A requirement of pre-physical therapy students is shadowing/observing professional physical therapists currently in the workforce. This is a requirement for every physical therapy school, and I believe it is an important component of the program for prospective students. It is great to observe physical therapists in action with patients and see as a student what I will be doing in the near future. Interacting with the therapists is also a great tool to learn more about the field and gain knowledge of beliefs and experiences about practicing rehabilitation. Listed below is the information of the various places I have shadowed throughout my undergraduate career.
Wenger Physical Therapy Athletico Address: 1681 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003 Address: 3320 S Sycamore Ave #150, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 Phone: 507-625-8017 Phone: 605-231-5590 Shadowed: January 9th and 11th of 2017 Shadowed: December 12 of 2017 Setting: Outpatient Therapy (mix of ages) Setting: Outpatient Therapy (mix of ages) Total Hours: 8 Total Hours: 7
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Avera Sports Institute Address: 501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078 Address: 1601 W 44th Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Phone: 605-668-8000 Phone: 605-322-3278 Shadowed: May 31, June 7, 21, 26, and 28 of 2017 Shadowed: December 14 of 2017 Setting: Inpatient Therapy (mostly geriatrics) Setting: Outpatient Therapy (mix of ages) Total Hours: 33 Total Hours: 8
Pediatric Therapy Services Tieszen Memorial Home Address: 150 St Andrews Dr #310, Mankato, MN 56001 Address: 312 State St, Marion, SD 57043 Phone: 507-388-543 Phone: 605-648-3384 Shadowed: November 17 of 2017 Shadowed: December 13 and 20 of 2017 Setting: Outpatient Therapy (pediatrics) Setting: Inpatient Therapy (geriatrics) Total Hours: 3 Total Hours: 10
Avera Gregory Hospital Winner Area Therapy Address: 400 Park Ave, Gregory, SD 57533 Address: 825 E 8th St, Winner, SD 57580 Phone: 605-835-8394 Phone: 605-842-7188 Shadowed: December 18 and 19 of 2017 Shadowed: January 3 of 2018 Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy (mix of ages, but mostly geriatrics) Setting: Outpatient (adults and geriatrics) Total Hours: 15 Total Hours: 8
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Craig Hospital Address: 5401 South St, Lincoln, NE 68506 Address: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113 Phone: 402-413-3000 Phone: 303-789-8000 Shadowed: May 7 and 8 of 2018 Shadowed: May 15 and 16 of 2018 Setting: Inpatient Therapy (adults) Setting: Inpatient Therapy (adults) Total Hours: 12 Total Hours: 12
Oaklawn Rehabilitation Center River Edge Hospital & Clinic Address: 201 Oaklawn Ave, Mankato, MN 56001 Address: 1900 Sunrise Dr, St Peter, MN 56082 Phone: 507-388-2913 Phone: 507-934-7680 Shadowed: several days throughout spring 2019 semester Shadowed: May 20-23 of 2019 Setting: Inpatient Therapy (mostly geriatrics) Setting: Primarily Outpatient Therapy (mix of ages) Total Hours: 52 Total Hours: 28
St. Michael's Hospital Avera Mayo Clinic Health System Address: 410 W 16th Ave, Tyndall, SD 57066 Address: 1025 Marsh St, Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 605-589-2100 Phone: 507-625-4031 Shadowed: May 28-31 and June 3-6 of 2019 Shadowed: Jun 25-27 of 2019 Setting: Outpatient Therapy (mostly geriatrics) Setting: Inpatient Therapy (primarily geriatrics) Total Hours: 62 Total Hours: 9