PT 487 Final Internship I

This 12-week internship is the third of four full-time, long-term clinical experiences and is designed to develop the clinical competence of the student for generalist physical therapist practice. The setting selected is coordinated with the setting of the Final Internship II and the two prior full-time experiences (PT 483 and PT 485) to ensure the student has had exposure to a breadth of diagnostic groups, health care settings, and physical therapy care across the lifespan. The student will examine, evaluate diagnose, prognose and design/implement physical therapy interventions for patients with complex and/or multiple system involvement while under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The student will also develop skills in professional and practice management.