Sports Physical Therapy Residency

Post-professional training for the specialized care of athletes

The Parkview Sports Physical Therapy Residency program is a 13-month clinical residency that begins in June of each year. The program allows residents to complete clinical work at state-of-the art physical therapy facilities that focus exclusively on athletes. The Parkview Sports Physical Therapy Residency program is an ABPTRFE accredited residency.

Parkview Sports Physical Therapy exclusively treats athletes, allowing for a uniquely focused residency experience with the intent of providing the best training for sports clinical specialists. This unmatched opportunity includes working alongside physicians, physician assistants, athletic trainers, Sports Clinical Specialists (SCS) and sports performance specialists.

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Program goals

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.

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Eligibility requirements

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.

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Program information and outcome data

For 2023–2024, the Parkview Sports Physical Therapy residency program had a 100% graduation rate. The first-time pass rate on the sports specialty exam is 100%. Updated September 2024.

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Sports Physical Therapy Residency applications are open Oct. 1 to March 1.

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