Length of Study: 12 months
Entrance Date: Aug. 2, 2027
Tuition: None
Salary: Resident will be a paid employee of Sanford Health. Pay will reflect time spent with mentors, didactic
coursework, research, presentations, projects and mentoring time.
Benefits: Residents will receive full-time benefits through Sanford Health, including but not limited to health and
dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, life insurance and an employee retirement plan.
Overview: This program will provide residents with accelerated study in the area of neurologic physical therapy
to prepare for advanced clinical practice and successful completion of the American Board of Physical Therapy
Specialties Neurologic Specialist Certification Exam. The program includes one-on-one clinical mentoring,
didactic education, as well as preparation to participate in research and presentations.
Location:
Sanford South University
Physical Therapy
1720 S. University Drive, Fargo ND
Sanford Medical Center - Fargo
Physical Therapy
5225 23rd Ave. S., Fargo ND
Residents must:
- Be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited
physical therapy program by the start of the residency year.
- Hold a current physical therapy license for the state of North Dakota effective by the start of the
residency year.
- Be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and neurologic section.
- Complete at least one student affiliation or have clinical experience as a licensed PT in the area of neurologic physical therapy.
Residents will be selected by the Admissions Committee who:
- Exhibit high standards of professional behaviors, leadership potential and desire.
- Demonstrate strong potential for exceptional clinical reasoning in the application
of examination and treatment related to neurologic practice.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Present favorable letters of reference.
- Are committed to the physical therapy
profession and neurologic specialization.
Apply Online
Only completed applications will be accepted and must include:
- Two professional reference request forms
- A personal statement (limit two pages)
- A current resume
Please contact Scott Brown by phone at (701) 234-7902, or by email at
Scott.Brown@SanfordHealth.org or Suzanne.McConn@SanfordHealth.org with any questions.
- All completed applications will be reviewed within 30 days of the published deadline. Selected applicants for
interview will be contacted by phone, in person, or electronically.
- Acceptance into the program is pending that the candidate meets all conditions of employment of the
Sanford Health system. Applicants will be notified of their status in the program in writing within 60 days of
the published deadlines.
- Dates:
- Accepting applications: Oct. 1, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2027
- Interview date: March 2027
- Program dates: Aug. 2, 2027 - July 28, 2028
Residents receive didactic training in neurologic physical therapy-related topics. At the completion of this
program, residents will demonstrate competence in all areas as described in the current American Board of
Physical Therapy Specialist’s (ABPTS) description of advanced specialty practice in neurologic physical therapy.
A variety of learning experiences are used including self-directed study, lectures, presentations, teaching
experience and interactive learning.
Learning topics include:
- Neurologic Examination, Evaluation, and Differential Diagnosis
- Neurologic Anatomy and Physiology/Diagnostic Imaging
- Clinical Application and Motor Learning
- Current Concepts of Neurologic Physical Therapy:
- Functional Movement Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Balance and Vestibular
- Degenerative disorders
- Congenital disorders
