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EXERCISE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP

POSITION SUMMARY: Phoenix Physical Therapy and Sport Performance is a national leader in the health care profession. This educational program began in 2005 and provides a 12-week, part-time or full-time internship typically for junior- or senior-level undergraduate students pursuing a degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, athletic training, sports medicine, kinesiology, or biomechanics. Intern responsibility will include but are not limited to:

  • Observing and assisting our certified athletic trainers and physical therapist in the design and implementation of rehabilitation programs for patients of all ages.  Student can gain knowledge of…

    • General injury assessment

    • Use of therapeutic modalities

    • Current techniques in therapeutic exercise prescription

    • Current techniques in manual therapy

  • Design and management of our functional exercise catalog

  • Assisting in the development and implementation of sport performance training programs with our Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for middle school, high school and collegiate athletes. Knowledge gained can include..

    • Functional Movement Screening System

    • Performance Testing including

      • Vertical Leap

      • Strength Testing

      • Agility Testing

      • Speed Testing

      • Biomechanical Assessment

    • Periodization and Exercises Prescription

    • Flexibility Training

  • Observation of Therapeutic Massage

  • Assisting in Exercise Science seminar development for local doctors, special populations, and continued educational seekers.

  • General understanding of the sales and marketing strategies used in a full service physical therapy and sports performance facility.

We also accept interns who have competitive athletic playing experience at the collegiate level and technical knowledge of strength and conditioning who are interested in pursuing the profession.


PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS PERFORMANCE

WHO WE ARE
Phoenix Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, LLC, offers top caliber physical therapy and sports performance programs from a state-of-the-art wellness facility located in Denver, North Carolina.

OUR MISSION
To maintain a leading-edge, professional and dynamic training and wellness environment in which athletes and therapy patients of all ages and abilities may achieve their fullest potential in both training and in life.

OUR SPECIALTIES
At Phoenix, we focus on two core specialty areas – physical therapy and sports performance.  Our expert staff have years of experience in both arenas and approach them with a progressive, performance-based mindset.

  • PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our therapists have both the knowledge and expertise to take clients from the acute injury phase back to their prior level of function – or better. We create targeted programs that address the full spectrum of injury cause and recovery, and we implement them in highly customized, one-on-one sessions. In addition, we help our clients learn to prevent re-injury through specialized training and home exercise programs.

  • SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Our sports performance programs are grounded in the same training techniques we use with professional athletes.  We adapt those techniques to fit each athlete’s abilities, playing position and goals in order to boost performance at any age, in any discipline, amateur or pro.  We maintain leading-edge programs and equipment to ensure each client receives the most current competition-based training available – a practice that is setting the standard in the sports performance industry.

 

NECESSARY QUALIFICATION: 
In order to be considered for an internship at Phoenix Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, each candidate must have a solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, CPR, and First Aid, as well as, a strong work ethic, a deep-seated willingness to learn, strong communication skills, and current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program or a graduate of a 4-year college or university. The ideal candidates are self-motivated, energetic, organized, and are team players with a desire to succeed.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:  Competitive high school and/or Division I, II, or III playing experience. Applicants that have already sat for the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam or whom are in the process of becoming certified.

 
AVAILABILITY: Opportunities for internships are available in exercise science and athletic training on a year-round basis, although we prefer terms from May-July and Nov-Jan. To ensure that the intern maximizes his/her experience, candidates must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Candidates who can work full-time are preferred.

 

To formally apply for this internship, please submit a cover letter (specifying the EXERCISE SCIENCE internship) and a resume to lisa@phoenixptsp.com.
You can also mail or fax your cover letter and resume to the address below.
Phoenix Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Attn: Lisa Ciaravella
298 North Hwy 16
Denver, NC 28037
Fax # 704.483.1883

 

Thank you for your interest in Phoenix Physical Therapy and Sports Performance internship opportunities. Phoenix Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.