Whether you're completing clinical rotations or seeking observation hours, you'll be welcomed into a supportive, high-performance environment that prioritizes both patient care and professional growth.
We’re passionate about education, collaboration, and fostering the skills that build confident, compassionate clinicians. Join us and take the next step in your journey toward becoming a leader in rehabilitation and wellness.
“I would say this experience was far superior to my other clinical experiences. I felt that I was given ample opportunities to practice a wide range of orthopedic skills and receive plenty of feedback throughout my rotation. The patient population I was able to work with was also much more varied when compared to previous rotations." - Nicholas Lopez, Former Student/Danbury PT
What does our Student Program offer future PTs?
PTSMC's Student Program aligns seamlessly with our mission of providing unmatched experiences. Students completing clinical affiliations with PTSMC work with our highly trained clinical staff many of whom have advanced certifications within the PT profession. Our diverse clinical instructor team works with students from a variety of backgrounds to help guide them throughout the clinical education experience.
Why PTSMC is Different
PTSMC Student Program by the Numbers
Over 100 Students
Annually
Every year, PTSMC places over 100 DPT students matching them their clinical interests.
Over 40 University
Partners
PTSMC partners with over 40 local, regional, and national university partners.
35 Clinics Across
the Northeast
PTSMC has 35 locations across the northeast providing for diverse clinical opportunities.
My clinical experience with PTSMC was by far my favorite out of my four clinical experiences. My expectations and responsibilities were clearly communicated.
The environment provided by staff at the facility was extremely supportive, non-judgmental, and facilitated a community where I was comfortable asking anyone questions, down to the front desk staff and the aides.
There were a few educational opportunities including lunches/meetings with other healthcare professionals in the area such as massage therapists and MDs, allowing me to gain confidence communicating with other professionals while expanding my network.
Not only did I feel supported by the clinic staff, but also staff at other locations including Juliann Chacko, Sandra Boccialetti, and Karen Havlicek who coordinated opportunities for me while encouraging and supporting me through the process. I truly felt seen and heard not just as a student, but as a person and future clinician the past 14 weeks.
As compared to previous clinicals where I felt respected as a student, but did not experience the genuine care and support that I did here. PTSMC truly went above and beyond for me, which I am so grateful for. - Rachel Barr, Former Student/Westbrook PT
Want to Learn More?
We welcome the opportunity to connect with:
- Students seeking full or part-time integrated clinical experiences (ICE) placements
- ACE/DCE looking to establish contracts
- Individuals wanting more information about PTSMC's Student Program
To learn more, contact Juliann Chacko, Director of Student Program at Juliann.Chacko@ptsmc.com
Hear from Juliann Chacko, Student Program Director, and Danielle Dunn, Director of Clinical Excellence on what PTSMC offers to students and new grads. Hear from physical therapists on why they love PTSMC's clinical excellence opportunities and how they've benefited from them.
High School and Undergraduate Students
Interested in learning about shadowing opportunities?
Please reach out directly to the clinic you would like to shadow.
