Rizing Tide Foundation

02/23/2026

Rizing Tide scholars elevate their clinical practice beyond excellent patient care—they spot opportunities to push the profession forward.

Devon Morris, PT, DPT, OCS, a 2022 Surge scholar and graduate of Emory University’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, recently contributed to important research examining limitations in commonly used clinical screening tools. Her work highlights how standardized criteria demonstrates serious limitations when applied across patient populations with different phenotypes, underscoring the need for equity-informed clinical decision-making.

Research like this strengthens orthopedic physical therapy by challenging assumptions and improving how clinicians evaluate risk, safety, and care for patients of all different ethnicities.

We’re proud to support scholars who combine clinical excellence with thoughtful inquiry to move the profession forward.

02/12/2026

Drumroll, please! Rizing Tide has an exciting announcement!

We are proud to introduce Tide Pool: a new digital community and formal mentorship platform for DPT students and new graduates.

The Tide Pool community will allow participants to connect with experienced PTs, attend career-focused webinars, explore helpful resources, and join ongoing conversations that support the move from school to practice.

Click here to learn more:

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02/11/2026

Are you a student who's headed to CSM 2026? Wanna win a Theragun? 👀 Then come participate in Rizing Tide's CSM scavenger hunt! 🕵🏾‍♀️

This interactive experience is designed for DPT students who want to explore the Exhibit Hall while making meaningful, low-pressure connections with PT orgs that care about your career development. Here's how to play:

✔️ 1. Pick up a scavenger hunt card at the Rizing Tide booth.
✔️ 2. Channel your inner Nancy Drew and find the other participating booths in the CSM Exhibit Hall between Feb 12–14.
✔️ 3. Engage in real conversations, learn about different PT orgs, and complete your card.
✔️ 4. Submit your card for a chance to win a prize!

We’ll see you at CSM 2026!

02/10/2026

Headed to APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) Feb. 12–14? So are we!

Rizing Tide is exhibiting at CSM 2026, and we’d love to connect in person. Stop by booth #537 to learn about our new programs, our goals for the year ahead—or to simply say hello! 👋🏽

We’re also planning another Rizing Tide networking happy hour, so be sure to check your inbox (or stop by our booth) for details about the event. We can't wait to see you this year!

02/08/2026

Community matters. Representation matters. And no one should feel like they’re navigating this profession alone.

We’re creating new ways for minority DPT students and early-career clinicians to connect, learn, and see themselves reflected in the profession.

Announcement coming soon!

02/07/2026

PT school comes with big goals and a lot of questions about what comes next. Finding the right clinical experiences and career opportunities shouldn’t feel like a guessing game.

We’re working on something designed to connect you earlier in your journey with curated employment and clinical affiliation opportunities, all in one place.

Stay tuned.

02/07/2026

Finding the right mentor can change everything, but knowing where to start is often the hardest part.

We’ve been listening to the questions DPT students and new grads ask most, and we’re building something designed to make support, guidance, and connection easier to find.

More soon!

02/04/2026

We have a graduation to celebrate this month! 🥳 🎓
Congratulations to Asmaa Embaby on officially completing PT school and graduating from Rutgers School of Health Professions!

We’re so proud to see this rising leader join the ranks of her DPT peers. Please join us in congratulating her on this exciting milestone!

02/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Sheree King, PT, CLT-LANA, for leading December's PT Pod webinar on oncology physical therapy, a conversation that sparked a lot of thoughtful discussion about providing care to patients experiencing one of the worst events in their lives.

Sheree reminded us that “over 1.3 million cancer survivors are expected annually—making cancer rehab relevant in every PT setting, from acute care to outpatient to home health.”

Thank you, Sheree, for speaking to our community and preparing them to better-serve cancer survivors at every stage of care.

12/22/2025

Many physical therapists are drawn to oncology for deeply personal reasons. Some have supported a family member through cancer. Others wish they had known how to help after hearing a loved one’s diagnosis. That personal connection often turns into drive and purpose.

Oncology PT is not an easy path, as clinicians often work with patients during their most fearful and vulnerable moments. But for many, it becomes a career rooted in compassion, empathy, and the desire to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.

Helping someone feel more comfortable, regain confidence, or experience relief during a stressful and uncertain time can be profoundly meaningful work. For scholars seeking purpose-driven care, oncology PT offers both challenge and impact in equal measure.

12/18/2025

Cancer survivorship is complex. Patients face evolving (and sometimes isolating) challenges, which is why oncology physical therapists play a critical role in supporting patient journeys. To help our PT Pod explore this specialty, we've invited Dr. Sheree King, PT, CLT-LANA, founder of Ribbons Physical Therapy, to hold a candid conversation about building a career in oncology physical therapy.

Join us on Saturday, December 20, at 7:00 AM PST/ 10:00 AM EST, as Dr. King shares how her path from turned from working in a large hospital cancer center to opening a one-on-one-style private practice for cancer survivors. She'll share everything from clinical and emotional insights to the business realities of this specialty.

Whether you’re curious about oncology PT or exploring niche practice paths, this webinar will provide a valuable and thoughtful perspective that could help guide your career.

📩 Email Belen to learn more and reserve your spot.

12/17/2025

Many PT students have heard of oncology PT but might not know what it actually involves. This highly specialized area within PT is growing quickly as more individuals are diagnosed with cancer. Here are a few things that often surprise people about oncology physical therapy:
• Lymphedema is part of oncology PT care, even though it’s not commonly associated with cancer rehab.
• Oncology PT can take place in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• It’s highly collaborative, with PTs working closely alongside physicians, oncologists, and surgeons.

For Rizing Tide scholars, specialties like oncology PT are a reminder that physical therapy encompasses more than movement. Physical therapy is rooted in care, presence, and supporting people during their most vulnerable moments.