Education

Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency

Specialize in neurologic physical therapy

OhioHealth’s collaborative approach to neurologic care helps patients heal their mind, body and spirit. As a neurologic physical therapy resident, you will work closely with other therapists as well as neurologists, neurosurgeons and wellness program associates to empower patients and provide the best possible experience at every step of their journey.

At the end of your program you will be fully prepared to practice advanced physical therapy and sit for the certified neurologic clinical specialist examination. You will also be equipped to instruct others as a neuroscience educator and mentor, and have skills to serve in leadership roles throughout your career.

Progress along with patients

The Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency is a unique collaboration between OhioHealth and Ohio University. This relationship ensures you will receive exceptional neuroscience education and hands-on, clinical experience with a variety of diagnoses.

The program follows the path most patients take as they navigate neurologic treatment at OhioHealth. You will spend 32 hours in clinical practice each week, beginning in acute care at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, transitioning to inpatient rehabilitation at the OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital, and concluding with outpatient treatment in the OhioHealth Neurological Rehabilitation in Upper Arlington. Riverside Methodist is nationally recognized as one of the best American hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery.

The eight hours weekly you spend in didactic learning will be supported by advanced literature appraisal, research and teaching neurology content to doctor of physical therapy students through Ohio University.

We will support you professionally and personally

As a neurologic physical therapy resident, you will be set up for success by a strong curriculum and extensive experiences. But that’s not all. You will be supported by talented faculty, develop close bonds with your fellow therapists, and have resources available to you that can only be found at an organization like OhioHealth.