Oncology Physical Therapy Residency
Program information
The Oncology Physical Therapy Residency Program provides residents with an intensive study in the physical therapy specialty of oncology. Upon completion, residents will be prepared to earn their board certification in oncology. The program includes direct patient care, mentoring time, didactic education, projects and presentations. The residents will also earn their CLT through a lymphedema training school, such as Norton or Klose.
Program length: 14 Months with program entrance date in August each year
Application deadline: January 1 – March 31, 2025
Locations:
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - McKinney Lake Forest
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Sammons Cancer Center
Salary: Residents will receive a salary as an employee of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Outpatient Therapy that is equivalent to new graduate physical therapists. Read a financial aid fact sheet for the program.
Caseload: Consists of oncology patients as defined in the APTA DRP. Resident’s caseload and schedule are adapted for mentoring.
Benefits: Residents are eligible for benefits as a full time employee of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. This includes employer supported health insurance, paid time-off (vacation, sick time, and organization holidays). This is not an all-inclusive list. Applicants are directed to the BSWIR site for a full description of benefits.
Course fees: Residents are required to pay for lymphedema certification. Residents are not required to pay for education provided by ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation courses hosted by Select Medical.
Residency eligibility requirements
- Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in Texas
- 14-month relocation to the Dallas-Fort Worth area
- 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 Oncology
- Strong skills in scientific inquiry and writing
Application requirements
- Apply online (see link below) or via RFPTCAS (application fee required)
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV / Resume
- Transcript from PT program
Program data
- Year Accredited: 2019; reaccredited: 2024 (valid until 2034)
- Number of Graduates: 5
- Program Completion Rate: 100%
- Program Retention Rate: 100%
- First-time ABPTS Exam Pass Rate: 100%
For more information, visit the residency directory page on the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education website. You may also contact the program director.