Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Program

About the Neuro PT Residency Program

The Neurological Residency Program provides practicing physical therapists with advanced training in neurologic:

The program also places an emphasis on using research and the literature to maintain practice within the scope of evidence-based physical therapy.

UPMC Centers for Rehab Services funds the program, housed within UPMC Mercy Hospital, Institute of Rehabilitation for the inpatient experience.

Clinics for outpatient neuro PT training include:

Licensed physical therapists that have already completed an entry-level program who want to:

The Neurological PT Residency Program runs 12 successive months starting in August.

As part of the "Continuing Education” Plan of Study, you will participate in a planned Neurological Residency Program curriculum. You will also enroll in the Neuroconsortium, sponsored by the University of Southern California.

These courses promote advanced clinical decision-making in the evaluation and treatment of neurologic disorders such as:

Along with advanced coursework, you will attend:

Clinical practice: M-Th 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mentoring: About 4 hours per week during clinical practice.
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) Grand Rounds: F Noon-1:00 p.m.
Teaching assistance (Pitt DPT neuromuscular program): Tuesday or Thursday mornings when appropriate.
Didactic neurology residency modules: Neuroconsortium webinars on Wednesday nights.

Chris Venus, PT, NCS
Program Director
Centers for Rehab Services — 2310 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 586-6900
venusc@upmc.edu

Core Faculty:

To learn more, contact Chris Venus, PT — Neuro PT Residency Program Director: