on my role as a physical therapist within a complex healthcare system. On a deeper level, residency has strengthened my understanding of how to support children and their families in achieving meaningful goals and outcomes. Although I have completed residency, its lasting impacts are still evident through my commitment to lifelong learning and desire to pursue growth at every opportunity.”

Liana Burk, PT, DPT (2025 Graduate)

“My residency experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one that I am eternally grateful for, as it has made me stronger both personally and professionally. Over the past 13 months, I have gained valuable knowledge through my mentors and hands-on experiences. I have learned how to be a leader amongst a multi-disciplinary team and how to be an advocate for my patients and families. I tried new things, stepped out of my comfort zone, and learned how to think outside of the box. Having the opportunity to work in diverse settings has boosted my ability to care for complex patients and has inspired me to continue learning and developing professionally beyond residency in order to be the best clinician I can be for this population.”

Madison Filipkowski, PT, DPT

“I completed my pediatric physical therapy residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital from July 2023-August 2024 and it was the best choice I could have made for my career. I came into this residency straight after DPT school in order to gain more knowledge in pediatrics and I am leaving this residency feeling completely confident to join the workforce as an independent therapist. This residency has also helped me reach my career goal of working in the NICU as I am now transitioning into the NICU fellowship at Nationwide Children's. The experiences I had in the interdisciplinary specialty clinics, research program, outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, schools, early intervention, and assisting in the OSU DPT program has allowed me to become the therapist I strive to be and one my patients deserve.”

Emily Stevens, PT, DPT

“Nationwide Children’s diverse learning experiences allowed for ample opportunities to work alongside and learn from experts across multiple different disciplines. As a resident, it was through these opportunities that the standard of care in the support of pediatric development across various clinical settings was defined. Through a large network of very knowledgeable and supportive mentors I was able to develop, both personally and professionally, into the pediatric physical therapist that my patients deserve. Completing the residency did not only provide me with the skills and education to meet the standard of care but has also motivated me to exceed it and to challenge the status quo.”

Christopher Steiner, PT