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Baylor Scott & White Neurologic and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residencies - Waco

Baylor Scott and White Health and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Neurological Residency

The BSWH-UMHB Neurologic Residency seeks to prepare residents for advanced physical therapy practice addressing neurologic conditions across the continuum of care.

Baylor Scott and White Health - Baylor University Orthopaedic Residency

The BSWH-BU Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency is a 12-month clinical and educational experience to become a specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy.

 
 

About the Neurologic Program

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.

Accreditation

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

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.

Statistics

  • Number of current active participants: 2
  • Number of graduates: 2
  • OCS: TBD
  • Number of employed: 2

The resident can expect clinical learning experiences in the acute care setting, an inpatient rehab facility, and an outpatient neuro rehab clinic at Baylor Scott & White – Hillcrest in Waco.

Clinical locations will be primarily located in Waco, with some opportunities for alternate locations in Temple, Texas, pending appropriateness.

Didactic learning experiences will be in person at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, with some asynchronous learning as needed.

Nate Magnuson, PT, DPT

Nate Magnuson received his BS from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Dominican University in Orangeburg, New York. Nate is an ABPTS board certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He is also working on becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists through Bellin College and Evidence in Motion.

Antonia Silva, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS

Antonia earned her B.S. in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She has practiced in a variety of inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, and has served as presenter for several continuing education courses. In addition to serving as Program Coordinator and Mentor for the BSWH-UMHB Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, Antonia has over four years of experience as Associate Faculty for the Baylor University DPT program, and 7 years as Staff Education Program Coordinator for the BSWH Rehabilitation Department. Antonia is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions with a special interest in CVA and SCI.

Kristi Trammell, PT, DPT, NCS, ADCE, EdD

Dr. Kristi Trammell is an associate professor in the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) DPT program. She also serves as the program's Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Curriculum Coordinator for the Baylor Scott & White Health/UMHB Neurologic PT Residency Program. Dr. Trammell has worked in various settings, including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing facilities. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 2004 and her MPT and transitional DPT from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2007 and 2012, respectively. She recently completed her Doctor of Education degree from A.T. Still University in September 2023. She has concentrated her clinical practice in neurorehabilitation and acute care/critical care and became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy in 2018.

About the Orthopaedic Program

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.

Accreditation

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

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.

The BSWH-BU Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency is a 12-month clinical and educational experience to become a specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. The residents will have exposure to different orthopaedic and sport settings, as well as teaching at Baylor University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program during their lab immersions. A typical week would be in the clinic Monday-Thursday from 8-5, with dedicated didactic time on Fridays.

The didactic portion of the residency will occur virtually and at the BU DPT Campus in Waco. Research and teaching portions of the residency will also occur at BU’s DPT Campus. The teaching portions will be during BU’s DPT musculoskeletal lab intensives totaling about four weeks throughout the course of the program.

Settings

Over the course of the 12 months the residents will spend the majority of their time in an outpatient orthopaedic setting. Their time will be broken up by a 2-3 month rotation at Baylor Scott and White’s outpatient sports clinic.

Trevor Carlson, PT, DPT

Program Director

Trevor Carlson received his bachelor’s degree at Bethel University in Minnesota, his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Montana. He is a CARF surveyor, traveling across the country to accredit rehabilitation hospitals and provide consultation. He is a member of the APTA and the Health Policy & Administration (HPA) section. Trevor is adjunct faculty at Baylor University and the University of Mary Hardin Baylor (UMHB), the director for Neurologic and Orthopedic residencies, and the director of Rehab Services for Baylor Scott & White Health in Waco, TX.

Nate Magnuson, PT, DPT

Residency Coordinator

Nate Magnuson received his BS from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Dominican University in Orangeburg, New York. Nate is an ABPTS board certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He is also working on becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists through Bellin College and Evidence in Motion.

Casey Unverzagt, PT, DPT, DSc

Academic Coordinator

Casey Unverzagt is a Clinical Assistant Professor for Baylor University’s DPT program. Dr. Unverzagt received his Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Puget Sound (2003), DPT degree from Slippery Rock University of PA (2006), and his Doctorate of Science in Orthopaedic and Manual Therapy from Andrews University in Michigan (2014). He completed a sports residency in the state of Washington, and is an ABPTS board certified Orthopaedic and Sports Clinical Specialist. Dr. Unverzagt also completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic and Manual Therapy from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions.

Dr. Tyler Freck

Dr. Hannah Lewis

Program Locations

Outpatient care

Baylor Scott & White MacArthur Outpatient Rehabilitation
2201 MacArthur Dr Ste 100, Waco, TX 76708

Clinical inpatient care

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest*
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712

* Both acute care and inpatient rehab settings

Didactic portion

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Baylor Circle, Belton, TX 76513

Benefits

Rate of pay is 76% of a physical therapist’s salary, paid out every two weeks, to accommodate the non-clinical time in mentoring and training.

The resident will be an employee of BSWH and will be eligible for full-time benefits, including medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k matching, and more. In addition, residents will gradually accrue 3+ weeks of PTO, although PTO during the first 3-months is not encouraged.

About the benefits package

Education Stipend

BSWH values the advancement of practice and commitment to lifelong learning. An education stipend will be provided at $1500 during the residency and up to three paid days (in addition to PTO) for pre-approved continuing education expenses, which could include national conferences.

Requirements and How to Apply

Academic Requirements

Students in good standing are welcome to apply in the final year of their academic programs.

If accepted to the residency, candidates must have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program and be fully licensed before the start of the program.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through RF-PTCAS.

Apply at RF-PTCAS

Contact Us

Antonia Silva,
Residency Coordinator Neurologic Residency
Email: Antonia.Silva@BSWHealth.org

Nate Magnuson,
Residency Coordinator Orthopaedic Residency
Email: Nathan.Magnuson@BSWHealth.org

For general questions:
Trevor Carlson,
Residency Director
Email: Trevor.Carlson@BSWHealth.org

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