As a student at MedStar NRH, you will be part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary team of therapists, psychologists, social workers, rehab engineers, nurses and physicians. MedStar NRH serves both inpatients and outpatients with a strong "customer service/safety first" culture. In addition to excellent patient care, we have a strong focus on research and education. MedStar NRH Rehabilitation Network, our outpatient network, spans Maryland, DC and Virginia. Students are accepted for either setting; however we do not accept students for their first fieldwork experience.

Our program requires strong time management and organizational skills, a willingness to receive and provide feedback, flexibility, and the ability to handle stress. MedStar NRH is an extremely busy and fast-paced environment — students should plan to complete assignments and patient-care planning outside of regular work hours as needed (1-3 hours per day). It is also recommended that you limit your commute time as this can be a big stressor, especially for students from outside the area.

As a student, you are expected to carry a caseload of 6-7 patients and a group by the end of your fieldwork and be competent to evaluate, treat, discharge plan, order equipment, manage your schedule, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team regarding a basic patient in your assigned unit. We do not require a project, however an opportunity to present a 15- to 30-minute case study or evidence-based practice article may be available.

Our Clinical Supervisors have all completed a required CI course and have more than one year of clinical experience. We are an organization that values education and our students, and we make every effort to provide a structured and well-rounded experience.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Neepa Shah, MS, OTR/L, Clinical Supervisor/Student Fieldwork Coordinator at neepa.shah@medstar.net

The hospital address is: 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010. Phone: 202-877-1000