Applying to the Program – Sports Physical Therapy

Application Process

Applying to the Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program should be completed through the American Physical Therapy Association’s centralized application system RF-PTCAS. 

In compliance with the standardized Sports Physical Therapy Residency match process, program applications open on Oct. 1 and close on Nov. 15 each year.

1. Provide proof of graduation from a CAPTE (Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education) accredited Physical Therapy Program.
2. Pass and the National Physical Therapy Board Examination prior to May 15, 2026.
3. Provide proof of a valid Oregon Physical Therapy license prior to May 15, 2026.
4. Provide proof of an up-to-date CPR/BLS certification prior to May 15, 2026.
5. Possess one or more of the following credentials prior to our program start date in June:
   • Oregon ATC license.
   • EMT.
   • EMR / ERA (Emergency Medical Response / Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete).
     • A list of approved EMR/ERA courses can be found on the APTA Sports Section website. For answers to frequently asked questions & more information, please visit our webpage or contact our Program Director

For questions or more information, please contact the Program Director by email or at 541-768-1435.