Physical or Occupational Therapy Internship (Florida)

 

Program summary

Program duration: 8–12 weeks Number of students in a class: 20 every year

Jacksonville, Florida is the location.

You can gain the in-depth clinical training you need through this internship to work in settings including acute care and outpatient rehabilitation services.

applying procedure

You must submit your application and all necessary supporting materials at least 60 days before the internship begins.

Prerequisites

You must be enrolled in a physical therapy or occupational therapy programme at one of the following academic institutions in order to take part in the internship:

University of Emory

Jacksonville College

College of Florida

College of Saint Augustine

United States Naval Academy

Clinica Mayo

Your college or university's academic coordinator has made advance arrangements for your admission to the internship.

Candidates who are not Americans

American employees in the four groups listed below are eligible for admission to the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Sponsorship for a visa is therefore not possible.

American citizens

U.S. citizens

reputable long-term residents

Refugees and asylees

Results from the online Test of English as a Foreign Language must be submitted by applicants whose first language is not English (TOEFL iBT). Admission decisions pay significant attention to test results from the speaking section. Visit the Educational Testing Service website to learn more about the test and to register online.

The TOEFL iBT code for the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is 5784.

Before being submitted, academic records from institutions outside the United States must be translated (if they are not already in English) and reviewed for U.S. equivalent by a recognised credential evaluation service provider. For a list of accredited businesses, please consult the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The cost of the examination and credential evaluation is covered by the applicant.

How to use

To make arrangements to take part in the internship, get in touch with the director of clinical education or academic clinical education coordinator at your institution. You must be enrolled in a physical or occupational therapy programme at one of our connected academic institutions, just to be clear.

using a website

You must complete the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences online application once your participation has been approved by the director of the physical or occupational therapy internship as well as your academic clinical education coordinator (click "create account" to start your application).

School costs and financial aid

The institution or university where you are enrolled sets the tuition rates, and you are responsible for paying them. There are no additional expenses at Mayo Clinic.

Your housing arrangements and transportation are your responsibility.

If your employment outside of school does not clash with your internship obligations, you may work during the internship.

Curriculum

The Mayo Clinic provides internship opportunities in physical or occupational therapy in:

acute inpatient care

ambulatory care

rehabilitation facility for pain

You gain expertise in handling patients with certain therapeutic requirements, such as:

Recovery from musculoskeletal conditions

neurological conditions rehabilitation

sports rehabilitation and medicine

Rehabilitation for stroke

therapy for the vestibular system

Rehabilitation after a transplant

Hand treatment

cancer rehabilitation

rehabilitation for pain

Schedule

Depending on the requirements of the academic programme, internships can last between eight and twelve weeks.

Your study plan during your internship will typically be 40 hours per week and may also include extra assignments, patient activities, and homework.

Information on accreditation

The Florida campus of Mayo Clinic collaborates with affiliated institutions that have received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education for its physical therapy or occupational therapy internship programmes.