Marquette General Rehabilitation Center
More on the Physical Therapy Internship Program
A service of
the Marquette General Rehabilitation Center
Marquette General Health System
580 W. College Ave.
Marquette, MI 49855
906-225-3186 or 1-800-562-9753 Ext. 3186
Program Beliefs
Physical therapy is a vital component of the
medical model which helps people recover from illness and injury.
Today’s physical
therapy and physical therapy assistant students are the future guardians
of the profession of physical therapy. These beliefs are the reason
we offer physical therapy internships at Marquette General Hospital.
Mission
To provide students with empowerment-driven, clinical learning,
balanced by a demand for excellence and the support of professional
mentorship, that allows students to function at a superior
level upon entering the physical therapy profession.
Program Values
* Life long learning
* Curiosity
* Customer service
* Empowerment
* Excellence
* Teamwork
Program Focuses - As a student, you can focus on one of three clinical settings:
Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation or Outpatient Orthopedic.
1. Acute Care
This is a dynamic, fast paced experience in a tertiary acute hospital.
A wide variety of patient diagnoses are seen: neurological, orthopedic,
cardiac, wound care, de-conditioned, and multi-trauma are the
most typical. You will have daily interaction with a wide variety
of health team members including physicians, physician assistants,
nurses, social workers, case managers, and occupational therapists.
Treatment philosophy for this practice area is based on function
and fast results.
2. Inpatient Rehabilitation
Experience in this team-focused area of physical therapy takes place
on the 16-bed Rehab Unit. Physiatrist's admit patients to the unit
and lead rehab treatment teams consist of physical, occupational,
speech, and recreation therapists, social workers, audiologists,
psychologists, and nursing staff. A variety of diagnoses are seen
with stroke, general orthopedic, and deconditioning
the most common. Other patient diagnoses seen include spinal
cord injury, brain injury, and amputee. Occasionally, patients with
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Guillain-Barre’
syndrome are admitted. Patients admitted to the Inpatient Rehab
Unit are required to tolerate three hours of therapy each day and
to be medically stable before admission. Strict admission criteria
allow physical therapy students to have a rehab- focused experience
with minimal distraction due to significant medical problems or fatigue.
Outpatient services are also part of this focus area. Patients
with diagnoses similar to those encountered on the inpatient rehab
unit and patients with vestibular problems are seen.
3. Outpatient Orthopedic
A wide variety of patient diagnoses are seen during time spent
in this area including: athletic injuries, a spectrum of
post-surgical procedures, back and neck pain, and various work-related
injuries. There is a wide patient age demographic, ranging from
young to older adults.
Therapists working in this area use a wide range of evaluation
and treatment techniques. You will have an opportunity to integrate
much of what you have learned in school: McKenzie (MDT) approach, muscle
energy, myofascial release, joint mobilization and sport/activity
specific clinical and functional exercises.
Ancillary Experiences
Regardless of your primary internship focus – acute care,
inpatient rehab, or outpatient orthopedics, you can also gain valuable
experience for as long as one week in any two areas listed below:
· Amputee rehab
· Animal
Assisted Therapy – Upper Michigan Dog Therapy Partnership
· Athletic injury
· Vestibular rehabilitation
· Wound care
· Hand therapy
· Manual therapy
· Pediatric treatment
· Employment interviewing
· Public speaking
· Resume writing
You
may observe the following areas:
· Physician evaluation and treatment
· Surgery
· Occupational therapy
· Recreation therapy
· Social work
· Neuropsychology
· Speech therapy
· Orthotics and Prosthetics
Internship
Amenities
· Computer use
· On site cafeteria with reasonable rates
· Low-cost housing - $150/month
Internship
Dress Style
· White lab coat is NOT required
· Business casual – no jeans or t-shirts
· Clean tennis shoes or dress shoes
What
to Bring
· Appropriate text books for patient care
Housing
The student guesthouse, owned by Marquette General Hospital, is
an inexpensive and convenient place to live during your internship.
Four students can stay in the
house at a time. You may or not have a roommate (same sex).
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You can reserve a room in the house only if you have a scheduled internship at Marquette General. If your internship is not scheduled Do not attempt to make a reservation.
If you want
to reserve a room for your internship, please email Brad Jackson
at bajackson@mgh.org with
the following information.
· Name
· Internship start and finish dates
· Date you plan to arrive in Marquette
· School name
· Internship type (acute, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation)
Please
notify us if you need to cancel your housing commitment. There is
often a waiting list for the student guesthouse.
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House
Amenities
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Stove |
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Refrigerator |
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1
full bath |
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Television
with cable |
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Telephone
(local phone service provided) |
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Utilities
are included |
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Cleaning
supplies |
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Basic kitchen equipment and dinnerware |
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Answering
machine |
What
to Bring
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Bed linens (standard twin size) |
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Pillows |
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Alarm clock |
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Food |
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Storage containers |
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Microwave if desired |
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Toiletries |
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Bath towels |
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Long distance phone plan (either a calling card or a prepaid 1-800 #) |
Rent
The cost of living in the student guesthouse is $150 per month.
Rent will be collected in full during the first week of your
internship. The house will be inspected before your departure
and any damage found will be your financial responsibility.
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Guesthouse
Cleanliness
You will need to establish a schedule with your fellow roommates
for cleaning at least once a week and doing dishes at least once
a day. Upon notification, the house will be checked for cleanliness
by a supervisor on occasion. Marquette has a strict recycling law
requiring you to place recyclables curbside on Sunday nights. Garbage
is picked up by Hospital Maintenance and needs to be placed curbside
on Tuesday or Thursday morning before 9:00 am.
Parking
Parking is available in the guesthouse driveway. The city of Marquette
has a parking ordinance prohibiting street parking from 12:00-6:00
am from November – April. Tickets are $75. You are not allowed
to park in any hospital parking lot as you will be ticketed and/or
towed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in any part of the house at any time.
Guests
You must accompany your guests at all times. Overnights guests are
strictly prohibited.
Pets
No pets are allowed in the student guesthouse at any time.
Student
Guest House Address and Phone Number
406 West Park St.
Marquette, MI 49855
906-225-3749
Map
Helpful
Links
· City of Marquette
· Marquette
Mining Journal Classifieds - other housing options
