TexPTS Orthopedic Residency
The TexPTS Orthopedic Residency exists to accelerate physical therapist development from novice to specialist in clinical practice by equipping graduates with sharpened clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills through quality, consistent mentoring, guided application of current best evidence, and a commitment to curiosity and life-long learning.
The TexPTS Orthopedic Residency is a clinical residency, utilizing in-clinic Clinical Mentors and TexPTS's own Residency Faculty for hands-on learning and growth through a structured didactic curriculum and systematic approach to mentoring and skill development. We currently serve the cities of Austin and San Antonio as well as surrounding areas.
At present, TexPTS employs 100 board-certified specialists in Orthopedics - and the number grows every year.
Program Outcomes:
| Graduation Rate | ABPTS Certified Graduates | First Time Specialty Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Residency | 96% | 96% | 96%* |
*Outcomes are for unaccredited Residency
graduates; program pending full accreditation.
Residency Faculty
Ben Morgan PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Program Director
Elise Tamburelli PT, DPT, OCS, CSMT, FAAOMPT
Program Coordinator
Hannah Rodriguez
Program Administrator
Christian MacIntyre PT, DPT, OCS
Program Faculty
Tyler Adams PT, DPT, OCS
Program Faculty
Kayte Forester PT, DPT, OCS, CLT
Program Faculty
Caleb Comer PT, DPT, OCS
Program Faculty
Katie Schweitzer PT, DPT, OCS
Program Faculty
For additional questions about the program or how to apply, please contact the TexPTS Education team at [email protected] .