Sports Physical Therapy Residency

• The Parkview Sports Physical Therapy Residency program supports the mission of Parkview Health.
• The Parkview Sports Physical Therapy Residency program maintains ABPTRFE accreditation.
• The program is sustainable while providing high-quality education.
• Residents are provided with exceptional didactic and clinical learning experiences.
• Residents demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and skill required for specialist sports physical therapy clinical practice.
• Residents will successfully become leaders who contribute to the profession of sports physical therapy.

Courses for the program will include:

• Intro, Onboarding & Item Writing 1
• Foundations of Athletic Training and Sports Residency
• Professional Roles & Responsibilities (documentation/billing/coding)
• BFR
• Foundations of Manual Therapy
• Taping, Casting DME
• Sport-Specific Biomechanic Analysis Lab
• Needling and Modalities
• Return to Sport Testing & Pain 1
• Injury Risk Assessment/Screening/Prevention
• Foundations of Sports Performance & Enhancement
• Foundations of Strength & Conditioning
• Manual: Upper Peripheral Joints Lab
• Item Writing 2
• The Female Athlete
• Sports Psychology
• Radiology in Sports
• Case-Based Patient Management & Return to Sports
• Manual: Lower Peripheral Joints Lab
• Acute Illness, Health Conditions & Disease in Sports
• Principles of Research and Clinical Applications
• Gender Health & the Athletic Lifespan
• Splinting and Orthotics
• Pain 2 (1 hour) & Adaptive Sports
• Biomechanics
• Dermatology in Sports
• Manual: Advanced Spine Lab and Manipulations
• Pharmacology & Nutrition
• Tactical Athlete Rehab
• Concussion Testing and Management
• Pain 3
• Pain 4
• Item Writing 3
• Item Writing 4
• Sport Related Disorders of the Upper Extremity
• Sport Related Disorders of the Lower Extremity
• Sport Related Disorders of the Axial Spine
• Sports Specific Consideration
• Leadership Meetings (optional)

The Parkview Health Sports Physical Residency program begins in June of each year and ends in July of the following year, running for 13 months.

Applicants must meet the following criteria prior to the beginning of the residency:

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Eligible to practice physical therapy based on state of Indiana requirements.
• Submit a letter of recommendation.
• Complete an essay question.
• Meet all eligibility requirements from Parkview Health System.
• Be an APTA member (Sports Physical Therapy section) and in good standing.
• Possess a current CPR certification.
• Have completed or be enrolled in one of the following: certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) from the American Red Cross, hold a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license, or have a current certification as an athletic trainer (ATC).

Applicants must have earned their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or be in the final year of completing their DPT. Upon completion of the residency, the candidate will then meet the requirements to take the SCS exam.

Through Parkview Athletic Rehabilitation, your experience will span across three state-of-the-art facilities, five universities and 27 high schools in the Fort Wayne area.

Accepted residents will receive financial compensation and benefits equivalent to a 0.9 full-time employee.

Click here for our financial fact sheet.

RFPTCAS applications open Oct. 1 of each year and close on March 1.

Applicants are required to complete an online application. Final candidates will be chosen to participate in an interview.

Christopher Rakoczy PT, DPT
Board-Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Rehab Therapy Manager
Parkview Therapy Services Residency & Fellowship Director

Michael Turcovsky PT, DPT, ATC
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Specialist
Supervisor, Parkview Outpatient Therapy: Parkview Athletic Rehab
Sports Physical Therapy Residency Coordinator