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Clinical Residency Program in Neurologic Physical Therapy
The University of Southern California/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation
Center (USC/RLANRC) Clinical Residency Program in Neurologic Physical Therapy
combines the academic resources of a premier physical therapy education and
research institution with the storied history and clinical expertise of one of
the nation's leading rehabilitation centers. Our joint purpose is to provide
vision and leadership in neurologic physical therapy practice.
Mission
The mission of the USC/RLANRC
Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy is to prepare movement dysfunction
specialists in neurologic physical therapy who exhibit professionalism
through:
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient-centered practice
- Commitment to scholarship and advancement of the
field of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Movement dysfunction specialists in
neurologic physical therapy will possess a foundation for neurologic practice in
the theoretical underpinnings of neurologic PT practice, including neuroscience,
motor control and learning, and motivation and behavior change, and build upon
that through evidence-based practice. Program graduates will possess knowledge
and skill in medical and physical therapy differential diagnosis, prognostic and
etiologic insights, and an orientation toward outcomes assessment that lead to
efficient and effective physical therapy interventions and optimal patient
outcomes, including enhanced quality of life and mitigation of
disability.
Scope
Residency graduates will demonstrate
skill in the assessment and treatment of adults with neurologic dysfunction at
any level in the neuraxis (peripheral nerve to cortex) with a stable or
degenerative condition between the acute or chronic stages of the disease
process.
- The program will lead to competence in populations commonly
seen in acute or outpatient rehabilitation (e.g.,
Patterns 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5H of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice,
2001).
- The program will provide exposure to
pediatric populations, intensive care neurologic populations, and
community-support services to chronic populations not actively receiving
reimbursed care (e.g., Patterns 5A, 5B, and 5I).
Residency Training
Residency program goals will be achieved through a combination
of formal and informal educational methods and roles:
- Direct care provision as well as mentored clinical practice
on the inpatient and/or outpatient services of Rancho
Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center or at USC Physical Therapy
Associates. Clinical mentors include USC
neurologic PT faculty as well as Rancho neurologic clinical specialists.
- Mentoring by USC physician neurologists via care provision in
specialty clinics of the Department of Neurology at USC.
- Participation as teaching assistants in courses addressing neurologic
content and skills in USC's entry-level Doctor of Physical
Therapy program.
- Enrollment in coursework for graduate credit at USC
(e.g., Neurological Differential Diagnosis and Therapeutic Intervention).
- Preparation of a case report or scholarly paper for publication
in a peer-reviewed journal.
The Residency begins in late August and runs for a period of one
year.
Prerequisites
Graduates of APTA-accredited entry-level programs in
Physical Therapy may apply for the program. Residents
must be eligible for and obtain licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State
of California at or near the beginning of their residency program. Recent
graduates as well as experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply.
Application and Further Information
For more information or to apply to the USC/RLANRC
Clinical Residency Program in Neurologic Physical Therapy, please
contact:
Beth Fisher, PT, Ph.D.
Telephone: (323) 442-2796
E-mail: bfisher@rancho.org
Shenette Davis
Telephone: (562) 401-7061
E-mail: PT@rancho.org
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