For an application to volunteer at Westwood Physical Therapy, click here.  Please print out the application and fill out and attach resumé if possible. 

FAQs:

1. What are the benefits of volunteering at Westwood Physical Therapy?

2. What can I expect to do (and not to do) as a volunteer?

3. Do you require a set of hours to volunteer?

4. How can I get to Westwood Physical Therapy?

5. I am interested in volunteering at Westwood Physical Therapy.  How do I start?

6. What is the dress code for volunteers at Westwood Physical Therapy? 

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Q: What are the benefits of volunteering at Westwood Physical Therapy?

Volunteers will be working with a very committed and professional staff to learn from who are very involved in local-community services along with local politics.  Also, we take on DPT students currently finishing their degree, which can provide insight to the application process and what it is like being a physical therapy student.  In addition, we often hire from within, so volunteers may be offered a paying job in the future. 

Our office has a lot of physical therapy resources in which a volunteer may access if interested.  We have many current articles, videos, DVDs, journals, books, software with exercises, etc. for volunteers to view and learn from.  Volunteers will get out of this situation what they put into it.

Q: What can I expect to do (and not do) as a volunteer?

Volunteers can work closely with the physical therapist or aide to help set up a patient on hot/cold packs, clean rooms after treatment, or observe treatments in the gym.  Also, we have a complete check off list of the many tasks volunteers can be involved in keep the office running efficiently.

Due to insurance policies and legal issues, volunteers are unable to touch a patient.  Since we are not a teaching hospital, we cannot have volunteers go into a private room and observe a physical therapist perform treatment care.  However, you can earn this opportunity with your actions and commitment and can arrange from time to time to ask a new patient that appears positive about you joining them.

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Q: Do you require a set number of hours to volunteer?

In order to get the most out of your time here, student volunteers are scheduled on a first come-first served basis. Hours/days usually range from 2-4 hours/1-2 days per week.

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Q: How can I get to Westwood Physical Therapy?

We are located on the southwest corner of Federal and Wilshire.  If you drive, you can either park in the building’s lots (we DO NOT validate) or find street parking.  However, please be aware of street cleaning days. 

You can also take a bus here and get off on the corner of San Vicente/Wilshire; we are located right under the Horton & Converse Pharmacy across the street.  Check www.metro.net to map your trip.  If you are coming from UCLA (UCLA Hilgard Bus Terminal behind Murphy or on Weyburn/Westwood), Line 2 of the Big Blue Bus stops at San Vicente/Wilshire.  You can return to UCLA right outside our office on the corner of San Vicente/Federal and Wilshire on Line 2.

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Q: I am interested in volunteering at Westwood Physical Therapy.  How do I start?

Start by filling out an application here; you can either fax it back to our office or bring it in.  Next, call the office or email Joan to schedule a time to come into our office to have an informational clinic tour and an informal interview to go over more specifics.

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Q: What is the dress code for volunteers at Westwood Physical Therapy?

The dress code is typically casual business or sporty professional.  This may include polo shirts, button downs, simple shirts (no casual print t-shirts), slacks, capris, etc.  Volunteers must look neat, clean, and professional at all times.  No excessive jewelry, strong perfume, jeans of any sort, shorts, dresses or skirts, and sandals can be worn at any time. 

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We look forward to having you volunteer at our office.  You can email info@westwoodpt.com for more specific questions and/or schedule a time to come in and check out the clinic. 

Useful Links:

Physical Therapy Schools in the U.S. by State

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 

Types of Physical Therapy

Guide to Physical Therapy

Current Volunteer Schedule