Physical Therapy Resident – Neurological Residency Program

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. 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: 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. Position Overview Full‑time, 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 full‑time Vanderbilt Health benefits Why Join Vanderbilt Health? At Vanderbilt, you’ll 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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission: personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. Making Health Care Personal. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At VUMC, we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. We value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and discovery, and seek to be a place where everyone has the chance to thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint in towns and communities across the region. We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more. Our growing health system has more than 1,700 licensed hospital beds at: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital It’s also home to hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region. We serve our community with many unique and specialized services including the Level 1 Trauma Center, a highly experienced Transplant Center that does the most heart transplants in the world, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lung Institute, Burn Center and many more. World-leading academic departments and centers make scientific discoveries, advance clinical care and train the next generation of health care professionals. Our robust research enterprise consistently ranks among the highest in the country as measured by peer-reviewed grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals, including being nationally ranked in multiple medical specialties for treating the most complex conditions in adults and children by US News and World Report. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in the southeast in 2024. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in Making Health Care Personal.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
An active Tennessee State Physical Therapy License is required before hire

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