Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Anderson Sport and Wellness in Newport Beach, CA is seeking students who are interested in gaining experience in the medical setting to join our paid outpatient orthopedic physical therapy internship. No previous experience required. Schedule is flexible. 

There are two tracks for internship opportunities at Anderson Sport and Wellness.
1. The paid internship we offer involves bi-weekly mentoring and skill development one-on-one for 30 minutes and a weekly small group mentoring/quiz session.
2. There is a highly selective 1 on 1 mentoring and skill development internship opportunity that involves daily mentoring and hands-on experience. There are more details on our website under the "we are hiring page" regarding that opportunity. Space is limited in either track and the internship is competitive. 

The therapy technology and methods used at our clinic are primarily found in the professional sports setting, this is a great opportunity for any student who wants to be exposed to cutting-edge physical therapy methods. 

NOTICE: OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIP SLOTS ARE FULL. WE ARE INTERVIEWING NOW FOR FALL 2025 AND WINTER/SPRING 2026 OR NEXT SUMMER (2026). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following: Executes therapeutic activities such as teaching exercises and applying modalities as directed by the supervising therapist, training is provided. Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares equipment in accordance with company policy and guidelines. Keeps current with laundry and maintains an adequate stock of supplies. Participates in front desk duties such as answering phones, scheduling patients, and other administrative tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain experience in an elite physical therapy clinic where the clients are prioritized.
• Gain experience with recreational and elite athletes from a variety of backgrounds.
• Exposure to unique knowledge and experience in the field of physical therapy - many of our techniques and modalities are being applied with the US Olympic teams, professional sports and elite Division I college programs.
• Observe evaluation and treatment of patients performed by the physical therapist.
• Learn and execute specialized exercises and myofascial release techniques under supervision.
• Earn hours required for graduate school.
• Improve interpersonal and professional skills by: interacting with patients, guiding patients through exercises, performing evidence-backed modalities under therapist supervision and receive coaching and feedback. 
• Understand physical therapy electronic medical records and documentation systems and gain experience utilizing them under supervision.
• Receive exposure and training in many unique rehabilitative modalities, including but not limited to:
  • Cupping/myofascial decompression therapy
  • Vibration technology including rapid release technology and purewave technology
  • Myofascial release/MELT Method
  • Normatec Pulse Technology
  • Lumbar/cervical mechanical traction/decompression
  • Neuro-Bio-Electric Stimulator (Neubie)
  • Frequency Specific Microcurrent
• Participate in a rigorous 3-month training program including responsibility to learn specific exercises each week and accountability to apply modalities correctly. There will be weekly small group format quizzes and a 30-minute bi-weekly personal coaching meeting with a seasoned physical therapist. 
• Access to our vast video library that contains instructional videos, fitness class recordings and more!
• Access to our cutting-edge technology for personal use and guidance how to use it for addressing your own health concerns/optimization.

*Applicants must have taken a college anatomy course or be currently enrolled in one

Job Types: This is a highly selective paid internship with a 180 hour commitment. Most students complete the internship in 3-4 months. If there is a position open in the clinic when your internship is complete you are eligible to be hired on to our team. 

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Summer work, Summer internship, Flexible hours,

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