Program Description:
GRSM is offering Internship positions for highly motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in the rehabilitation sciences. This volunteer program allows students to gain direct, hands-on clinical experience in a leading sports rehabilitation clinic. Volunteers will interact and assist with physiotherapy assistants, physiotherapists and clients in a multi-disciplinary setting, as well as observe treatment sessions covering a wide range of treatments. Multiple shifts are available at all three clinic sites (Downtown Kitchener, Kitchener-South and Cambridge).
Responsibilities include the following:
- Orientation and training for tasks and duties related to assisting the physiotherapists
- Observing assessment and treatment sessions with the physiotherapists
- Assisting physiotherapists with various aspects of treatment (exercise supervision, applying modalities such as IFC, TENS and ultrasound, setting up hot/cold packs)
- Self-directed learning by setting learning goals and asking questions
- General cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area
Candidates who excel in our Internships may be offered subsequent opportunities within GRSM.
Applicant Requirement:
- The Internship is offered to students who have successfully completed their first year of their program (or a minimum age of 18 years old)
- A minimum commitment of approximately 4 months (1 semester) or 50 hours of volunteer time
- Proficiency in self-directed learning
- A desire to help others and to be part of a great team
Please email your resume and cover letter to:
Kitchener – South
700 Strasburg Rd
PTInternSouth@grsm.ca
Kitchener – Downtown
16 Andrew Stree
PTInternDT@grsm.ca
Cambridge
40 George Street North
PTInternCamb@grsm.ca