Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, applicants can expect an interview with members of the admissions committee either virtually (Zoom) or in-person. On-site interviews are at the applicant’s own expense. Interviews typically occur in January. See How to Apply for more information related to the application and interview process.

Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by early February. They will have two weeks to accept the position. If they decline, additional offers will be made from the waitlist.

At this time, the UNMC Orthopedic PT Residency program may accept up to two residents each year.

The program begins around August 1st and runs through the 3rd week in August the following year.

More information regarding Nebraska Licensure can be found at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Yes, the resident must be licensed to practice in the state of Nebraska, that may include having compact privileges.  More information on the PT compact.

A resident is paid about 80% of a comparable PT (working 30 hours/week) in an outpatient PT setting (2025 rate is approximately $48,000 plus benefits).

No

• Yes, benefits include: health insurance, worker’s compensation coverage, 15-days of paid-time-off, and liability insurance (vision, dental, and retirement not covered).
• UNMC will also cover the costs of registration and travel to attend the APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting.

The majority of the residents’ clinic and didactic time will be spent on the main UNMC campus, which may be accessed by several bus lines. The resident may occasionally need to travel elsewhere throughout the Omaha metro area for learning experiences such as observations with other healthcare providers.

Omaha is recognized for being an affordable place to live with a cost of living reported between 8 to 11.5% below the national average. Find out more on Moving to Omaha.

UNMC does not have housing available on-campus for PT residents. The UNMC and UNO campuses are located nearby, and multiple housing options are available. Apartment prices range from approximately $600 to $1200/month. These websites may be useful in locating area housing:

• College of Medicine Housing Opportunities
• Walk score (Apartments near the University of Nebraska Medical Center)

Check out these helpful links:

• Tips for Applicants
• American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education
• Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• ORF-SIG: Residency / Fellowship Special Interest Group
• Orthopaedic Clinical Specialty Certification

Previous residents:

• 2021-2022 cohort:
  • Renee Herbers
  • Caleb Nabower
• 2022-2023 cohort
  • Henamari Ybay
• 2023-2024 cohort:
  • Kirsten Wagner