Student InternAt — Walker Physical Therapy
As a student intern at Walker Physical Therapy, you will have the opportunity to observe licensed physical therapists and exercise specialists in a dynamic outpatient setting. Interns gain valuable insight into patient evaluations, treatment progression, therapeutic exercise selection, and real-time clinical decision-making. While the role is observational and does not involve hands-on patient care, it provides meaningful exposure to patient interaction, clinic flow, and evidence-based rehabilitation. For students who demonstrate initiative and interest, this experience may also open the door to future opportunities within our team, including potential growth into an Exercise Specialist role.
By the end of this internship opportunity at Walker Physical Therapy, students can expect to gain a clear understanding of how an outpatient physical therapy clinic operates and how patient care is delivered from evaluation through discharge. Students will build foundational knowledge of common orthopedic conditions, typical treatment progressions, and some reasoning behind exercise selection, modifications, and patient education. They will learn how therapists and exercise specialists communicate with patients, document and track progress, manage time and patient flow, and collaborate as a team to provide high-quality care.`
Training is observational and mentorship-based, with ongoing informal feedback and opportunities for questions throughout the internship. While there is no formal mandated reporter training provided, students will be expected to maintain professional conduct and adhere to all clinic policies regarding patient privacy and ethical standards. This structure is designed to provide clarity, support, and progressive exposure to clinical responsibilities in a safe and educational environment. Students participating in this internship will receive structured on-site orientation during their first week to ensure they understand clinic expectations, professionalism standards, HIPAA compliance, and patient confidentiality. Following orientation, students will engage in guided observation of licensed physical therapists and exercise specialists for the duration of their placement. They will also spend dedicated time shadowing our facility aide to learn clinic flow, equipment management, patient preparation procedures, and overall operational support within the outpatient setting.
1. Call the clinic or stop by in person to express interest in shadowing/interning at Walker. 2. Email our Clinic Director with the following: • Full name • School/program and expected graduation date • Resume (if avail.) 3. Once received, the Director will review your email and forward your information to the Student Intern Coordinator. 4. Student Intern Coordinator will contact you to schedule a short interview to discuss your goals, availability. 5. Confirm Start Details
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 90 | hours per placement |