Physical Therapy Residency Programs

Mission

The BSWH-UMHB Neurologic Residency seeks to prepare residents for advanced physical therapy practice addressing neurologic conditions across the continuum of care. Graduates of the residency program will provide effective, innovative, and compassionate care while advancing the practice of neurologic physical therapy. Both institutions offering the residency program are grounded in Christian principles and a commitment to excellence, while addressing the needs of underserved communities.

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Accreditation

The BSWH - UMHB Neuro Residency is fully accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).

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Program expectations

Our program is designed to provide residents with a 12-month intensive study in the area of neurologic physical therapy, preparing the resident to practice with an advanced level of skill in the acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The program includes direct patient care, mentoring time, didactic education, projects and presentations. Our program is looking for self-directed learners in pursuit of professional development and lifelong learning opportunities.

Requirements to apply:

• Completion of all required application documents
• Licensed in Texas or eligible
• Meets all requirements for employment at BSWH
• Excellent communication skills
• Physical ability to perform examination and treatment procedures
• Psychological and social stability required for successful completion of the program
• Evidence of commitment to a career in neurologic practice
• Strong skills in scientific inquiry and writing
• Applications due November each year - See PT-CAS for additional details
• Program runs each year from March through the following February

Each week, residents spend 32 hours in clinical care in Waco, Texas, with four hours per week of one-on-one mentoring. Residents also spend four hours per week on didactics (either in Belton, Texas, or virtually). Additional didactic opportunities occur throughout the program to enrich the specific needs of the resident.

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Statistics

• Number of current active participants: 4
• Number of graduates: 2
• Residents who achieved NCS:  75%
• Residents employed at BSWH after residency:  100%

Mission

Our mission is to advance orthopaedic physical therapist practice by providing an evidence-based curriculum to orthopedic physical therapists, rooted in respect for human dignity, through sound clinical reasoning, innovation, integration of research, compassion and adaptive expertise to enhance the quality of patient care to the community we serve.

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Accreditation

The BSWH – BU Orthopaedic Residency is fully accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).

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Program expectations

The resident will work as a clinician at Baylor Scott and White Health, receiving clinical mentorship from PTs specialized in orthopaedic practice. The residency will provide access to diverse patient populations across multiple practice settings. The resident will spend approximately 32 hours per week in patient care. Four of these hours will be allotted for 1:1 clinical mentoring with an orthopaedic specialist. The other four hours each week are reserved for didactic learning.

During didactic learning the residents will meet virtually (or in person) with faculty members of Baylor University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The content will emphasize specialty practice in orthopaedics. It will also serve to prepare the resident to sit for the OCS exam. The resident will participate in teaching and lab assisting at Baylor’s DPT musculoskeletal lab intensives. The resident will also participate in research with Baylor’s DPT faculty. The research project will be tailored to best fit the needs and interests of the resident.

 

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Statistics

• Number of residents overall: 6
• Number of graduates: 6
• Residents who achieved OCS:  100%
• Residents employed at BSWH after residency:  67%