Qualified candidates for the Orthopedic Physical Therapist Residency Program should submit a formal application through the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapy Computerized Application Service (RFPT-CAS).  Experiences that should be highlighted in the application include:

• Current and future clinicals (students)
• Other job experiences
• Volunteer activities
• Research activities
• Continuing education

Application availability

This online application will be available in October.

Application timeline

• We consider applications on a rolling basis until our cohort is filled. Upon submission, we review applications and set up interviews within a month.  If offered a position, we ask candidates to accept within 72 hours.
• Our program starts in late June/early July

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the Orthopedic Physical Therapist Residency Program you must:

• Be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Be eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Wisconsin
• Obtain an NPI number prior to starting the residency program

New graduates with a demonstrated interest in orthopedic physical therapy are encouraged to apply.

To obtain information on licensing, contact the Wisconsin Department of Licensing.