1 on 1 mentorship Pre-Physical Therapy Internship
1 on 1 mentorship Pre-Physical Therapy Internship
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Anderson Sport and Wellnessin Newport Beach CA is seeking students who are interested in gaining experience in the medical setting to join our outpatient orthopedic prephysical therapy internship. This is an opportunity for you to gain hours required to apply for graduate school or complete internship requirements for graduation from your college/university. No previousexperience is required. Schedule is flexible. In this internship you will receive daily mentoring and handson experience in elite sportsoriented physical therapy skills. The therapy technology and methods used at our clinic are primarily found in the professional sports setting. This unpaid internship involves daily mentoring oneonone with a specialist physical therapist. You will learn skills taught in coursework taken after physical therapy school as well as skills taught in physical therapy school. There are two tracks for internship opportunities at Anderson Sport and Wellness. The unpaid internship involves valuable oneonone mentoring and skill development daily in the clinic with a specialist physical therapist. The paid internship we offer involves biweekly mentoring and skill development oneonone for 30 minutes and a weekly small group mentoring session. Space is limited in either track and the internship is competitive. To learn more about our paid prephysical therapy internship track see our ad on Indeed/Handshake or our website.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESinclude the following: Executes therapeutic activities such as teaching exercises and applying modalities and techniques under direct supervision of the therapist training is provided. Cleans sterilizes and prepares equipment in accordance with company policy and guidelines. Cleans and maintains therapy/exercise equipment. Keeps current with laundry and maintains an adequate stock of supplies. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Oneonone mentoring and skill instruction/development DAILYin the clinic with a specialist physical therapist in a sportsoriented cuttingedge physical therapy clinic where a 5star physical therapy client experience is prioritized.
- Gain experience with recreational and elite athletes from a variety of backgrounds.
- Exposure to specialistknowledge and experience in the field of physical therapy many of our techniques and modalities are being applied with the US Olympic teams professional sports and elite Division I college programs.
- Observe evaluation and treatment of patients performed by the physical therapist.
- Learn and execute specialized exercises and myofascial release techniques under supervision.
- Earn hours required for graduate school.
- Improve interpersonal and professional skills by: interacting with patients guiding patients through exercises performing evidencebacked modalities under therapist supervision and receive coaching and feedback.
- Understand physical therapy electronic medical records and documentation systems and gain experience utilizing them under supervision.
- Receiveexposure and training in many unique rehabilitative modalities including but not limited to:
- Cupping/myofascial decompression therapy
- Vibration technology including rapid release technology and purewave technology
- Myofascial release/MELT Method
- Normatec Pulse Technology
- Lumbar/cervical mechanical traction/decompression
- NeuroBioElectric Stimulator (Neubie)
- Frequency Specific Microcurrent
- Participate in a rigorous 3month training program including responsibility to learn specific exercises each week and accountability to apply modalities correctly. There will be weekly quizzes and weekly personal coaching meetings with a seasoned physical therapist.
- Access to our vast video library that contains instructional videos fitness class recordings and more!
- Access to our cuttingedgetechnology for personal use and guidance how to use it for addressing your own health concerns/optimization.
*Applicants must have taken a college anatomy course or be currently enrolled in one
Job Types: This is a highly selective unpaid internship with a 180hour commitment. Most students complete the internship in 34 months. If there is a position open in the clinic when your internship is complete you are eligible to be hired on to our team.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
