DPT Students

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERNSHIP AT REHAB 2 PERFORM

How to apply:

For college and university Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs, students MUST apply through their program specific clinic coordinator.  If your school does not have a program contact, please reach out directly for specific application and placement information. Due to high demand all potential DPT students are required to go through our application and interview process to ensure a proper fit.  Please direct all email correspondence to Internship@Rehab2Perform.com

Credentials:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher based on a 4.0 system- required
  • Major in a Health and Wellness Degree- preferred
  • CSCS, CFSC, ATC- preferred
  • Desire to pursue Sports Residency and Orthopedic PT career

DPT Student Program Overview

Objective: Each DPT Student will leave their internship with the ability to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of R2P methodology including philosophy and science, assessment and program design, technology and tracking, as well as psychology and customer science.

Highlights

  • Opportunity for students to experience a progressive rehabilitation and sports performance training facility with 1-on-1 mentorship with a Doctorate level trained and licensed physical therapist
  • Curriculum based learning schedule with weekly learning objectives
  • Exposures to evidenced based treatment methods including dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, manual therapy sport specific and functional based therapeutic exercise and activities.
  • 1-on-1 patient care
  • Training in return to sport functional testing and decision making protocols
  • Participation in community events and local injury risk screening and movement assessment with club and high school teams
  • Access to continuing education materials through Medbridge education portals
  • Opportunity to grow professionally through teaching undergraduate and high school interns
  • Weekly clinical in-service meetings with staff centered on evaluation, treatment, philosophy and methodology

Intern Responsibilities

  • Pre-internship reading and R2P requirements
  • Shadow and assist physical therapists with day to day tasks
  • Professionalism in dress and general appropriate conduct
  • Be an active and engaging member of the R2P community

What to Expect from us:

  • Scheduled long term projects and daily lessons developed to emphasize certain performance related topics
  • Thorough explanation of each patient’s rehabilitation program and goals
  • A team approach to your education.  It is our goal to jointly assist you in your development as a student and as a clinician

At R2P, we firmly believe that the best way to foster competent and well-rounded clinicians is through a strong clinical experience.  We are dedicated to establishing strong relationships with our interns and their academic institutions.  We look forward to hearing from your institution soon!