Clinical Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Clinical Education

The University of North Carolina Physical Therapy program affiliates with approximately 200 excellent clinical education facilities both inside and outside North Carolina. Students are assigned to four 8-12 week clinical affiliations for a total of 36 weeks of full time clinical experience. Students must work with patients of all ages, and a variety of clinical conditions to provide them with the entry-level knowledge and skills they need in the general practice of physical therapy. Students' special interests are considered as clinical assignments are made. Each student must have clinical experience in 3 settings and one site must fulfill service to an underserved facility or area.

Requirements include:

• General acute care hospital     pediatric or adult
• Neuromuscular experience     Inpatient rehab, Subacute rehab, Skilled Nursing                       Facility, Outpatient neuro rehab, or Pediatrics
• Musculoskeletal experience   Outpatient orthopedics, sports
• Underserved facility or area

If you are interested in becoming a clinical site contact: Lisa Johnston, PT, MS, DPT, ACCE
Phone: 919-843-8783 email: lisa_johnston@med.unc.edu

Our goal at UNC-CH is to provide the best possible clinical education experience available for both the students and the clinical instructors. We encourage and value your input regarding the program. You can contact us at the following:

Lisa Johnston, PT, MS, DPT, ACCE and Assistant Professor
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department of Allied Health Sciences
Division of Physical Therapy
3046 Bondurant Hall, CB#7135
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7135
919-843-5723
Lisa_Johnston@med.unc.edu

Dawn Phillips, PT, MS Assistant ACCE

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Department of Allied Health Sciences
Division of Physical Therapy
3044 Bondurant Hall, CB#7135
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7135

919-843-8696

Dawn_Phillips@med.unc.edu