Student programs
Student Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Rotations
Build your clinical skills in an outpatient environment, working alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.
About the program
KOH Physical Therapy Lab offers clinical rotations for physical therapist assistant (SPTA) students. This is an educational placement, not a job.
Rotations are arranged with your program under an affiliation agreement between your school and KOH Physical Therapy Lab. Placement depends on that agreement and on clinic availability.
What you'll do
- Carry out treatment within the plan of care set by the physical therapist, under your clinical instructor's supervision.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercise and see how it is progressed over a course of care.
- Observe and report how patients respond to treatment.
- Practice clear, confident communication with patients and the clinical team.
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What we're looking for
- Current enrollment in a physical therapist assistant program.
- A school able to arrange an affiliation agreement with KOH Physical Therapy Lab.
- Interest in outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.
What you'll experience at KOHPT
Mentorship
Learn through one-on-one mentoring and regular feedback, under supervision that follows California rules.
Working with PTs
See how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants work together on each patient's care.
Orthopedic and sports exposure
Work with a broad patient mix, from athletes to adults recovering from orthopedic surgery.
Our clinical environment
See private treatment rooms, a strength and conditioning floor and the modalities our clinicians use.
How placements work
Rotations are an educational experience, not employment, and placement is not guaranteed. They are arranged with your program under an affiliation agreement between your school and KOH Physical Therapy Lab, through your school's clinical education coordinator.
Our clinics
Our clinics are in Irvine and Long Beach, with Ontario opening soon. Availability varies by clinic, so tell us which location works for you. See our locations.
Request a rotation
Ask your program's clinical education coordinator to contact us, or email us with your school, program and preferred dates.