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Physical Therapy Residency Program


Accelerate your professional development by participating in the Stanford Health Care Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program. Be part of our innovative and dynamic team in an outstanding multi-site medical center with state-of-the-art equipment and world-class medical care. We are looking for passionate, hardworking physical therapists with the desire for superior clinical knowledge and advanced clinical expertise.

This is a developing program, and we are seeking initial Accreditation through the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education

Residency Program Facts 
The Stanford Health Care Acute Care Residency Program's curriculum is designed around world renowned clinical practice, using the resources of our academic medical institution. Each clinical rotation is designed to seamlessly progress through each specialty area of practice within the continuum of Acute Care supplemented with advanced theoretical and didactic coursework.

During the week, residents will receive mentorship from faculty content experts, will facilitate monthly journal clubs and case study presentations, will complete self-guided learning and observation activities, and will engage in clinical teaching opportunities. The residency year will culminate in a comprehensive, evidenced-based capstone project.

Program Outcomes:
Graduation Rate: 100%
Retention Rate: 100%

Program Resources:
Sample Residency Schedule 
Residency Lecture Topics 
Residency Instructional Hours
Financial Planning Tool
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Acute Care PT Resident Spotlight

Kevin Dinh
Hometown: San Jose, CA 

Where did you earn your DPT degree? 
Joint UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy
 
What are your interests and hobbies outside of PT? 
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring new coffee shops, attending concerts, staying active, and immersing myself in all things soccer (patiently awaiting the day that the Premier League finally returns to The Arsenal).
 
What are you most excited to learn about during your residency program? 
During residency, I’m excited to learn from experts in the field so that I can apply this knowledge to my physical therapy practice. I look forward to strengthening my clinical decision-making, advancing my clinical interests, and enhancing my level of interprofessional collaboration.
 
What do you hope to achieve with this program? 
Through Stanford Health, I hope to expand my knowledge and skills across multiple service lines within the acute care setting and to hone my skills as a clinician to serve a diverse array of patient populations and complex diagnoses.
 
Share a fun fact or something unique about yourself. 
I have an oddly and extremely specific allergy to only fried calamari (which is disappointing because it’s delicious). 


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Joshua Buck
Hometown: Turlock, CA
 
Where did you earn your DPT degree?: Fresno State University
 
What are your interests and hobbies outside of PT? Outside of PT, I love to stay active, whether it’s through running, swimming, or exploring national parks. I enjoy trying new food cuisines or restaurants. During PT school, I also developed a passion for indoor rock climbing, which I also enjoy doing in my free time. 
 
What are you most excited to learn about during your residency program?
I am excited to gain a unique insight into all of the different service lines that physical therapists specialize in at Stanford. I am looking forward to collaborating with the healthcare team, solving complex cases, and providing patient-centered care. 
 
What do you hope to achieve in this program?
I hope to become a competent generalist in an acute care physical therapy setting. I also aim to strengthen my application of the clinical and evidence-based skills that I will learn here to hopefully improve the care I provide to my patients as a whole.  
 
Share a fun fact or something unique about yourself.
A fun fact is I have a chocolate lab named Thor! He is very energetic and is the best running buddy.
josh-PTresidency

Program Basics


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Duration August to August
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Location Stanford Health Care Hospitals (300P & 500P)
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Schedule Each resident is scheduled for a minimum of 40 hours per week.  The schedule will vary based on the specialty areas, and may consist of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Cohort Size One to three residents.
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Recruiting Information

Qualifications
The Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program at Stanford Health Care is looking for physical therapists with energy and passion for their profession, ready to move to the next level of clinical practice. Applicants do not have to have a minimum amount of practice in the field.

Eligibility requirements for residency:
  • Graduate from a CAPTE accredited PT program or demonstrated substantial international equivalency (See FAQ)
  • Be a current licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California or a current Licensed Applicant who has passed the California licensure examination.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification for Healthcare Workers.
  • Meet all necessary requirements of Stanford Health Care per review of SHC Human resources to be hired as an employee including passing of background check and pre-employment physical, including TB test.
  • Demonstrate competency in technical skills and clinical reasoning during the interview with the Residency committee.

Application Components

  • Formal application completion
  • Two Professional letters of recommendation
    • ​​​​​​​Your letter should be from people who can best attest to you as a person, and make an excellent case for why you are the best applicant for this position. We do encourage prior clinical instructors and/or scholastic professors.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
Application Timeline
We will be using the centralized RF-PTCAS system and the candidate will also need to apply for a job through our careers website.  
  • October 1, 2024:  Applications Open
  • March 1, 2025:  Applications Close
  • April-May 2025: Initial phone screens with Residency Program Director 
  • May 2025: All applicants will be notifed by this date if selected for an interview. 
  • July 1, 2025: Acceptance into 2025-2026 cohort will be sent via e-mail on or before this date. 
  • Early August: Residency begins
Onboarding Process
Before the residency starts, selected candidates must pass the onboarding process.  This includes verification of:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Background check
  • Occupational health clearance (includes drug test, tuberculosis testing, blood test, and physical evaluation)


​​​​​Watch our Informational Webinar about the PT Residency Program. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Us

For more information about our residency or for any questions, please e-mail: 
Residency Program Email: AcuteCarePTResidency@stanfordhealthcare.org

Residency Program Director: Lauren Stoll, PT, DPT – lstoll@stanfordhealthcare.org