Anderson Sport and Wellness in Newport Beach, CA is seeking students who are interested in gaining experience in the medical setting to join our outpatient orthopedic pre-physical 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 previous experience is required. Schedule is flexible. In this internship, you will receive daily mentoring and hands-on experience in elite sports-oriented 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 one-on-one 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 one-on-one mentoring and skill development daily in the clinic with a specialist physical therapist. The paid internship we offer involves bi-weekly mentoring and skill development one-on-one 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 pre-physical therapy internship track, see our ad on Indeed/Handshake or our website.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include 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:

• One-on-one mentoring and skill instruction/development DAILY in the clinic with a specialist physical therapist in a sports-oriented cutting-edge physical therapy clinic where a 5-star physical therapy client experience is prioritized.
• Gain experience with recreational and elite athletes from a variety of backgrounds.
• Exposure to specialist knowledge 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 evidence-backed 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.
• Receive exposure 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
  • Neuro-Bio-Electric Stimulator (Neubie)
  • Frequency Specific Microcurrent
• Participate in a rigorous 3-month 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 cutting-edge technology 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 180-hour commitment. Most students complete the internship in 3-4 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.