Bridgepoint Active Care Observation

I had to understand the circumstances in which people were in and how interact with residents respectfully and compassionately which provided opportunities for personal growth by practicing integrity, justice and good stewardship. Though I was a bit hesitant, my experience has been very positive. Just being a volunteer without any related experience or skills, I was unqualified to help and many ways. The few menial tasks that I was able to do seemed to be met with much enthusiasm and appreciation. Simply helping someone to their seat bringing them a cup of tea or

When she sees a patient for the first time she talks to them about the doctor’s report and asks specific questions about their injury or experiences leading up to the need for physical therapy. Megan explained how important it is to make the patient feel comfortable and keep a positive attitude towards the patient’s recovery. These consultations were the most interesting to sit in on because it allowed me to observe the therapist’s ability to take the patient’s information and create a diagnosis and treatment plan for the injury or pain described. Megan may have multiple patients at a time so she stressed the importance of keeping up with each patient and why the physical therapy techs are so helpful. Scheduling is another job of the therapists that is important in keeping the clinic running smoothly. There is also paperwork that has to be filled out for every patient after every visit about their

Doing everything required I.e. training,Be kind and caring to the residents and providing them with respect and dignity.

I’m doing my internship at Housing Authority of New Orleans. It is located at 4100 Touro Street, New Orleans, La. 70122. I’m working in the HANO Client Services Department, under the supervision of Ms. Angela Harper, who holds an LMSW. Thus, Ms. Harper is the Manager in the Client Services Department. I’m interning at one of HANO’s housing sites, which is known as the Crescent Estates, formerly known as (Fisher). Some of my roles are to assist and work with the HANO Client Services Department, with providing supportive services, programs, and activities to include case management for residents at various sites; assist with keeping case files and assessments maintained on each household in the TAAG (Tracking-At-A-Glance) case management system, for the following sites: Fisher and Scattered Sites and monitor files for the other sites; assist the agency with outreach and other programs, wherever needed, with special events such as health fairs, job/employment training fairs, youth summer camps, and afterschool programs; monitor service referrals and the services received by residents from partner agencies; follow-up with service referrals for tracking purpose; provide ongoing follow-up with residents in case load, follow-up include face-to-face communication (home visits) and/or phone calls on a weekly basis, depending on the stability of the family; meet with field supervisor bi-weekly

Prior to this trip, I was very intrigued by the medical field and although I did not have a set idea of my future profession, I knew I wanted to work in the medical field. Some of my friends who had taken this course before told me their experience at Sunnybrook and Lyndhurst, as well as how much of a great opportunity this was for anybody of any age. I had very high expectations, however, I was also very anxious because it was professional setting, and the situations were unpredictable. I could not believe that I would be visiting one of the major hospitals and the largest trauma center in Canada. The entire trip, from the introductions and presentations to the emotional stories shared by the people at the rehabilitation centre was engaging. The P.A.R.T.Y program aimed towards providing information to youth and motivating us to stop drug or alcohol abuse, as well as texting and driving since these were the main causes of motor vehicle collisions. Throughout the day we saw the trauma room and critical care unit, as well as presentations by doctors, first responders, and nurses. Then by the afternoon we had the opportunity to travel to Lyndhurst and hear about the experiences of some individuals.

My level 1 fieldwork II was assigned at Charleston Area Medical Center – Medication Rehabilitation Inpatient Services in Charleston, West Virginia. It was an Inpatient Rehabilitation which provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy services. My supervisor is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for more than 3 years. My fieldwork started around 7:45am and ends at 4pm. My supervisor provides me with occupational profile of the patient, diagnosis and the treatment before interacting with the patients. They usually see 3 patients in a day for 90 mins therapy sessions.

I am the physical therapy team leader at a pediatric outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinic. This clinic evaluates and treats children between the ages of birth and 21 years with a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to: developmental delays, orthopedic and neurological conditions, brachial plexus injuries, torticollis and plagiocephaly, and autism spectrum disorders. Occasionally, the therapists will evaluate and treat an adult patient with developmental disabilities. The clinic is open five days per week with four occupational therapists, three physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, and a Spanish-speaking interpreter. As the physical therapy team leader, I work with the occupational therapy team leader to suggest, establish, and implement new programs at the clinic, under the direction of the therapy manager.

In particular, the program at Wingate University shares my appreciation for fieldwork as it offers clinical education and experience in each year of the curriculum. I have experienced unique situations during my time spent volunteering in clinics and working as a rehab tech that I could not have experienced in any other way. In particular, my appreciation for applying the knowledge and skills that will be learned in school must be easily translated into the clinic. During me time spent with different therapists and patients, I have come to value the need for excellence in the clinic. Every individual provides a new experience in the field and developing the application skills needed is an experience that I want to be able to utilize in future clinical rotations.

As I pulled into the rehabilitation center’s parking lot Monday afternoon I couldn't wait to get inside and feel the breeze of the air conditioning as I escaped from the 95 degree blazing hot weather outside. I was very anxious because I wasn’t sure how this interview would go, let alone if it would happen. I wasn't certain the physical therapist I was going to interview would have time to fit me in. I was up the night before trying to figure out what I wanted to learn from this interview and what kind of questions I would ask. I decided to focus my questions towards the physical therapist I have been shadowing to get to know more about him and his experiences with the job. So far through out my research I have been focusing on the physical therapists and their relationships with patients. I wanted my readers learn more about the person who is caring for these patients and what goes on that patients do not see.

Instead of providing the care they thought they would be providing, they were reigning in members to a program with the promise of improved health while they felt their own health was being neglected or jeopardized due to added stress, no time for breaks or guaranteed family time. Corporate compliance was called anonymously with complaints of working conditions and a state wide meeting was held with the RN case managers to gather information. Staff was assured that their concerns were being heard and efforts would be made to improve the current state of affairs.

When I first arrived at DRAC Physical Therapy back in March I had no idea what I would be doing. My supervisor, Meghan, had written

In 2011 and 2013, I had two summer internships with Cornerstone Montgomery: the first working in the Life Skills Program, and the second working in their 24-hour crisis residential facility. While working in the Life Skills Program, I fostered my interest in working with those who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness. I taught my clients’ skills needed for rehabilitation including eating healthy on a budget, basic computer skills, and medication management. When I returned to Cornerstone Montgomery in 2013, they asked me to intern in

To begin the project the team made efforts to first understand the function of the program. Having no prior experience with the residency program the team’s initial goal was to obtain as much information as possible in order to best understand how the program was run. To accomplish this goal, an introductory meeting was scheduled with the program’s directors, Dr. Howe and Dr. Tarini, and the project’s sponsor, Tom Persoon. In this meeting the team was able to obtain information regarding the basic standards of residency programs set by the ACGME, the function of the clinics, and basic scheduling of the residents. It was found that throughout the week the residents would attend clinic hours during the week at one of three locations; IRL, North

Therapy is an emerging and continuously evolving field that I have seen constant growth in treatment for patients. Now having the education and experience of what it takes to be on the path as a physical therapist I unquestionably believe that the University of St. Augustine is essential for my personal growth. In the future I see myself as a person who can contribute advancements to the field and knowledge to future doctors who fervently seek skillfulness as I once did. I plan to build my profession in a hospital setting at first so that I can be exposed to a variety of patient treatments. For this reason I have already set a name with my supervisors and coworkers in rehab care. My vision to aid those who come to me does not only go as far as where I live and work but to the countries that cannot get help due to capital causes. I have done many trips to destitute countries and believe that only the best education is fit to help those in need. I know that this is not a task in which all are called for and not only do I want to restore their health, but I want to be a guide for their future and a healer for their

The internship that I acquired during the summer of 2010 at the Greenwood Sports and Industrial Rehabilitation Center (GSIRC), allowed me to gain an immeasurable amount of experience during my tenure at this facility. Within this period, the exposure to new concepts within the physical therapy industry allowed me to observe and work hands on with patients of all ages and disabilities that exposed me to various treatment plans and programs to restore client’s mobility. The essential Physical Education and Exercise Science (PEES) courses taken at Lander University were beneficial to my academic knowledgebase, which prepared me and developed me for the opportunity within the physical therapy discipline. Working as