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What is Reid's Road to Rehab?

Our Rehabilitation Services team is excited to offer a program committed to supporting the aspiring therapists and athletic trainers in our community. Our goal is to help you navigate the educational and clinical steps and provide you the tools needed to successfully prepare as you drive toward your future.

Our program is beneficial for any high school student considering a rehabilitation service-related career and any undergraduate student pursuing a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or athletic training. Graduate students in a PT, OT, SLP, or AT program will receive additional support to prepare them for the road ahead.

Let Reid Health guide you on your journey towards a rewarding career in Rehabilitation!

Why Rehab Services?

A 17% projected growth rate

for physical therapy is much faster than the average for all occupations.

13.9% employment growth

for occupational therapists between 2021 and 2031

About 14,000 openings

for speech-language pathologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade

21% projected growth

If you enjoy sports and want to be close to the action, you might consider pursuing a career as an athletic trainer. 

Find out what level is right for you.

Level 1

Pre-requisite for level 2

  • Open to high school students entering their Junior or Senior Year
  • This 2-week long program is held the first two weeks in June.
  • All participants will be introduced to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy in acute rehab, in-patient, outpatient, and pediatrics as well as athletic training in the clinic or school setting.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to tour facilities, meet staff from all disciplines, see what a day in the life of a therapist looks like, and get questions answered from the experts.
  • Participants will receive a certificate documenting the hours of observation completed

Level 2

Level 1 is a prerequisite to level 2

  • Open to high school students entering their Senior Year or recently graduated.
  • This 1-week long program is held the last week in June.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to focus their time with the discipline of their choice. Disciplines include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or athletic training.
  • This in-depth experience will provide opportunities including a panel discussion with therapists from all settings, information regarding graduate programs in the area, and helpful tips on what to expect as you pursue your rehab career.
  • A certificate will be provided detailing the hours of observation completed.

Level 3

Open to undergraduate students pursuing a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or athletic training.

Program highlights include

  • Up to 120 observation hours across 3 different settings and 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 PT/OT/SLP/ATC programs

Program highlights include

  • Preference given for clinical rotations at Reid Health
  • Letters of recommendation for employment
  • Therapist Navigator provided for mentorship and support
  • Answers to frequently asked questions
  • Mock interviews

Resume review and suggestions

Non-Traditional Students

Contact us to find a path that best supports your journey to a career in Rehabilitation Services!

Interested in Reid's Road to Rehab?

Hear from Current Employees

Hannah E.

While my classes taught me a plethora of information regarding occupational therapy principles, anatomy, conditions, development, documentation etc, there is nothing better than observation and hands on experience to learn what any job will be really like.

Tabby J.

When I was in high school, I had the wonderful opportunity to observe adults and pediatrics occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy here at Reid Rehabilitation Services. I absolutely fell in love with speech therapy and decided this would be my career path. Choosing to come here in high school to observe was the best career decision I could have made!

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