Professional Observation
Sullivan Physical Therapy offers opportunities for healthcare professionals to observe our physical therapists evaluate and treat pelvic health patients.
During a typical day the visiting healthcare professional will observe eight patients for one hour treatment sessions. Available time for observation is from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Observation is dependent on patient consent. In the event a patient refuses to let a visitor observe, the healthcare professional will likely be able to observe the treatment session of another physical therapist. There is no guarantee the healthcare professional will be able to see a patient every hour depending on cancellations and consent.
The healthcare professional is welcome to accompany their patient to a physical therapy session. However, during clinical observation the visiting healthcare professional will not be able to examine or treat any patients.
The visiting healthcare professional is encouraged to participate in clinical discussion and ask relevant questions during the treatment sessions.
Please contact Kimberlee Sullivan for fee and scheduling information regarding observing a physical therapist at Sullivan Physical Therapy. Only one visiting healthcare professional is allowed to observe per day.
A visiting healthcare professional has the option to purchase a booklet of handouts that are used when treating pelvic health physical therapy. In addition to patient handouts, the booklet includes recommended continuing education courses, articles, books and websites for reference.
The purpose for offering observation at our clinic to other health care professionals is to increase awareness of pelvic health physical therapy. We understand that observation does not take the place of pelvic health physical therapy classes and a health care professional would need to have formal training in order to evaluate and treat patients appropriately. However, we would like to create an environment for those who are interested in this type of therapy to come and observe these patients and treatment.
If a physical therapist is looking for more than observation, we do offer a professional mentorship program to prepare a licensed physical therapist who has no prior experience in pelvic floor physical therapy for treating all diagnoses related to the pelvic floor in both men and women.
We look forward to helping facilitate your passion for pelvic health physical therapy.
During a typical day the visiting healthcare professional will observe eight patients for one hour treatment sessions. Available time for observation is from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Observation is dependent on patient consent. In the event a patient refuses to let a visitor observe, the healthcare professional will likely be able to observe the treatment session of another physical therapist. There is no guarantee the healthcare professional will be able to see a patient every hour depending on cancellations and consent.
The healthcare professional is welcome to accompany their patient to a physical therapy session. However, during clinical observation the visiting healthcare professional will not be able to examine or treat any patients.
The visiting healthcare professional is encouraged to participate in clinical discussion and ask relevant questions during the treatment sessions.
Please contact Kimberlee Sullivan for fee and scheduling information regarding observing a physical therapist at Sullivan Physical Therapy. Only one visiting healthcare professional is allowed to observe per day.
A visiting healthcare professional has the option to purchase a booklet of handouts that are used when treating pelvic health physical therapy. In addition to patient handouts, the booklet includes recommended continuing education courses, articles, books and websites for reference.
The purpose for offering observation at our clinic to other health care professionals is to increase awareness of pelvic health physical therapy. We understand that observation does not take the place of pelvic health physical therapy classes and a health care professional would need to have formal training in order to evaluate and treat patients appropriately. However, we would like to create an environment for those who are interested in this type of therapy to come and observe these patients and treatment.
If a physical therapist is looking for more than observation, we do offer a professional mentorship program to prepare a licensed physical therapist who has no prior experience in pelvic floor physical therapy for treating all diagnoses related to the pelvic floor in both men and women.
We look forward to helping facilitate your passion for pelvic health physical therapy.
