24Hands on Health #1117
PO Box 4175
2300 Pennsylvania Ave., 4-C
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 656-7882
E-mail:  Anwilknson@aol.com
Students will have the option to learn about similar treatment methods that are applied to animals, mostly horses and dogs. In addition, students can participate in hippotherapy and watsu water therapy. This clinic specializes in manual therapy techniques, including myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, joint mobilization, PNF, as well as soft tissue mobilization. These approaches are used to treat patients with dysfunctions such as joint, back, neck and/or head pain often seen in cases such as chondromalacia, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, strains, and sprains. Also, students will gain first hand knowledge of certain business procedures often observed in a private practice setting.
CCCE: Ann Wilkinson,  PT
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HEALTHSOUTH Website:   www.healthsouth.com

26HEALTHSOUTH-Northern Virginia Area #1358
9409K Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA   22015
(703) 425-1800
(703) 425-1803
E-mail:  sydney.sawyer@healthsouth.com
See CSIF form.
Coordinates all facilities in Northern Virginia through Burke office.
CCCE:  Sydney W. Sawyer, PT
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25HEALTHSOUTH Scottsdale Rehab Hospital #1471
Physical Therapy Dept.
9630 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ  85260
(480) 551-5442
E-mail:  cathy.joseph@healthsouth.com
Scottdale Rehabilitation Hospital is a 46 bed Acute Care Rehabilitation Hospital located on the northeast corner of 96th Street and Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale.  We provide services to an adolescent/adult population 16 years old and up.  We have a staff of 3 PT’s and 3 PTA’s who see our inpatients and a staff of 4 ½ PT’s and 4 PTA’s who see our outpatients.  Patient population in both areas include patients who have had strokes, traumatic brain injury, lower extremity amputations, some patients with spinal cord injuries, as well as patient’s with pre- and post-op orthopedic, general medicine, surgery and respiratory conditions.  We have a comprehensive Pulmonary, Pain, and Day Program and have recently started a Golf Program.Learning experiences include weekly department meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, routine in-services, FIMS training, CPR training, and specific training related to treatment needs of the patients.
Inpatient therapists work with a team that is coordinated by one of our Physiatrist.  Each team includes an OT, COTA, PT, PTA, ST, Case Manager, Nurse, and MD.  When appropriate the team also utilizes the expertise of our Respiratory Therapist, Dietitian, and Neuro/Medical Psychologist.
Our Outpatient Therapy Department takes referrals from the community.  Our multidiscipline outpatients are reviewed routinely at our interdisciplinary team meetings.  These meetings include OT, PT, ST, Medical Psychology, a Social Worker/Case Manager as needed and the Outpatient Medical Director.  The Physical Therapists have a PTA that primarily assists in coordinating the PT Outpatient Treatment Care. We have a very fast paced clinic and students need to be organized, self assured and not afraid to ask questions when in doubt.Cathy Joseph, OTR/L coordinates the PT and OT Clinical Education.
CCCE:  Cathy Joseph, OTR/L
Room and Board is the responsibility of the student.  The facility does not provide any assistance.  Lunch is provided during working hours.
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23HEALTHSOUTH #1330
454C Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD  21146
(410) 544-6988
CCCE:  Michael Clune, PT
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24 HEALTHSOUTH  #1001
1 Branca Road
E. Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 933-1112
CCCE: Allison Merema, PT
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96HEALTHSOUTH Harmarville Rehab Hosp #106
Guys Run Road, PO Box 11460
Pittsburgh, P{A  15238-0460
(412) 826-2701
HRC was established in 1954 as a private, non-profit organization. It has 200 in-patient beds, and an active out-patient program. Patients are referred here from the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The majority of the patients fall into one or more of the following categories:
1) neurologically impaired, 2) spinal cord injured, 3) amputees, 4) orthopedic disorders and/or chronic pain, 5) miscellaneous disease. Patients of all ages above 15 years are accepted for admission.
Staff: 24 PTs, 3 PTA, 11 Aides, 1 Secretary
CCCE: Susan Wisneski, PT
On first day of assignment report to CCCE in the PT Department at 8:00 AM. Students should expect an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM workday. Dress Regulations: professional looking street clothes--no jeans. The center will mail students a self-evaluation to be completed prior to affiliation. Directions: Will be included in information packet. Students are required to have TB test, Rubella Titer, and Hepatitis B shots. It is highly recommended that students have cars; parking is provided without charge. The center provides a housing list but arrangements are responsibility of the student. The fees vary from $30-50/wk. Most include kitchen privileges.
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24HEALTHSOUTH Medical Ctr. #115
1201 11th. Ave. South, Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 930-4700
(800) 316-9059
We have the main hospital acute setting staffed with 4 PTs, and two PTAs for 219 beds. The diagnoses that we treat are primarily sports/orthopedic injuries, total joint replacements, back surgeries, as well as a small number of neurological diagnoses. The type of student that we are looking for in this setting would be some of the first year students or first or second affiliations that would require sound goniometric and muscle testing skills. We carry a varying load from 8-12 BID patients. We have two outpatient satellite facilities that are outside of the Birmingham downtown area, located approximately 20 minutes from the hospital They see a variety of patients as well, however their main emphasis is on the sports/ortho diagnoses. They are staffed with a PT and a PTA, and treat approximately 20-36 patients per day. The type of student that we are looking for in those clinics are those that may be in their first orthopedic affiliation and not up to a full demanding orthopedic load. They should have had instructions in evaluations and modalities, as well as therex.
Our main outpatient facility is located in the hospital on the main floor and it is staffed with approximately 10 PT and 10 ATCs. They work as a team and are responsible to treat 26-32 patients per day per team. They treat a variety of diagnoses also with primarily sports/ortho making up 75% of the practice. We also have four therapists that are specialists in treating the spine, and if you have a student interested in this rotation you would need to make note of it when you schedule your students. We also have a therapeutic pool for those students interested in adding hydrotherapy to their treatment regimen. Our outpatient center has a more demanding pace, and requires more advanced skills and more independent students. We reserve this setting for final affiliations or those that wish to specialize in the area of Sports medicine. Other perks that our center offers is: housing based on a first come first serve basis, a fully stocked medical library that has a number of different journals, a biomechanics lab where research is conducted, a million dollar surgical viewing room where students are allowed to view surgeries, as well as a fitness center where the student may work out for no expense. We also offer three inservices a week performed by different therapists and/or doctors at our facility, journal review, as well as ongoing continuing education that is available for no cost.
CCCE:
Call for housing list. Cost from $300-400 per month.
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26HEALTHSOUTH Bakersfield Rehab Hospital #782
Physical Therapy Dept.
5001 Commerce Drive
Bakersfield, CA  93309
(661) 323-5500 X4504 vm
HEALTHSOUTH Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital is a 60-bed acute rehab hospital located two hours north of Los Angeles in the San Joaquin Valley. Outpatient rehab is also offered for neurological and orthopedic clients. We have two satellite outpatient orthopedic clinics as well, one in Bakersfield and one in Tehachapi (45 minutes east of Bakersfield). A variety of diagnosis are treated by the inpatient and outpatient staff including: SCI, amputees, TBI, stroke, pulmonary and general neurological and orthopedic problems. Aquatic physical therapy is incorporated in the treatment plan for both inpatient and outpatient clients. Emphasis is on a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Weekly inservice or staff meetings are offered with participation in weekly team meetings for all students working on the inpatient unit.
CCCE: Dawn Thompson, PT
Staff:  10 PTs, 4 PTAs, 4 aides
We now provide free housing. Each student is provided with one free meal from our cafeteria.
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95HEALTHSOUTH #42
114 Forbes St.
Annapolis, MD 21401-1502
(410) 263-3221
Annapolis/Severna Park, MD
E-Mail: michael.clune@healthsouth.com
Outpatient sports medicine private practice. Located thirty minutes from Baltimore. Emphasis on a younger athletic population, with many peripheral joint injuries and surgeries, i.e., ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repairs, meniscectomies, ankle sprains and surgical procedures, and fractures. Also see a high percentage of spine injuries, such as herniated discs, muscle strains, facet blocks, and spinal surgeries. Frequent total joint replacements, occasional CVA's and amputees. Learning experiences include monthly staff inservices, surgical observation, athletic training coverage, video gait analysis, and weekly inservices on topics of interest to student. Also, heavy emphasis on manual techniques.
Staff: 5 PTs, 2 PTA, 3 aides
CCCE: Michael Clune, PT
Housing arrangements are possible if CCCE notified first. Students should expect a workday of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Clinic has a kitchen, complete with a microwave and refrigerator; two delis are nearby. Car recommended. Dress Regulations: Lab coat, no sneakers, name tag. Men - tie. Otherwise casual.
95 south to 695 east (Beltway just north of Baltimore), to 97 south to Rt. 50 east. Take Rt. 70 exit (Rowe Blvd). Bear right off exit ramp, at first light take left onto Melvin Avenue. Caremark is right there on corner of Melvin Avenue and Forbes St.
Pts./Day-70
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95HEALTHSOUTH Cary Sports Therapy Ctr. #33
101 SW Cary Pkwy, Suite 10
Cary, NC  27511
(919) 467-7678
E-mail:  Michael.Shank@healthsouth.com
Cary Sports Therapy Center is a private physical therapy practice concentrating in orthopedic and sports related rehabilitation. Our center's clientele consists primarily of pathologies and dysfunctions involving extremities and, typically is only involved with rehabilitation of the back of neck as it is related to sports injuries. A large number of these extremity (knee & shoulder) pathologies include both operative and non-operative conditions.
CCCE: Michael Shank, PT
Students should expect a workday from 8, 8:30AM to 5, 5:30 PM respectively. Dress Regulations: Men-casual shirt, tie and slacks or a nice shirt, tie and slacks. Women-Casual slacks and blouse. Students need to send information concerning previous background that is pertinent to this setting, previous affiliations and skill areas that have not been taught in school yet prior to their arrival at our clinic.
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95HEALTHSOUTH MountainView Hosp. #191
1160 Van Voorhis Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 598-1100
(800) 388-2451
E-mail:  Teresa.Rice@Healthsouth.com
Mountain View is a specially designed free-standing 80 bed acute rehabilitation hospital located in Morgantown, West Virginia, home of the West Virginia University Physical Therapy School. It is 1 1/2 hours south of Pittsburgh and 3 1/2 hours west of Washington, D.C. Patient care is established in the following specialty programs: Stroke, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, Brain Injury, Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord, Pediatric, Balance and Vestibular, Pulmonary and Ventilator Independence, and Outpatient. Learning experiences include departmental and hospital wide inservices, interdisciplinary team conferences, various clinical program meetings and education, various diagnostic support groups, interdisciplinary co-treatments, and an opportunity to work alongside other physical therapy students affiliating from 10 schools. Specialty areas include NDT approaches, wheelchair clinic, prosthetic and orthotic assessment and training, serial casting, therapeutic pool, "Smarta Balance Master" postural biofeedback, surface EMG biofeedback, Biodex and Cybex exercise equipment, balance and vestibular retraining, and community re-entry.
Staff: 18 PTs, 3 PTAs, 5 PT in-patient aides, 1 PT out-patient aide, 1 aquatics coordinator
CCCE: Tracy Rice, PT/Karen Savage, PT
Free parking. In order to contribute to a normalizing environment for patients, students are asked to wear neat, clean, practical street clothes. Hospital type uniforms are not acceptable. Housing is available from nearby residential units offering transient rates.
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24HEALTHSOUTH Reading Rehabilitation Hospital #240
Physical Therapy Dept.
1623 Morgantown Road
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 796-6292
A rehabilitation hospital located on approximately 200 acres. Each patient seen according to
disability with a PT and PTA in charge of each team. Each student will work in one of the program
areas available. Programs include: 1) Neuro; 2) Head Injury; 3) Comprehensive. A large pool is also available. Students will have the opportunity to observe other disciplines.
Staff: 8 PTs, 6 PTAs, 1.5 Aides
CCCE: Carol Frech, PT
On the first day of assignment, report to CCCE in the West Gym, "B" level at 8:00 AM. The hospital provides free room and board; if housing required, report to the switchboard operator in the front
lobby between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM the Sunday before affiliation (after prior arrangements with
CCCE). Students should expect an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM workday (may vary depending on team
assignment). Dress Regulations: Name tag mandatory, no jeans, full dress code
information available upon confirmation of affiliation..
Directions: 422 W to 724 W to Rt. 10 S (hospital on Rt. 10). Turnpike to Morgantown Exit--176 N
to Green Hills exit to Rt. 10 N.Housing-free if available;
free meals/parking.
Pts./Day-165
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24HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Ctr. #304
Parkside Professional
32 Northeast Drive, Suite 203
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3458
Outpatient office located next to Hershey Park. Practice treats a variety of diagnoses with an emphasis on orthopedics and sports medicine patients following injury and/or surgery. Referral base comes from family physicians, orthopedists, podiatrists, and dentists. Practice also presently has outside contracts with Milton Hershey High School, Cedar Crest High School and Palmyra High School as well as Hershey High School.  Learning experiences include EMG observation, aquatic therapy, opportunity to observe pediatric P.T., and FCE and occasional industrial rehab observation opportunities.
Staff: 2 F/T PTs, 1 P/T PT, 3 F/T PTAs, Athletic Trainers, 2 Receptionists
CCCE: Christine L. Harvey, MPT
Please contact CCCE regarding hours and first day of assignment. Hours will depend upon clinician acting as CI.  Dress Regulations: Nice street clothes (no jeans, sneakers or shorts). If housing is required call CCCE (for possible arrangements with local family). Directions: PA turnpike to Lebanon-Hershey exit. Take 322 East. Right onto Homestead Rd. and then right onto 422 (Chocolate Ave.), right on 743 (@PNC Bank), follow to stop sign, straight @ stop sign to 1st right (Northeast Dr.), 2nd bldg. on right. If you should require additional directions, check online at www.Healthsouth.com or call facility..
Pts./Day-60
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24HEALTHSOUTH Sports Med. #944
& Rehabilitation Center
190 Highway 18, Suite 203
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 846-0222
HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center is an outpatient clinic which deals primarily with orthopedic and sports physical therapy. HEALTHSOUTH corporation owns the facility along with over 1300 other outpatient centers and rehabilitation hospitals throughout the country. The East Brunswick facility is 7200 square feet in size including gym area, industrial rehabilitation room, therapist's charting office, reception area and dining room. The center has a variety of exercise equipment, some computer guided, to provide objective data to document patient progress. The HEALTHSOUTH physical therapy department offers various programs and opportunities for staff and students. An aquatics program is available for patients to facilitate early intervention, and to decrease pain. A spinal care program is also available which includes educating patients in lumbar stabilization and back school. In-services are regularly scheduled for all staff members to encourage educational growth and sessions can be arranged for surgery observation. Students have an opportunity to interact with different health care professionals including administrators, occupational therapists and physicians.
Staff: 4 PT, 1 OT, 2 Aides
CCCE: Lori Stitcher, PT
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20HEALTHSOUTH Sports Med.  #1327
& Rehab Center
Physical Therapy Dept.
526 N. Elam Avenue, Ste 101
Greensboro, NC  27403
(336) 854-2929
 www.healthsouth.com
Outpatient orthopedic & industrial rehabilitation. Located between Winston-Salem & Greensboro, NC. Diagnosis & ages most commonly treated:  60% spinal, 40% extremity; some industrial/job site visit available. Ages 15-80. Other learning experiences:  Hand therapist/OT & McKenzie trained PT at our Greensboro office. Functional capacity evaluations at both offices. Surgery observation at Greensboro Orthopedic Center. Other information which sets clinic apart: Clinical instructor has a Masters in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Clinic uses computer charting system.
CCCE:  Gina Holland, PT, MOMT
Staff:  Currently 1 PT/1 front office person; ATC from our Greensboro facility helps out when needed. Room and board not provided, arrangements can be made as needed.
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23HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Ctr-Edison #118
10 Parsonage Road, Suite 508
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 906-1144
HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Center of Edison is an outpatient physical therapy practice located in central New Jersey. Our patient population is mostly general orthopedics. We occasionally do treat neurological patients. Our patient caseload includes spinal patients both acute and chronic, sprains/strains of peripheral joints ligaments and muscles, impingement syndromes. We treat a significant number of status post arthroscopies for the shoulder and knee. Status post reconstruction surgeries including ACL's TKR, rotator cuff repairs and decompressions. Our spinal patients represent about 40% of our patient load with various diagnoses of sprain/strain, HNP, DDD, DJD, facet syndrome, S/P disectomy, laminectomy and fusion. Our facility is equipped with cybex extremity systems, a full line of eagle progressive resistive equipment, treadmills, stairmaster, UBEs, fitrons, and life cycle as well as many other exercise and modality items that are an adjunct to our treatment programs. HEALTHSOUTH in Edison also has several treatment programs. These programs are work simulation, work hardening, functional capacity evauations, back school, lumbar stabilization classes, and an aquatic therapy program. We are currently developing a female health program. Our staff emphasizes an active exercise approach and patient education, which includes sports medicine and active back rehabilitation. Educational experiences involve bi-monthly inservices, special weekly inservices for the students, and observation of surgery at a local hospital is strongly encouraged.
Staff:7 F/T PTs, 3 F/T PTAs, 1 P/T PTA, 4 Aides, 1 OT, a work hardening coordinator&clerical staff
CCCE: Erika Braun, MPT
On first day of assignment, report to CCCE or your immediate PT supervisor. Students should expect a workday of either 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 8 am to 4 pm, or 12 Noon to 8:00 pm. Dress Regulations: Casual and neat street clothes (no jeans or tee shirts); casual shoes or white clean sneakers, and a name tag. Housing is not available. A car is recommended due to minimal local public transportation. Directions: Garden State Parkway Northbound to Exit 131A; proceed to 2nd traffic light and turn left; proceed to next light and turn left onto Parsonage Road. We are located across from the Menlo Mall in the Executive Plaza on the 5th floor. Garden State Parkway South to Exit 130; when you come off the Parkway you will be on Route One South. Go through the first light. You will pass on your left a Bennigan's, Pizza Uno and a Steak & Ale. Bear to the right following signs for Menlo Park Mall. Executive Plaza is on your right across from the car wash and Sizzler.  HEALTHSOUTH is on 5th floor. Please park in the back of the building.
Pts./Day-130-140
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22HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital of Greater Pittsburgh #97
PT Dept.
2380 McGinley Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 856-2478
CCCE: Marcy Manes, MPT
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24HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital #111
900 East Cheves Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 673-7153
88 bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located 1 hour east of Columbia and 1 hour west of Myrtle Beach. Primary patient diagnoses include cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, orthopedics (THR, TKR, ORIF) and amputee. Main emphasis in adult and geriatric care. Serial casting/splinting/special seating performed by PT/OT. Our therapeutic approach is interdisciplinary, involving physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiatry respiratory therapy, case management and nursing. Learning experiences include aquatic therapy, departmental inservices, multi-disciplinary treatment and team conferences, weekly team meetings observation.. Two OT/PTs NDT certified.
Staff: 8 PTs, 1 PTA, 6 Aides
CCCE: Ann Garinther, PT
Meals free at hospital cafeteria. Student responsible for transportation to and from facility.
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21HEALTHSOUTH Rehab of Toms River  #900
Physical Therapy Dept.
14 Hospital Drive
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 505-5080
E-mail:  Kerianne.Stemmler@healthsouth.com
CCCE: Kerianne Stemmler, PT, MS
Housing list provided to students prior to affil; free parking at all facilities; inpatient affils receive free lunch voucher.
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26HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital of Altoona #10
Physical Therapy Dept.
2005 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 941-3259
(814) 941-3255
E-mail:  Paula.Livella@healthsouth.com
Hospital is a 70 bed rehabilitation hospital emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach. Patient case load involves amputee, neurologic, status post coronary artery bypass graft, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, orthopaedics, spinal cord injury, closed head injury, and cerebrovascular accident patients. Outpatient services patients who continue inpatient programs, orthopaedic, and sports related injuries. We have three NDT certifications. Ages of patients range from young adults to the elderly.
Staff: 8 PTs, 3 PTAs, 2 technicians
CCCE: Paula Livella, PT
On the first day of assignment, report to CCCE at the Inpatient department at 8:00 AM. Students should call to confirm work hours as these change with therapists' schedules.  Dress Regulations: casual, with name tag; no sandals or open shoes, heels no higher than 1/2". Contact CCCE for housing arrangements. Prior to affiliation, students will receive a manual providing further information on the facility.  Housing:  Available for a fee. Lunch and dinner are free.
Pts./Day-66
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23HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital of Virginia #236
Physical Therapy Dept.
5700 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226-1877
(804) 673-4419
HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Virginia is a forty bed free standing adult rehabilitation hospital with 8–10 of the beds designated for our nationally acclaimed and accredited pulmonary rehabilitation program. We provide clinical affiliations for Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation students as well as Physical Therapy students from many schools. HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Virginia also provides a dynamic Day Program as well as outpatient services in all therapy disciplines. Students may have the opportunity to rotate through pulmonary, in-patient, day program and outpatient if so desired. Our facility opened in June 1992 and is quite beautiful and a delightful place to spend time as a patient or employee. The therapy gyms open to an enclosed courtyard and we also have a one-of-a-kind modality courtyard. The therapy space (complete with therapeutic pool) is enormous and very well equipped! We are located in a pleasant, safe residential area of  the West-end of Richmond and only two (2) miles from the interstates. Our patient population tends to be toward the older range of adults with CVA (stroke) being the probable leading diagnosis, but other common patient diagnosis include:
-  Amputation
- Total Joint Replacements
- Gullian Barre and M.S. (plus other neurological conditions)
- Multiple Fractures
- Arthritis
- TBI
- Spine Surgery
- Multiple Pulmonary Diagnoses
There is a full-time Clinical Psychologist (LCSW) on staff available for both individual and group therapy/counseling. and a Neuro Psychologist available for consultation and testing. The team approach is used for all patient treatment with the opportunity for any co-treatment of choice between disciplines including some very creative interdisciplinary groups. Several therapists are NDT certified. There are daily medical and weekly team rounds on every patient, inservices at least twice a month, community outings and the opportunity to work regularly with a prosthesis/orthotist.
CCCE:  David Shott, LPTA
Staff: 5 Physical Therapists, 3 Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, 1 Therapy Tech for each PT for approximately 1/2 day.
Patients:  Inpatient Beds=40, Day Program Census=30-35, Out-patient Census=Approximately 30
On the first day, the student should report to Lynda Nelms in the Large Therapy Gym at 8:00 a.m. The student should expect an 8:00 until 4:30 p.m. workday Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday (on rotation and approximately one Saturday per month) and 1/2 day on Sunday (PRN help is utilized).
Dress Regulations: Very relaxed street clothes - appropriate slacks, skirts, knee length walking shorts - no jeans, tights sweatshirts, clogs or sandals (Basic good taste!) White lab coats/jacket is the student's choice.
Housing is available in the homes of several therapy staff members at a cost of $75.00 per week. Lunch is available in the hospital cafeteria or the convenient use of the staff refrigerator and microwave is available if the student chooses to bring lunch.
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25HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital of York #242
Physical Therapy Dept.
1850 Normandie Drive
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6941  X411
E-mail:  jennifer.buono@healthsouth.com
 www.healthsouth.com
In/Outpatient physical rehab center located one hour north of Baltimore and half hour south of Harrisburg, opened June 1983. 102 bed inpatient population is neurological including but not limited to hemiplegic, spinal cord injury, and head injury; orthopedic, including but not limited to fractures, multiple trauma, total hip/knee replacements; general rehab, including but not limited to amputee and chronic pain. Special inpatient programs include arthritis, cardiac rehab, multiple sclerosis, oncology, pulmonary rehab, aquatics, community re-entry, dysphagia, driver education and wound/skin care management. The outpatient department is growing with off-site expansion to include general rehab patients. With this addition, we will now have nine outpatient centers. Special outpatient programs include aquatics, asthma, back education, day rehab, women's rehab, fibromyalgia, geriatric assessment, hand rehab, offer total contact casting, industrial rehab, massage therapy, osteoporosis education, orthotic training, Parkinson's, pediatric rehab, pregnancy/low back pain, prosthetic training, spasticity, sports medicine, vestibular rehab and wheelchair/seating clinic. Learning experiences at both our inpatient and outpatient therapy sites include weekly staff meetings, departmental inservices, interdisciplinary inservices, monthly grand rounds, home evaluations and family conferences. There is a strong emphasis on the team concept and all programs have a high degree of interdisciplinary interaction. Physical therapy department is well equipped including Biodex, KIN COM, treadmill, Stairmaster, Nordictrac, Fitron, Aerobicycle rower, Triton traction, back/neck traction, Hi-Lo Manual traction table, FES, VMS, Electrostim 180, Microdyne, D/C Stimulator, TENS, Neuroprobe, ultrasound, whirlpool, hot/cold packs and BTE. The student will be required to present a clinical project which is outlined with the pre-affiliation packet prior to beginning the affiliation. Second and final affiliation students are preferred. Lunch is free and available in our cafeteria for Normandie Drive site only. We provide a list of housing sources which will be sent with the pre-affiliation packet; however, ultimate responsibility lies with the student to find housing.
Staff: 20 PTs, 9 PTAs, 4 PT Aides
CCCE: Rebecca Meyer-Warner, MPT
            Jennifer Buono, MPT
We have free parking on-site at the hospital. On the first day of the affiliation, students should report to the CCCE in the PT department at 8 a.m. However, it is recommended that the student set up a date prior to the beginning of the affiliation to get oriented to our hospital. The student should expect to work from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or as the CI's hours allow. A PPD test is required from students prior to the affiliation. This must be current within 12 months. Dress regulations: Street clothes with name tag, no jeans, no stirrup pants, tank or crop tops. Lab coats are not required and it is encouraged that students wear sneakers on the affiliation. Directions available upon request.
Average # of inpatients seen per day:  85+ (seen b.i.d.)
Average # of outpatients seen per day:  290+
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23HEALTHSOUTH Rehab of Mechanicsburg #698
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital
175 Lancaster Blvd., PO Box 2016
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-3700 X5044
E-mail:  victoria.harris@healthsouth.com
103 acute rehab beds offering specialty programs in brain injury, SCI and young stroke. 98 bed subacute rehab beds offering specialty programs in ventilator dependent care, oncology and wound care. Both inpatient facilities (separated by a parking lot) offer diverse patient populations in addition to specialty programs. Located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg, PA students also have access to five outpatient sites offering comprehensive ambulatory services.
Vent program is now at Acute. Subacute facility has been cut to approx. 50 beds (still has wound, oncology programs as well as various orthopedic & neuro diagnoses).
*Outpatient Pediatric Clinic:  4950 Wilson Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA  17055
Staff: 13 PTs, 10 PTAs, 1 Exercise Physiologist, 4 Aides
CCCE: Victoria Harris, MSPT
3/2/99 note:  Health requirements have changed. All students must have a negative PPD test with two weeks of starting an affiliation with us. Students without this test will not be able to begin their affiliation until test results are known. Housing is no longer offered at this facility. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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21HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital #110
Physical Therapy Dept.
2935 Colonial Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 401-1350 (CCCE Voice Mail)
E-mail:  Barbara.Wilson@healthsouth.com
89 bed inpatient rehab facility with expanding outpatient program located in Columbia, SC on grounds with Richland Memorial Hospital. Inpatient teams include general rehab, neuro/head trauma, neuro/spinal cord. Common diagnoses include CVA, orthopedics, amputees, head trauma, spinal cord injuries. Learning experiences include team conference, family conferences, family teaching, neuro rehab meetings, patient support groups, spinal cord classes, exercise groups, and departmental inservices. Specialty areas include head trauma, spinal cord, CVA, amputee, outpatient (neuro), general rehab, oncology, wound care, limited pediatrics.
Staff: 15 PTs, 3 PTAs, 7 aides (full-time)
CCCE: Barbara Wilson, MS, PT
On the first day of assignment, students should report to CCCE in the PT Department, first floor (or at the front desk) at 8:00 AM. Students should expect a workday from 7:30 AM TO 4:30 PM. Dress Regulations: street clothes with name tag (no jeans except on "jean" days); closed-toe shoes, conservative dress code with no logos on shirts, long tops with leggings and tennis shoes okay if clean and in good repair. Prior to affiliation, students should submit objectives and main area of interest: (1) general rehab (CVA, amputee); (2) neuro/spinal cord (includes GB, MS, CVAs, spinal involvement as well as spinal injuries) or (3) head trauma; (4) Outpatient neuro also an option - includes day RX patient, outpatient neuro pt - varying ages. Four of 14 PT's are outpatient team therapists. NOTE: Number of amputee and acute spinal cord injuries varies. While students will be placed on team requested, we can not guarantee these patient population for any specific time. Affiliates must have CPR certification. CCCE will assist student in securing housing; Smith House (free) adjacent sometimes available or persons in facility willing to house students on individual basis. If staying at Smith House, report to Security Desk on first day of affiliation. Free parking is provided; car recommended if not staying at Smith house. Directions: From I-20 toward Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA, take 277 (Bull St. Exit) follow hospital signs HEALTHSOUTH on same grounds with Richland Hospital at 2935 Colonial Avenue. Smith House to left of main entrance on Colonial Avenue. Maps will be sent in information packet.
Pts./Day-70-80 Inpt. BID
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96HEALTHSOUTH Sea Pines Rehab Hospital #271
Physical Therapy Dept.
101 East Florida Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 984-4600 X667
Staff: 16 PTs, 1 PTA, 5 Aides
CCCE: Pat Kearne, PT
On the first day of assignment the student should report to Anne Street at 7:45 a.m. Student workday is from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm. See Academic Clinical Coordinator for Exhibits A,B,C to be completed prior to internship.
Pts/Day-7-8 inpatient; 10-12 outpatient.
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20HEALTHSOUTH Southern Arizona Rehab Hospital #979
Physical Therapy Dept.
1921 W. Hospital Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 751-9233
E-Mail:  samyoraku@aol.com
CCCE: Shari Myoraku, PT
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24HEALTHSOUTH #1391
807 Easton Road, Suite 105
Doylestown, PA  18901
(215) 340-2322
E-mail:  jay.kauffman@healthsouth.com
CCCE:  Jay Kauffman, MBA, PT - Area Manager
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20HEALTHSOUTH Sports Med & Rehab Ctr. #61
3900 Ford Road, Park Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 637-7678
4 facilities available:
3900 Ford Road, Phila
807 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown, PA  18901
8019 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19136
1401 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA  19401
 Website: www.HealthSouth.com
Outpatient orthopaedic and sports medicine facility located off of City Line Avenue and Route 76. Acute and post-op orthopedics emphasis on knee, shoulder and back rehabilitation. Offer aquatics therapy and back school. Patient population ranges from adolescent to geriatric individuals. Clinic hours and training room experience offered. Aquatic therapy KT-1000, hand PT are utilized in the clinic. Housing and meals are not provided. Car is preferred but public transportation is accessible.
Staff: 2 PTs, 2 Athletic trainers
CCCE: Bryan Hoyt, MS, PT
E-mail:  bryan.hoyt@healthsouth.com
Prior to first day of assignment, call to confirm time of arrival. Students need to be flexible as workday hours may vary; usually 2 days per week, depending on supervisor's schedule. Students should submit information concerning expectations from this specialty affiliation and previous experiences in PT. Dress Regulations: Casual, comfortable clothing, no blue jeans, sneakers if in good condition may be worn. Directions: Off of City Line Avenue, Monument to Ford Road, we are on the right hand side, located in Park Plaza Condominiums. To the left hand side once you are in Park Plaza.
Pts./Day-35-45
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97HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine Rehab Ctr. #898
Physical Therapy Dept.
5111 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 941-9232
CCCE: Alicia Austin, PT
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23HEALTHSOUTH Sports Medicine #945
Physical Therapy Dept.
44 Nautilus Drive
1st Floor
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-1001
E-mail:  louis.hochstrasser@healthsouth.com
CCCE: Lou Hochstrasser, PT
Free parking.
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25HEALTHSOUTH Sunrise Rehab Hospital #1122
Physical Therapy Dept.
4399 Nob Hill Road
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954) 746-1480
CCCE: Anna Kalinski, PT
HEALTHSOUTH Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital is a 126-bed JCAHO-accredited freestanding complex providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation for disabled individuals of any age. Diagnoses treated include head injuries, spinal cord, stroke, amputation, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, pain management, arthritis and pediatric rehabilitation.
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22HEALTHSOUTH Chesapeake Rehab Hospital #45
Physical Therapy Dept.
220 Tilghman Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 546-4600 X4424
CCCE: Rosella Todd, PT
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23HEALTHSOUTH #1442
508 Maryland Avenue, Ste 2
Cambridge, MD  21613
(410) 901-1100
E-mail:  peter.marchetti@healthsouth.com
Easton Facility:  401 Marvel Court, Easton, MD  21601 (410) 820-9708
Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic near water on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, located approximately 1 hour from Ocean City and 1 hour from Annapolis.  Emphasis on post surgical cases and common athletic and overuse injuries. Treat large number of hand, knee and should injuries. Additionally we see many patients s/p joint replacements and some neurological cases. Patient population includes all ages with many geriatric patients. Heavy emphasis on manual treatments in addition to individualized exercise programs. Learning experiences include computer-generated notes, orthotic evaluation, oppportunity to observe surgery, personal interaction with referring physicians, observations of athletic trainer and administration. Students may have opportunity to split time between 2 facilities.
CCCE:   Peter Marchetti, PT
Staff:  1 PT, 1 PTA, 1 aide, 2 PTS, 2 PTAs, athletic trainer at second site
Housing is not provided, but may contact clinic for suggestions. Car is recommended.
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26HEALTHSOUTH New England Rehab Hospital #1465
Inpatient Physical Therapy Dept.
2 Rehabilitation Way
Woburn, MA  01801
(781) 935-5050 X1496 or X1255
CCCE:  Stacy McDonough, PT, CCCE
E-mail:  Stacy.McDonough@Healthsouth.com
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26HealthSouth Hand Rehab #1354
1909 New Road, Suite 4
Northfield, NJ   08225
(609) 272-0007
CCCE:  Karen Santosuosso, PT
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26HealthSouth Sports Medicine #119
5200 Babcock St NE, Ste. 400
Palm Bay, FL  32905
(321) 984-9606
E-mail:  Shannon.logan@healthsouth.com
8-bed outpatient clinic located in central Florida, approximately 8 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 1 hour from Orlando. There is a heavy emphasis on orthopedic/musculoskeletal pathologies and post-op surgeries in varying ages anywhere from 10 years old to 80 years old. Most common areas treated include spine, knee and shoulder. There is an opportunity to observe orthopedic surgery for a day with a local MD. There is a heavy emphasis on orthopedic/musculoskeletal and high volume. Specialities in the clinic include manual certification, women's health and athletic training.
CCCE:  Shannon Logan, PT
There is no current housing available through clinic. There is no cafeteria on site, however a staff room with refrigerator and microwave is available. A car is recommended and parking is free.
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20Helen Hayes Hospital #121
Physical Therapy Dept.
Route 9W
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
(845) 786-4792
E-mail:  nishimotom@helenhayeshosp.org
Web Site:  www.helenhayeshospital.org
A 155-bed state-run specialty rehabilitation center, affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital, located north of NYC near Bear Mountain State Park. Specialty disability units include CVA/MS, head injury/neurology, spinal cord/amputee, adult orthopedics/arthritis, cardiopulmonary, pediatrics and day hospital, covering all inpatients and outpatients. Other specialty services include a fully equipped gait lab, prosthetics/orthotics, seating and wheelchair clinics, an adaptive equipment shop and a special care unit (ICU). Strong interdisciplinary team focus. Specialty skill development promoted through staff rotations and a departmental structure and hierarchy with a varied career ladder. Student program focuses on strategies for systematic evaluation, setting objective functional goals, program development and implementation. Each student assigned to one primary CI on one disability unit. All CIs meet weekly with Unit Coordinator and the CCCE. Weekly inservices available at the student disability unit, department and hospital level. Only senior students accepted for 8 week affiliations.
Staff: 38 PTs, 11 PTAs, 10 Aides, 1 Secretary
CCCE: Mary Nishimoto, PT
Living accommodations on hospital grounds consist of private furnished rooms with shared bath and kitchen facilities requiring a refundable security deposit of $90. Students can buy meals at the hospital cafeteria, vending machines or nearby restaurants.
Pts./Day-Not Advised
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25Highlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital #1481
Physical Therapy Dept.
1395 George Dieter Drive
El Paso, TX  79936
(915) 298-7246
(915) 298-7222
E-mail:  sgotaas@highlandsrehab.com
Highlands is a forty-one bed, acute rehabilitation hospital with hospital-based outpatient services. Highlands is located on the fast-growing, far east side of El Paso, Texas and is located two miles off Interstate 10. The hospital is accessible by car or by public transportation. There is a heavy emphasis on adult and geriatric care. The inpatient rehab teams treat a wide variety of diagnoses from general orthopedics, MVA, SCI, TBI, amputee, CVA aswell as other neurologically involved patients, cardiopulmonary, and general debility. Due to our geographical location and cultural disposition, many patients seen also have a co-morbidity of diabetes. Learning experiences include departmental and hospital-wide inservices, home evaluation, multi-disciplinary team conferences, body-weight supported gait training, exposure to use of Funcational Independence Measure as well as Patient Assessment Instrument. Of course, living so close to the border, the opportunity to learn to speak Spanish can also be a learning experience. All students are required to present an inservice to the therapy staff on a related topic.
Staff:  4 PTs, 4 PTAs, 3 technicians; also on staff 7 OTs and 2 SLP-CCC
CCCE:  Susan Gotaas, LPT
Housing may be arranged with staff member for a nominal fee or there are nearby hotels with weekly rates. Breakfast and lunch are available at the hospital for very small fee.
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26HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy #126
Physical Therapy Dept.
4400 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
E-mail: mdeluca@hmsschool.org
Website:   www.hmsschool.org
CCCE: Mary Delucca, PT
Free lunch; street parking
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26Holly Center #1516
PO Box 2358
926 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, MD  21802
(410) 572-6294
E-mail:  tcrowley@dhmh.state.md
Website:   http://www.dhmh.state.md.us
State Residential Facility with a census of 105 serving the severe and profound mentally retarded/developmentally disabled population. Located 2 hours from the Washington, D.C./Baltimore MD area, and 30 minutes from Ocean City, MD.  We are a training facility that serves a mostly adult population and 2 pediatric cases. Primary diagnoses are Cerebral Palsy and Mental Retardation in addition to various Syndromes associated with genetic anomalies. Learning experiences include annual assessments of all individuals on the P.T. caseload including goniometry, Braden Risk Assessment Scale, Modified Ashworth assessment to rate spasticity/muscle tone, mobility skills, wheelchair assessment and prescription and developing and implementing goals and objectives for functional tasks based on the assessment. Will also participate in providing inservices to Nursing and work area staff on implementation of PT programs including new programs developed for the annual assessment and any new program or adaptive equipment that is issued for the individual's use at any time during the assessment year. Wheelchair insert construction takes place on site. Student will assist with LiteGait partial weightbearing assisted ambulation 2 times per week. Student will assist with/conduct inservices on Safe Lifting and transfers and body mechanics. Observation experiences include Spasticity clinic, Botox therapy, Intrathecal Baclofen Pump refills and dosage titation, Otropedic Clinic (May, November).
Staff:  2 PTs
CCCE:  Antionette Crowley, PT
Farabe Bozman, PT
A car is recommended due to the semi-rural setting.
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93Holy Redeemer Sports Medicine Ctr. #127
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046
(215) 938-1500
Website:   www.holyredeemer.com
The Holy Redeemer Sports Medicine Center is an outpatient facility located just outside Northeast Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Our center treats on an average of 80-110 patients a day. The ages range from seven to seventy. The patient types are Orthopedic and sports related. Some of the diagnoses include ACL tears and allografts, meniscectomies, tendonitis, impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tears, low back strains, laminectomy, desectomy, etc. We have inservices biweekly, a therapeutic exercise pool, a clinic in which orthopedic surgeons see patients, back injury prevention program, work hardening program, fitness evaluations, observation of surgery. The student must partake in an interview with the CCCE before affiliation.
Staff: 4 PTs, 3 ATCs, 4 Exercise Physiologists
CCCE:
Students should report to on the first day at 10:00 AM. Please call Mr. Filer for directions to the clinic. Expect an 8 hour workday, shifts vary. Dress Regulations: dark pants, white or dark staff shirt and sneakers. Housing not available.
Pts./Day-80-110
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26Holy Spirit Hospital #128
503 N. 21st Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-2484
E-mail:  CBodle@HSH.org
Website:   www.hsh.org
A 313-bed acute care hospital in suburban Camp Hill, situated on the western bank of the Susquehanna River opposite Harrisburg. Patient load includes a wide variety of acute care patients with a predominance of orthopedic and neurologically involved patients.
Staff: 6 PTs, 4 PTAs, 3 support personnel
CCCE: Chris Bodle, MSPT
On first day of assignment, report to CI in the PT Department (basement of hospital) at 8:00 AM. Students should expect a workday of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Dress Regulations: Street clothes and name tag. Housing - n/a; parking free; employee discount for meals.
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HSC Pediatric Center #129
Dept. of Rehab.
1731 Bunker Hill Road, N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-4400 x 4494
Website:   www.hfscsite.org
Unique specialty hospital providing transitional care between the acute care setting and the home, located in a residential section of Northeastern DC and easily accessible by public transportation. The inpatient population is comprised of 80 infants, children and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses including Respiratory Distress, Bronchopulmonary Dysphasia, Developmental Delay, Prematurity, Feeding Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Post-Surgery and Post-Trauma, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Many children have multiple diagnoses. There are occasional opportunities to work with children with diagnoses such as Arthrogryposis, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Burns, Spina Bifida and various genetic disorders. Learning experiences include integrative therapy, and adaptive equipment/orthotic fabrication. An interdisciplinary approach is emphasized with frequent co-treatment, co-assessment and team assessment. The affiliation is designed so that the student works with an experienced physical therapist throughout the affiliation. Student and therapist have the same work hours, the same patient assignments and the same special projects.
Staff: 4 PTs, 2 PT Technicians; 1 Adaptive Specialist; 1 Transportation Aide; 1 Secretary
CCCE: Angela Venerable-Joyner, PT
On the first day of assignment, report to the Receptionist's office at 7:30 AM and request the Clinical Instructor. Students should expect to work the same hours as the CI (currently 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Tues-Fri). Dress Regulations: Comfortable professional or street clothes that allow freedom of movement, no uniforms or whites (no jeans, sweatpants or sweatshirts). Student should provide information regarding prior experience with developmental disabilities, objectives, etc. Students should have had a TB test within one year and know if they are immune to chicken pox. Immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella are recommended. Directions: From I-495, take New Hampshire Ave. South exit (Rt. 650) to Rt. 193; take a left onto 193. Take a right onto Rt. 212 and a left onto Rt. 211. Take a left onto South Dakota Ave. and a left onto Michigan Ave. Take a right onto Bunker Hill and park on the street.
Pts./Day-40
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24Hospital of the University of  Pennsylvania #130/1332
3624 Market Street, 1st Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 614-0684
(215) 662-4795
CCCE:  Alexandra Rella, MPT
E-mail:  alexandra.rella@uphs.upenn.edu
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Physical Therapy Inpatient Dept.
1 White 3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA   19104
(215) 662-3265
CCCE:  Joe Adler, PT - IP
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Website:   health.upenn.edu
720-bed university teaching hospital. Physical Therapy Department handles a wide variety of in and outpatients. Opportunities exist in acute gym, orthopedic gym, outpatient/hydrotherapy, bedside, chronic pain, industrial medicine, or rehab areas. A wide variety of observations are available including O.T., prosthetics/orthotics lab, EMGs, surgery, and the aquatic program. There is an active inservice program including mini-inservices for students. The student will be required to give an inservice. Housing must be secured by the student. More information is available in library file regarding housing. Refer to student manual.
Staff: 24 PTs (18 F/T, 7 P/T), 2 PTAs, 4 Aides
From the South:  Take I-95 North to Exit 13, I-76 West/Valley Forge. Merge right to exit for Center City. Cross the bridge and turn left at the light to I-76 West. Take Exit 346B, University Avenue-Civic Center, which leads into 38th Street. Take 38th Street to Market Street. Make a right onto Market St. Located on the right, 1/2 down the block.
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23Howard County Public Schools #1419
County Diagnostic Center
Cedar Lane School 5451 Beaverkill Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7046
Website:   www.howard.K12.md.us/
CCCE:  Linda Flanagan, Inst. Fac.
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25HPRC (Human Performance & Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.)  #1314
PO Box 8068
Columbus, GA  31908-8068
(706) 320-5454
E-mail:  ayoung@hprc.net
Website:   www.hprc.net
CCCE:  Anita Young
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26Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital #978
Physical Therapy Dept.
Seed Farm Road, PO Box 38
Sacaton, AZ 85247
(602) 528-1230
Website:   http://members.cox.net/huhukam
E-mail:  kendallf@grhc.org
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital is the primary care facility for the Pima and Papago Indians who inhabit the Gila River Indian Reservation.  Tribal members assumed control of the hospital on October 1,1995 by signing a 638 Contract with the Indian Health Service (IHS).  This is rather unique, in that most of the Indian hospitals throughout the country are still run by the IHS, a branch of the Public Health Service (PHS).
The hospital serves mainly as an outpatient clinic although there is an emergency room department and 12 inpatient beds for acute illness.  Patients with serious medical complications such as those requiring surgery or ICU stay are taken to one of the Phoenix area hospitals. The physical therapy department treats mostly patients referred on an outpatient basis but does treat a small percentage of inpatients as well.  The caseload is primarily orthopedic, but due to the fact that the tribe does not yet have a rehabilitation facility, the physical therapy department serves also as a “rehab” department for such conditions as spinal cord injuries,CVA's, and developmentally delayed children.
The challenges that come with treating a diverse caseload are further compounded by the prevalence and sequelae of type II diabetes among the Pimas.  Half of the Pima population develop type II Diabetes Mellitus by age 35, constituting the highest incidence of this disease in the world.  Scientists from the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have been studying and conducting research among the Pimas since 1963. Their efforts have helped gain a better understanding of the disease and has led to advances in medical, dietary, and educational treatment of type II diabetes.
The physical therapy department holds a bi-monthly prosthetic/orthotic clinic with a contract prosthetist/orthotist.  Other opportunities include going on rounds with an orthopedic physician, podiatry, and radiology.  It may be possible to observe a surgery if interested.
The physical therapy department is well equipped with cardiovascular and weight machines, modalities, and NCV/EMG equipment. We try to expose our students to as many different diagnoses as possible while maintaining a teaching style that is comfortable for each individual student.  The atmosphere is casual and the pace fluctuates (generally slow to moderate) allowing students the opportunity to ask questions or seek guidance. We prefer to take second and third year students who have a high degree of autonomy and will be quick to reach a level of independence with performing evaluations and treatment. Most students report that this affiliation increased their level of confidence.  Moreover, students will gain exposure to a different culture and have the chance to interact with community members and participate in tribal events outside the hospital setting.
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital offers the independent-minded student an opportunity to develop his/her skills to the fullest.
CCCE: Kendall Fink, MPT
Staff: 2 PTs and 1 technician
Meals are provided free to students. Housing is on a space available bases. Students planning to affiliate need to make arrangements up to six months prior, since HHKMH is a teaching hospital and other disciplines also use the facility.
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