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The most enjoyable part is being able to be hands-on with the patients because for me it is easier to learn and understand while doing the actions, and it makes me hold my attention better.
In my first week, I was tasked with shadowing a different physical therapist (PT) each day in a different department. Each PT had a different expectation of me it seemed. For some, I followed and observed the day and was able to ask questions when I needed clarification on something. For others, I have been able to assist in the treatments of patients, such as providing stability and assisting in stretches. I believe I am clear on the goals and expectations of this internship. I think both are to experience the culture surrounding the healthcare the PTs provide, assist when needed, ask questions, and provide support to the patients and PTs.
In the next few weeks, I will be working in the electrical therapy room, daycare room, swallowing unit, and speech therapy unit. I feel good about the work I have been assigned. I’m excited to work in the electrical therapy room as well as the daycare. The electrical therapy room has a few machines I am familiar with so I am excited to use them and learn more about them. I am also looking forward to working in the daycare because my goal is to work in pediatrics and I think this will be a great experience and step towards that goal. I figured out I would love to become a Pediatric Nurse so I seek out for advice. Therefore, I get to work in the Daycare most of the time.
I engage with my coworkers and supervisor every day. We eat lunch together, and hang out before lunch and after naptime, i have even been asked to help some of them with their English.
I think I have adjusted to the climate, food, and local environment. It took me a while to get there but I feel good about all of those things right now. No health or safety concerns at this time either.
I think communication between the site team and local buddies is good, and we all come together often to hang out which is nice.
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The most enjoyable part is being able to be hands-on with the patients because for me it is easier to learn and understand while doing the actions, and it makes me hold my attention better.
In my first week, I was tasked with shadowing a different physical therapist (PT) each day in a different department. Each PT had a different expectation of me it seemed. For some, I followed and observed the day and was able to ask questions when I needed clarification on something. For others, I have been able to assist in the treatments of patients, such as providing stability and assisting in stretches. I believe I am clear on the goals and expectations of this internship. I think both are to experience the culture surrounding the healthcare the PTs provide, assist when needed, ask questions, and provide support to the patients and PTs.
In the next few weeks, I will be working in the electrical therapy room, daycare room, swallowing unit, and speech therapy unit. I feel good about the work I have been assigned. I’m excited to work in the electrical therapy room as well as the daycare. The electrical therapy room has a few machines I am familiar with so I am excited to use them and learn more about them. I am also looking forward to working in the daycare because my goal is to work in pediatrics and I think this will be a great experience and step towards that goal. I figured out I would love to become a Pediatric Nurse so I seek out for advice. Therefore, I get to work in the Daycare most of the time.
I engage with my coworkers and supervisor every day. We eat lunch together, and hang out before lunch and after naptime, i have even been asked to help some of them with their English.
I think I have adjusted to the climate, food, and local environment. It took me a while to get there but I feel good about all of those things right now. No health or safety concerns at this time either.
I think communication between the site team and local buddies is good, and we all come together often to hang out which is nice.