25Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital #246/ #1512
Rehabilitative Services
5 Richland Medical Park
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-6591
E-mail:  Mary.Blackstone@palmettohealth.org
Website:   www.palmettohealth.org
Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital is a 649-bed teaching hospital and level 1 trauma center. The hospital is located in Columbia, SC. When traveling, one can reach the mountains or the beach in two hours. Students have the opportunity to evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients with multiple diagnoses. Generally, patient types fall into the following categories: Medical/surgical (general med./surg., multi-trauma, cardiac, oncology, amputees, and wound care); Orthopedic (general orthopedic, total joint replacements, multi-trauma); Neurological (traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, CVA's, neuromuscular diseases). Students also have the opportunity to observe surgery and to attend educational inservices, rounds, discharge planning meetings, and various clinics.
Staff: 14 PTs, 5 PTAs, 5 OTs, 4 speech language pathologists, and 6 rehab techs
CCCE: Mary Addison Blackstone, PT
Theresa Darden, PT - OP PT Dept. (803) 434-1904; theresa.darden@palmettohealth.org
On the first day of the affiliation, the student should report to the clinical instructor at 8:00 in the Rehabilitative Services Dept located on the second floor of the main hospital. Students should expect a workday to be 8:00 to 5:00. Start and finish times may vary somewhat according to the clinical instructor. Housing is available at the Smith House free of charge (depending on availability). Students should contact the CCCE well in advance if housing is needed. Keys to the Smith House are available for pick up the Sunday prior to the start of the affiliation in the Security Dept. located on the first floor of the main hospital. The hospital cafeteria offers discounted meals (approx. $2.50 per meal). Please see the departmental policy on dress code. Directions: I-95 to Florence, SC then I-20 to Columbia; once in Columbia take 277 off I-20. 277 becomes Bull Street at the first red light (which is at the intersection of Bull & Harden Street). Turn left on to Harden St. at this intersection. The hospital is approximately 2 blocks down on the left. Students will be sent an information packet approximately 2 weeks prior to the affiliation.
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94Parrish Medical Center #136
Physical Therapy Dept.
951 North Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL 32796
(321) 268-6181
Website:   www.parrishmed.com/
A 210 bed JCAH accredited community hospital located in Titusville, Florida, a community of 45, 000 directly adjacent to the Kennedy Space Center. The hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic and treatment services, and provides emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Department of Wellness and Rehabilitation is currently in the process of expanding its activities and services, including Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Adult Fitness and Wellness Programs. A separate Wellness Center is in the proposal phase at this time.
CCCE: Noelle Marcelino, PT
On the first day of assignment, students should report to the Employment Manager, Dept of Human Resources at the Parrish Medical Center by 8:00 AM. The students should expect a workday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Dress Regulations: Appropriate attire with white lab coat. No housing is available. Students are to submit previous experiences in field, reasons for pursing a career in therapy, areas of interest and long term goals to hospital before arriving.
Pts./day-110-125
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26Penn State-Hershey Medical Center #123
Physical Therapy Department
P.O. Box 850, HO80
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 531-7408
(717) 531-8070
E-mail:  mipoppe@psu.edu; jegreenlee@psu.edu
Website:   www.hmc.psu.edu/
The Hershey Medical Center is a 504 bed hospital complex which includes acute care, 36 adult and pediatric rehab beds, and a Children's Hospital.  Student affiliations are available in acute care, outpatient, rehab and peds as well as sports medicine and the diabetic foot clinic. Students will be expected to present an inservice to the staff during their affiliation, and will have access to the medical schools library. There are opportunities to observe surgery, observe other disciplines, participate in team meetings, rounds, and assist with patient outings.
Staff: 21 PTs; 6 PTAs, 3 ATCs
CCCE: Maria Poppe, PT/Jessica Greenlee, PT
On the first day report to the CCCE in the PT Department located on the 4th floor in the South Addition. Park in the visitor parking lot. Student hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturdays may be used to make up missed time. A housing list is provided for the student to arrange housing. Meals are available at the students expense in the cafeteria, (there is a refrigerator and microwave in the department for those who wish to bring their own lunch). A car is recommended and parking is free.Directions: Rt. 322 in Hershey. Dress code: street clothes, no jeans and no tennis shoes. Directions: Take Rt. #322 to Hershey, watch for signs.
Pts./Day-180-200
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23Pennsylvania Hospital #217
800 Spruce Street
2 Widener
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 829-3258
E-mail:  burgerj@pahospital.com
Website:   www.uphs.upenn.edu/pahosp/
505 bed acute care/teaching facility located in Center City, Philadelphia. Easily accessible via regional rail lines, high speed line and buses. Patient care is divided between inpatient, outpatient, 18 bed acute rehab unit and a 22-bed skilled care facility. Inpatient population includes orthopaedics (heavy emphasis on joint replacement), CVAs, amputees, cardiac, oncology and general med-surg patients. Outpatient population includes mainly orthopaedic and neurological diagnoses. Both in and outpatient populations are primarily geriatric, except for orthopaedics which varies. There is no inpatient pediatrics. We have a Movement Disorders Center located in our Neurological Center, which specializes in Parkinson's Disease. We also have an ALS clinic. The acute rehab unit treates majority ortho patients, along with CVAs, general med and a growing number of amputees.
Students will have the opportunity to attend staff meetings, inservices, discharge planning conferences and observe surgery. We also have monthly orthopaedic prep classes and diabetic outpatient teaching classes. Students will be assigned to an area that will provide the clinical experience best suited for him/her. Students affiliating for four or more weeks are expected to present in inservice to the staff.
Staff: 13 PTs; 7 PTAs; 4 OTs, 1 COTA
CCCE: Shelly Lewis, MSPT or Jill Burger, PT
Housing is not provided. Meals may be purchased at the hospital for a nominal cost.
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25Performing Arts Physical Therapy #1081
2121 Broadway, Suite 203
New York, NY 10023
(212) 769-1423
E-mail:  roosegoose01@yahoo.com
Background in dance/music required. Phone interview required.
Outpatient, physical therapist-owned practice with two offices in New York City. Specialization in performers and dance technique re-education. We have contracts with Broadway shows, ballet and modern companies for which we do preventive physical therapy on-site at the theaters. Students interested must interview by phone and must have prior experience in dance. Must be final affiliation with already one ortho experience.
CCCE: Melissa Russo, PT
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25Perry Point VA Medical Ctr #1204
Physical Therapy Dept. (102-PT).
Attn:  Bldg. 19H/ Basement Room 8
Perry Point, MD 21902
(410) 642-2411 X5540
1-800-949-1003 X5848
E-mail:  Christina.Mathias@med.va.gov
Website:   www.vamhcs.med.va.gov/perry/perry.htm
149 bed hospital with a 20 bed Geriatric Evaluation/rehabilitation unit and two nursing home care units located 30 min south of Newark DE. Heavy emphasis in geriatric care with three Physical Therapy clinics (outpatient and inpatient). Clinical rotation is inpatient and sees general medicine; post-op orthopaedics, stroke patients, some spinal cord, amputees, and Cardiac-Pulmonary patients. Learning experiences include monthly departmental in-services, home evaluations, Chesapeake Health Education Program ($5 per course), wheel chair clinic, Aqua Therapy pool, and multi-disciplinary team conferences. Specialty areas include Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation (phase I-II), and wheelchair adaptive work. Students will spend a majority of their time working with pts on the GEM unit or the nursing home care unit.
On the GEMU (NGRIP rotation) the patients are discharged to home 50% of the time and 50% to nursing homes and community residences. The length of stay on average is two to three months. These patients are covered by an interdisciplinary team that includes:  physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, social work, skilled nursing, physicians and physician assistants, gero-psychology, nutrition service, pastoral care. The unit will provide the opportunity to follow patients for extended times throughout a clinical internship.
On NHCU (Geriat rotation) the patients are screened and assessed for rehabilitation potential by the physical therapist and treated if appropriate for physical therapy. 70% of patients are permanent residences on the NHCU. 30% will be discharged to home, community NHCU or community residences for continued care at the patients maximal functional level. These patients are also covered by an interdisciplinary team similar to the GEMU.
Staff: 3 P.T.'s, 3 PTAs
CCCE: Tina Mathias, PT
Housing may be secured from voluntary service (contact CCCE first if housing needed). Car is recommended if student is not using housing.
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25Phoenixville Hospital #216
Physical Therapy Dept.
140 Nutt Road
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 983-1242
Website:   www.pennhealth.com/phoenix/
E-mail:  Holly_Younker@chs.net
Penn Medicine @ Limerick, 420 W. Linfield Trapp Rd., Limerick, PA  19468; (610) 495-2360
Phoenixville Hospital of the University of Penn Health System
Phoenixville Hospital is a 140-bed, acute care, community hospital located 25 miles from Philadelphia, adjacent to Valley Forge National Park. The PT department treats inpatients. Diagnoses include orthopedic surgery, CVA, wound care, and general deconditioning. Outpatient diagnosis include orthopedic impairments of the shoulder, cervical spine, lumbar spine, hip, knee, and foot and ankle . Neurological impairments are also seen. The inpatient department has a dedicated yet informal atmosphere. Patient care hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., although student hours will depend upon those of the Cl. The hospital has two outpatient satelite sites. One is located in Phoenixville and the other is located in Limerick. The outpatient facility at Limerick staffs 4 PTs and 2 PTAs. It is a 5800 square-foot site. It is located off the 422 bypass at the Limerick/Linfield exit. The outpatient facility at Phoenixville Hospital staffs 6 PTs and 1 PTA. It is a 4000 square-foot site. It is located on Route 23 in Phoenixville.
CCCE: Holly A. Younker, PT
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26Physiotherapy Associates #1564
620 Stanton-Christiana Road, Suite 101
Newark, DE   19713
(302) 633-5787
E-mail:  jayguarneri@hotmail.com
Our Newark Clinic is located in the Metroform Medical complex, near the intersection of Route 4 and Route 7. We are approximately a ten-minute drive from the University of Delaware. We treat a wide variety of diagnosis with a varied patient population. We see all ot he typical outpatient diagnosis; total joint replacements, ACL tears, chronic back pain, impingement syndrome, back pain with pregnancy, etc. We have aquatic therapy on-site with one therapy pool and one swim-ex pool. We have one therapist in our group who provides occasional women's health services for incontinence, whom students may be able to observe if interested. We have one PT McKenzie certified therapist, one PT, SCS, ATC, and one PTA.
CCCE:  Jason Guarneri, MPT,SCS,ATC
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24Physiotherapy Associates #938
Scottsdale Sports Clinic
9449 N. 90th St., Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 314-1553
(480) 314-5795 (FAX)
Website:   www.myphysio.com
E-mail:  todd.ellenbecker@physio.strykercorp.com
CCCE: Todd Ellenbecker, MS, PT, SCS, CSCS, Clinic Director
Physiotherapy Associates Scottsdale Sports Clinic is an outpatient orthopaedic and sports physical therapy clinic located in the northern area of Scottsdale in Arizona. Currently, the clinic is staffed with two full time physical therapists, one athletic trainer, and three technicians. The clinicians see a wide variety of orthopaedic and sports injuries, with emphasis placed primarily on shoulder rehabilitation, with patients ranging from student athletes to Medicare patients, including some professional athletes. Fabrication of upper extremity splints and custom foot orthotics are provided, and the clinic also has a heavy emphasis on isokinetic testing and training. Biomechanical analysis may also be utilized with some patients. No housing or meal stipend is provided. The clinic is located near many restaurants and a refrigerator/microwave are also provided for lunches. A car is recommended, due to the expanse of the Phoenix/Scottsdale area and lack of consistent metro surface. Physiotherapy Associates is based in Memphis, Tennessee, with many clinics throughout the country. The company is a division of the Stryker Corporation.
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26Physiotherapy Associates #1532
4605 Sawmill Road, Suite 201
Columbus, Ohio  43220
(614) 273-5633
15,000 sq. ft outpatient orthopedic facility located in the same building as a 20 physician orthopedic practice with on-site surgery center. Located on the northwest side of Columbus, it is easy access to shopping, grocery, and housing if needed. Our facility works with the entire age range from youth to elderly. Specializing in sports as well as general orthopedics, a wide range of diagnosis are possible. It is common to see ankle and knee strains and sprains, total joint replacements, ligament reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, as well as the entire range of spinal diagnosis. We also offer offsite clinics specializing in Pediatrics and hands. FT clinical affiliations are available with these facilities upon request. Our facility works hard to keep staff informed of the most up to date research and information. We do this by having bi-monthly staff inservices as well as staff meetings 2-3 times per month. Students are encouraged to spend 1-2 days at our satellite clinics, observing surgery with some of the top surgeons in the sate, as well as with our on-site orthotics therpist.
Staff:  At main location 13 FT PTs, 3 Aides (growing rapidly)
CCCE:  Lois DeTemple, MPT, OCS, CSCS
             Melissa Kidder, DPT, OCS
Room and board are not available; however, some assistance can be provided. There are numerous restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance; an extended stay-type facility across the street.
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24Pike Creek Physical Therapy at Lantana Square #227
216 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE   19707
(302) 239-2800
Pike Creek is committed to the complete physical rehabilitation of a variety of patients including neck and back disorders, neurological dysfunction, pain, arthritis, cancer, TMJ dysfunction, post-surgical deconditioned status, work-related disorders and orthopedic dysfunction. Hydrotherapy:  A unique type of physical therapy which capitalizes on the benefits of a warm therapeutic pool. This specially designed indoor pool is accompanied by a Jacuzzi, whirlpool and locker room facilities. Sports Therapy:  State of the art equipment plus physical therapists and athletic trainers. School athletic training services, community lectures, and pre-participation tests designs to evaluate the athlete's strengths, weaknesses, and areas susceptible to injury.
Staff:  2 PT/ATCs, 1 PT 1 PTA, 1 Aquatics Specialist, 1 Exercise Specialist
CCCE:  Fannya Manchak, MS, PT
Prefer students with a STRONG interest in sports medicine. On first day of assignment, report to CCCE in the lobby of Suite 101 at a time to be determined. Students should expect a workday with hours varying between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm; may have to work one Saturday. Dress regulations: dress shirts (polo) and dress pants (khaki).
Directions: From I-95: exit at Route 7 North (Limestone Road); 3 miles north of Route 7, just past the intersection of 7 and Milltown Road. The center is the large white building on the right.
Pts./Day-100
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26Pinnacle Health at Seidle Mem Hospital #914
Physical Therapy Dept.
120 S. Filbert Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6591
(717) 795-6740
Website:   www.pinnaclehealth.org
Seidle Memorial Hospital has a 35-bed skilled nursing unit and a general outpatient practice. Seidle is a satellite facility of Pinnacle Health System located in Mechanicsburg, PA, approximately 8 miles west of Harrisburg. The outpatient population has an assortment of diagnoses, with the majority being orthopedic and vertebral involvement. The skilled nursing patients usually have diagnoses of gait dysfunction or total hip replacements. Learning experiences include frequent inservices given by staff, CPR training, and yearly inservices on hospital procedures. There is a dining room with vending machines and microwaves to use for lunch.
Staff: 1 PT, .5 to 1 PTA
CCCE: Don James, PT
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25Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital #107
PT Dept.
111 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA  17101
(717) 782-5590
Website:   www.pinnaclehealth.org
300 bed acute care/teaching hospital located in center city Harrisburg, 2 hours from Philadelphia and 2-1/2 hours from Wilmington. A combined caseload of inpatients and outpatients are seen in our department. Heavy emphasis in geriatrics, post-op orthopedics (THR's, TKR's, laminectomies), general medical/surgical diagnoses. A fair number of amputees, CVA's and open wounds are seen. Few pediatric cases seen. Learning experiences include department inservices, surgery observations, and the opportunity to observe other disciplines within the hospital (Radiology, Emergency Room, etc.). Specialty areas include an Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist who are NDT certified. Housing is available. Arrangements to be made by the student through the CCCE. Meals may be obtained at the hospital cafeteria/coffee shop at the student's expense. A refrigerator and microwave are available for student's use. A car is required. Parking is provided at no charge to the student.
Staff:  3 F/T PTs, 2 PT/T PTs, 6 PTAs, 1 Aide
CCCE:  Patty Rohde, PT
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25PinnacleHealth Physical Therapy #1495
Fredricksen Outpatient Center
2102 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA  17050
(717) 791-2485
(717) 791-2480
E-mail:  DGillespie@pinnaclehealth.org
Fredericksen Outpatient Center is one of PinnacleHealth System's seven outpatient centers. The facility is located in Mechanicsburg, PA; approximately 5 miles from downtown Harrisburg. Primary emphasis of treatment is adolescent/adult acute/subacute orthopedic conditions to include pre and post surgical spine, shoulder, knee, ankle/foot, conditions and aquatic rehabilitation. Additional specialty learning areas offered include:  Industrial Spine/Work Hardening, Pediatrics, and Hand/Upper Extremity Institute. Acute affiliation students will be at the Harrisburg Hospital or Community General Osteopathic Hospital campuses. Rehab affiliation students will be at Polyclinic Hospital or Community General Osteopathic Hospital campuses. Outapatient affiliation students will be either at the Fredricksen Outpatient Center or at one of our satellites (located within a 10-15 mile radius).
Website:   www.pinnaclehealth.org
CCCE:  Deanna Gillespie, PT
Staff at Fredericksen Outpatient Center only:  2 PTs and 1 PTA
Limited housing is available - approximate cost $60.00/week. Students must contact the CCCE as soon as possible for information. If affiliations at a hospital satellite, a meal stipend is given. Students in outpatient facilities are responsible for their meals. A car is recommended.
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26PRO Physical Therapy #1439
Harmony PlazaShopping Center
4102 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Ste B
Newark, DE  19713
(302) 894-1800
Other Locations:  1812 Marsh Road/Branmar Plaza, Ste 503, Wilmington, DE   19810 (302) 475-5787
213 Greenhill Avenue, Suite C, Wilmington, DE  19805(302) 658-7800
42-46 East Street Road, West Chester, PA  19382 (610) 399-8600
Professional Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Website:   www.prophysicaltherapy.com
PRO Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned and operated outpatient practice. We are committed to patient care and convenience. We strive for expert, quality care in a personalized and professional manner. We provide an extensive list of treatment options and services and constantly evaluate additions to this list which currently include:  orthopedic physical therapy; industrial rehabilitation; sports medicine; athletic training services; professional fitness, personal training, hand rehab, aquatics, and therapeutic massage. There are eleven state-of-the-art outpatient centers that are within 15-20 minutes of each other. And each center is manned by a highly professional staff that includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists and support staff. Students from many tri-state schools utilize our sites for their clinical education affiliation sites in preparation for their professional licensure.
CCCE:  Adrienne N. Green, MPT; UDPT Class of 2003
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24PRO Physical Therapy #1456
2032 New Castle Avenue
New Castle, DE  19720
(302) 654-1700
Website:   www.prophysicaltherapy.com
CCCE:  Judie Clabaugh, PT
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24Progressive Sports Medicine #1466
3280 Howells Mill Road, Suite 303
Atlanta, GA  30327
(404) 352-9130
Website:   matrix-rehab.com
E-mail:  Cbecker@matrix-rehab.com
CCCE:  Julie (770) 834-5609
Contact:  Cara Becker Yano , PT
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23Progressive Sports Medicine #1412
Matrix Rehabilitation
1004 Bankhead Hwy Ste 14
Carrollton, GA  30117
(770) 834-5609
Website:   matrix-rehab.com
CCCE:  Carmela Calabro, MPT
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