SSM Health Physical Therapy
Neurologic Resident Physical Therapist (PT)
St. Louis, MO
Interested in a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency program? Look no further!
Together with Saint Louis University, SSM Health Physical Therapy offers a 12-month neurologic physical therapy residency program designed to advance licensed physical therapists in their neurologic knowledge, skills and attributes. We accept external applicants and internal applicants (current employees of SSM Health Physical Therapy). Our mission is that, through shared traditions of serving humanity and enhancing lives through quality healthcare, we graduate physical therapists that embody the ideals of excellence in leadership, reflection, and compassion for evidence based clinical practice in neurologic physical therapy.
The program start date is August 4, 2025. Resident physical therapists will be primarily placed at SSM Health Physical Therapy Day Institute, a specialized outpatient rehabilitation program designed for individuals recovering from a traumatic injury or illness. Additional rotations and experiences will include in-patient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient/vestibular and neurotransitional center.
Strong applicants will demonstrate the following:
- A commitment to lifelong learning including the pursuit of Board Certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Professional interests include serving the uninsured or underinsured in an urban environment
- A desire to develop as an instructor for an entry level DPT program
- A history of clinical practice or clinical education experience(s) in the neurologic setting (minimum of 10 weeks)
- Strong fundamental skills in the application of examination and treatment procedures
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
This is a full-time, paid position with benefits.
