At Sheltering Arms Institute, we are dedicated to advancing the science of physical rehabilitation by helping future professionals on their educational and training journeys. Explore our opportunities for students below!
Student Opportunities
Sheltering Arms Institute offers the following opportunities for individuals currently enrolled in accredited graduate-level programs, as well as pre- and post-graduate students.
Individuals who require observation hours as an application prerequisite for a graduate program, or those who wish to learn more about a specific discipline.
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Sheltering Arms Institute offers placements for students currently enrolled in accredited graduate-level programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and therapeutic recreation.
To arrange a placement, please ask your school’s placement coordinator to contact the appropriate advisor in your field of study:
Jessi Vaught, PT, DPT, NCS
Inpatient Physical Therapy Advisor
Jessica.Vaught@sai.rehab
Caitlin Larkins, PT, DPT, CBIS, Cert. DN
Outpatient Physical Therapy Advisor
Caitlin.Larkins@sai.rehab
Caitlin Wright, MOT, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS
Occupational Therapy Advisor
Caitlin.Wright@sai.rehab
Ali Holmes, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Speech-Language Pathology Advisor
Alina.Holmes@sai.rehab
Liz Creasman, MS, CTRS, C-IAYT
Recreation Therapy Advisor
elizabeth.creasman@sai.rehab
Sheltering Arms Institute’s physical therapy neurological residency program is offered in partnership through VCU College of Health Professions – School of Physical Therapy. A residency program in neurologic physical therapy is one way that Sheltering Arms Institute and our partners are leaders in the science of rehabilitation.
Working with the VCU School of Physical Therapy, we can bring talented leaders into the field as they pursue training necessary to become board-certified neurologic clinical specialists (NCS). Sheltering Arms Institute has several mentors who are specialty certified and provide valuable experience and expertise during the inpatient rehabilitation rotations.
Experiences at several clinical sites are designed to achieve the vision of The Virginia Commonwealth University Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Program while preparing the resident for successful completion of the specialty exam.
The one-year residency includes:
Although residents are expected to contribute to and learn from each component of the program, residents are encouraged to design an experience that provides both a foundation for their continued professional development and challenges their professional growth. The clinical mentors and residency faculty help guide the design of the resident’s individualized experience.
For additional information related to the Physical Therapy Neurological Residency, please contact:
Jessi Vaught
Shadowing opportunities are available through the Student Observer position through our volunteer program. Please click here to apply.
Our clinical rotations are open to students currently enrolled in accredited graduate-level programs. If you have specific questions about what to expect in a student placement at Sheltering Arms Institute, please contact the appropriate advisor in your field of study.
Cait Larkins
Caitlin Wright
Ali Holmes
Liz Creasman
Yes, we work directly with each school’s program to meet individual requirements.
Placements are offered year-round; however, availability varies per discipline
Yes, from our inpatient rehabilitation hospital to our outpatient centers throughout Richmond, student opportunities are available at multiple Sheltering Arms Institute locations. To view all of our locations, please visit www.shelteringarmsinstitute.com/locations.
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