a resident and PT Ross Nakaji holding a trophy
two women from our residency program are happily assisting on the court
PT Ross Nakaji at the Elite Hockey Rehab Conference

PT residency opportunities

Physical Therapy Residency Program in California

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Residency Program designed to advance the practice and professionals within the field of physical therapy. Our program is committed to nurturing the development of clinical skills, professional growth, and a deep understanding of evidence-based practice. Our residency program is offered in both, Northern California at our Los Gatos location, and in Southern California at our Irvine location.

Our Residency Program is structured around the core objectives of enhancing clinical expertise, promoting research in physical therapy, and preparing therapists for specialization. Our goal is to equip residents with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the patient care and the physical therapy community.

Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Sports Physical Therapy Residency

The program spans 12 months, offering a blend of hands-on clinical practice, mentorship, and academic learning.

The Physical Therapy Residency is an immersive, 12-month program, designed to deliver a wide array of learning opportunities for aspiring sports physical therapy practitioners, to expeditiously enhance their clinical reasoning and technical skills. During this program, the physical therapy resident will deliver patient care in an outpatient physical therapy clinic setting, as well as assist Clinical Specialist physical therapists and Certified Athletic Trainers in the delivery of on-field patient care across various athletic venues. Residents participate in specialized rotations, engage in research projects, and attend workshops and seminars led by experts in various fields of physical therapy.

The mission of the Sports Physical Therapy Residency program is to provide focused instruction and advanced clinical training to motivated physical therapists who strive to develop as preferred sports physical therapy practitioners. Each resident will receive structured mentorship from physical therapists who are Clinical Specialists, specialized didactic training in key concept areas across the realm of sports physical therapy, and opportunities to deliver patient care with a variety of different athletes and athletic venues.

Responsibilities:

    40 hours of patient-care per week.
    Training Room treatment delivery and On-field training coverage.
    Weekly didactic lectures with the O’Connor Sports Medicine fellowship program.
    Participation in monthly journal clubs.
    Monthly independent learning modules and reading assignments.
    Weekend sports coverage and continuing education courses.
    One-on-One mentorship / case review meetings with sports clinical specialists.
    Physician shadowing / observation in a variety of practice settings.
one of our residents is happy to show off her physical therapist assistant's badge on the football field

Benefits:

    Professional Development:
    Accelerate your career through advanced training, mentorship, and exposure to a broad spectrum of physical therapy practices.
    Clinical Experience:
    Gain unparalleled clinical experience by working alongside our seasoned therapists in state-of-the-art facilities, treating a diverse patient population.

Apply now to our Physical Therapy Residency Program and take the next step toward clinical excellence and professional growth!