Texas Health Sports Medicine is involved in improving the health of the community through research and residency programs. Offering post-professional athletic training and sports physical therapy residency programs, Texas Health Sports Medicine residency programs prepare therapists and athletic trainers for advanced clinical practice.
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 3-year aggregate | |
| Residency Graduation Rates | 4/4 = 100% | 4/4 = 100% | 2/2 = 100% | 10/10 = 100% |
| SCS Passing Rate of Residents | 4/4 = 100% | 3/3 = 100% *1 resident deferred exam |
2/2 = 100% | 9/9 = 100% |
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Physical Therapy Residency Plan
The Texas Health Sports Medicine sports physical therapy residency program is a planned program of post-professional clinical and didactic (lecture format of learning) education for physical therapists that is designed to significantly advance a resident's expertise in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and management of patients in the area of sports physical therapy. The curriculum for the sports physical therapy residency is based upon the description of specialty practice for sports physical therapy.The physical therapy residency is a 12-month program, beginning each August. To apply to the Texas Health Sports Medicine sports residency program, you must meet the following application requirements:
Application Requirements:
- Physical therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy educational program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
- Practicing at the level of a competent clinician with basic patient management issues related to examination, diagnosis/prognosis and intervention
- Display professional behaviors and a strong interest in sports physical therapy
- Current certified athletic trainer (ATC) designation, licensed emergency medical technician, or certification as an emergency responder
- Applications are due by December 1 to be considered for enrollment for the same calendar year
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
You may submit your application online at https://rfptcas.liaisoncas.com or contact:
Sarah Whitt, PT, DPT, LAT/ATC, OCS, CSCS
Sports Physical Therapy Residency Director
SarahWhitt@TexasHealth.org
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Sample Sports Physical Therapy Resident Week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Clinical Research
9 a.m. to noonJournal Club
8:30 to 10 a.m.
Specialty Practice Observation
10 a.m. to noonClinical Practice
9 a.m. to noonClinical Investigation
(Lab Instructor at Local PT Program)
10 a.m. to noonDidactic Coursework
9 a.m. to noonSports Specialist Training
(Local Div. I university)
1 to 7 p.m.Clinical Practice
1 to 7 p.m.Sports Specialist Training
(Local Div. I university)
1 to 7 p.m.Clinical Mentoring
1 to 6 p.m.Clinical Practice
1 to 5 p.m.
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Application Requirements
To apply to the Texas Health Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physical Therapy residency program, you must meet the following application requirements:
- Physical therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy educational program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
- Practicing at the level of a competent clinician with basic patient management issues related to examination, diagnosis/prognosis and intervention
- Display professional behaviors and a strong interest in orthopedic physical therapy
- Applications are due by April 24th to be considered for enrollment for the same calendar year
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation
Interested applications may contact:
Matt Turner, PT, DPT, OCS
Texas Health Sports Medicine
6301 Harris Pkwy, Suite 150
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Telephone: 817-433-1450
Fax: 817-433-1451
Email: MatthewTurner@TexasHealth.org