Physical Therapy Resident – Neurological Residency Program

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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.

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Physical Therapy Resident – Neurological Residency Program

Program Start Date: August 2026

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Business Hours

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

Discover Your Path to Becoming a Neurological Clinical Specialist!

Vanderbilt Health’s Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Program—developed in partnership between the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute (PBPRI) at Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Belmont University—is designed for early-career physical therapists who are passionate about advancing their expertise in neurological rehabilitation.

This 1-year (12‑month), 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 Health’s 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 You’ll 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

• Parkinson’s 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 We’re 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 evidence‑based practice are essential. This position is based in an outpatient clinic, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality neurologic care.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited