Physical Therapy Neurologic Residency

• All clinical experiences and direct patient care hours occur on the Barrow Neurological Institute campus
• Clinical settings include:
  • Acute care at Barrow Neurological Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
  • Barrow Neuro-Rehabilitation Center (IRF)
  • Barrow Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Center
  • Observation hours in the Barrow Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, SCI Wellness Clinic, Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center, Multiple Sclerosis Program, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program
• 150 hours of 1:1 clinical mentoring
• Faculty include therapists with ABPTS certification in neurology as well as over 50 staff members who have in-depth experience with neurologic patient care
• Didactic portion of the program is provided by the Neurologic Physical Therapy Professional Education Consortium as well as on-site Barrow Rehab Grand Rounds and Barrow symposiums

• Salary and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance as well as paid time off
• Variety of unique clinical and didactic learning experiences
• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects and clinical education
• Clinical care includes use of advanced technology and robotics
• Access to the hospital library with librarian performed literature searches, full text articles, journals, books, and databases

• To provide the resident with high-level, comprehensive clinical experiences and mentorship
• To prepare residents to become physical therapists who provide dignified care that is evidence based to patients with neurological conditions
• Maintain ABPTRFE accreditation
• Achieve exceptional outcomes
• The program is sustainable

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be a graduate from an accredited physical therapy program
• Applicants must have a valid unrestricted Arizona physical therapist license
• Clinical experience with neurologic patients is preferred
• Cost of program: $2,600.00
• ABPTRFE Fact Sheet
• View eligibility policy

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through RF-PTCAS and include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Two letters of reference (one professional, one personal)
• Unofficial transcripts from physical therapy program
• Personal statement that incorporates the following:
• Provide a personal or professional experience where you have demonstrated one of our organization’s core values: collaboration, compassion, inclusion, integrity, and excellence. Please include the circumstances, outcome, and how this relates to your desire to pursue a neurologic residency program.

Important Dates

Application period opens: December 1
Application deadline: February 15

For more information, please contact:
Risa Maruyama, PT, MPT
Director, Neurologic Residency Program
Barrow Neurological Institute and St Joseph’s Hospital
Risa.Maruyama@DignityHealth.org or (602) 406-3720