Reid Road to Rehab
Whether you’re a high school, undergrad, or graduate student, if you’re interested in a career in rehabilitation services, Reid Health’s Road to Rehab program can help you get started.
What is Reid road to Rehab
If you’re a high school student considering a career in rehabilitation services; an undergraduate studying physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), or speech-language pathology (SLP); or a graduate student in a PT, OT, or SLP program, Road to Rehab is for you.
Our Rehabilitation Services team is excited to offer a program that’s committed to supporting aspiring therapists in our communities. Our goal is to help you navigate the educational and clinical steps and provide you the tools needed to successfully prepare for your future.
Let us guide you on your journey toward a rewarding career in rehabilitation!
17%
Projected growth rate for physical therapy (much higher than the average for all occupations)
13.9%
Projected employment growth for occupational therapists from 2021-2031
14,000
Projected openings for speech-language pathologists each year – on average – over 2021-2031
What level is right for you?
The Road to Rehab has four levels. Where you begin is determined by where you’re at in your educational journey.
Level 1
- Open to high school students entering their junior or senior year
- This program takes place the first two weeks of June.
- All participants are introduced to PT, OT, and SLP in acute rehab, inpatient, outpatient, and pediatric settings.
- Participants tour facilities, meet staff from all disciplines, see what a day in the life of a therapist looks like, and get their questions answered by experts.
- Participants receive a certificate documenting the hours of observation they complete.
Level 2
- Open to high school students who’ve completed Level 1 and are entering their senior year or who’ve recently graduated
- This program takes place the last week of June.
- Participants can focus their time with the discipline of their choice (PT, OT, or SLP).
- This in-depth experience includes a panel discussion with therapists from all settings, information about graduate programs in the area, and helpful tips on what to expect as students pursue a career in rehab.
- Participants receive a certificate documenting the hours of observation they complete.
Level 3
- Open to undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in PT, OT, or SLP
- Up to 120 observation hours across three settings and a patient’s lifespan
- Letter of recommendation for graduate program applications
- Therapist navigator provided for mentorship and support
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Mock interviews
- Graduate school application pointers
- Resume building
Level 4
- Open to graduate students in a PT, OT, or SLP program
- Preference given for clinical rotations at Reid Health
- Letter of recommendation for employment
- Therapist navigator provided for mentorship and support
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Mock interviews
- Resume review and suggestions
If you’re a non-traditional student looking for the best path to a career in Rehabilitation Services, call us at (765) 983-3092. We’d love to help you!
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