Geriatric PT Residency Open for Applicants for 2025-2026

The James H Quillen VA Health Care System is excited to announce applications are now being accepted in RF-PTCAS for the ABPTRFE candidacy status, Geriatric PT Residency Program!

Applications are being accepted through 6/14/2024. Program start is August 2024. Apply through RF-PTCAS

Some things that make VA Residencies unique:

  • Paid Position ​
  • No Cost Didactic Curriculum ​
  • Accrued Sick Leave and Annual Leave​
  • Federal Holidays (11 days) ​
  • Health Benefits ​
  • (Including Health, Dental and Vision options) ​
  • Nationwide VA Community ​
  • Passionate Mentors/Faculty​
  • Eligible for time towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness

VA Residencies, irrespective of specialty:
-Have a 93% overall specialty exam pass rate
-52% of graduates currently working in the VA post-grad

Some things that make our residency unique:
-Shared foundational classes across specialties
-Dual Board Certified Program Coordinator
-Teaching, Research, and Professional Development Opportunities

For more specifics, feel free to contact me at jennifer.pearcy@va.gov