Physical Therapy Resident – Neurological Residency Program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Organization:

Pi Beta Phi Rehab Clinical Staff

Job Summary:

Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is seeking applicants for a PT I term position in the 1-year (12 month) Neurological Residency Program in Physical Therapy. The Neurological Residency Program is a joint venture between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Belmont University and is designed to prepare the resident to sit for the Neurological Clinical Specialist (NCS) examination.

Physical Therapy Resident Neurological Residency Program

Program Start Date: August 2026

Schedule: MondayFriday Business Hours

Employment Type: Full-Time Salaried Term Position (12 Months)

Discover Your Path to Becoming a Neurological Clinical Specialist!

Vanderbilt Healths Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Programdeveloped in partnership between the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Belmont Universityis designed for early-career physical therapists who are passionate about advancing their expertise in neurological rehabilitation.

This 1-year (12month) full-time salaried term position prepares the resident to sit for the Neurological Clinical Specialist (NCS) examination through structured clinical practice didactic coursework interdisciplinary collaboration and exceptional mentorship from leaders in the field.

This is an opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients recovering from acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.

About Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI)

PBPRI is Vanderbilt Healths outpatient interdisciplinary neurological rehabilitation program serving patients with complex neurological diagnoses. Physical Therapists work alongside experts in occupational therapy speech-language pathology social work seating and mobility and multidisciplinary specialty clinics. The team is known for providing evidence-based patient-centered care in a collaborative innovative environment.

What Youll Do as a Physical Therapy Resident

Clinical Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with a broad spectrum of neurological conditions including:

Acquired brain injury and traumatic brain injury

Stroke

Multiple sclerosis

Parkinsons disease

Vestibular disorders

Falls risk and balance impairments

Mentorship & Education

Minimum of 150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentoring (average of 4 hours/week)

75 hours of didactic coursework

Weekly teaching lab and observation experiences throughout Vanderbilt Health including:

VUMC Acute Care PT service

Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital

Specialty Clinics Exposure

Opportunities to participate in a variety of specialty clinics including:

Adult Wheelchair Seating and Mobility

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Clinic

Movement Disorder Clinic

Facial Synkinesis Clinic

Additional Opportunities

Interdisciplinary teamwork
Participation in regularly scheduled webinars
Participation in the Institute of Knowledge Translation Advanced Neurologic Physical Therapy Curriculum. Vanderbilt covers all tuition.

Who Were Looking For

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about neurological rehabilitation and motivated to pursue specialization as a Neurological Clinical Specialist. Strong communication collaboration and a commitment to evidencebased practice are essential. This position is based in an outpatient clinic working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver highquality neurologic care.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Licensure / Certification

An active Tennessee State Physical Therapy License is required before hire

Position Overview

Fulltime salaried role
Located in an outpatient clinical setting
Term position lasting approximately 12 months
Term roles exceed six months but do not extend beyond one year
Employment is not guaranteed within or beyond the term limit
Includes fulltime Vanderbilt Health benefits

Why Join Vanderbilt Health

At Vanderbilt youll be part of a nationally recognized medical center committed to clinical excellence professional development and innovation. Our residency graduates have become NCS-certified clinicians educators specialty providers and program leaders across the country.

Grow your clinical expertise. Advance your specialty training. Shape your career in neurological rehabilitation.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

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Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be ...