physical therapy observation hours - Illinois Central College

PHYSICAL THERAPY OBSERVATION HOURS
To be eligible to apply to the Physical Therapist Assistant program, you must complete a total of
20 hours of observation:
1.) In at least 2 different practice settings; however, it can be the same company
2.) Must be with a PT or PTA
3.) You can do your observation at a variety of locations and can be completed close to
your home. Options include:
a. Hospital
b. Outpatient clinics
c. Home health
d. Nursing home
To set up your observation, contact the physical therapy department and explain why
you are calling and see what you can do to set up some observation time.
4.) Complete the Observation Hours form and enclose with your application. You must have
one form for each facility you did observation hours.
PHYSICAL THERAPY OBSERVATION SITES PEORIA
IPMR-­‐Downtown Facility
Proctor Community Hospital
719 N. Wm. Kumpf Blvd IPMR
671-­‐2950
691-­‐1040
ask to speak to someone in physical therapy Ask for therapy department
Sheridan Road Facility
6501 N. Sheridan Rd
692-­‐8110 ask to speak to someone in physical therapy
Methodist Medical Center-­‐Inpatient Rehab OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Professional Therapy Services
655-­‐2000
671-­‐2951 (direct number)
Ask for therapy department
Methodist Atrium – Outpatient Therapy
Professional Therapy Services
672-­‐ 4568 ask to speak to someone in physical therapy

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
DOCUMENTATION OF OBSERVATION HOURS
Student Name: ________________________________________________
Student ID # : ________________________________________________
To ICC Physical Therapist Assistant Program:
___________________________________________________ has completed
observation hours in the Physical Therapy Department at the facility of:
From the dates of ____________________ through ______________________
For a total of _______________________hours.
Sincerely,
Physical Therapy Department
ENCLOSE COMPLETED OBSERVATION FORMS WITH APPLICATION PACKET