Internships at The Jewish Home

The Home is proud to provide internships and field placement experiences in a variety of disciplines including art therapy, human services, music therapy, nursing home administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and social work.

Fairfield University, Fordham University, Housatonic Community College, New York University, Sacred Heart University, Southern Connecticut State College, the University of Bridgeport, Yeshiva University and other institutions of higher learning have established academic relationships with the Home.

For more information, please contact:
Joyce Williams
employment@jhe.org

In addition, individuals who are eligible for physical therapy licensure in the state of Connecticut are invited to apply for The Jewish Home’s Clinical Physical Therapy Residency Program in Geriatrics.

The Clinical Physical Therapy Residency Program provides physical therapists with an opportunity to develop advanced competency skills in geriatric physical therapy.  This experience is designed to prepare the individual to take the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties exam in Geriatric Physical Therapy.

The residency is a yearlong program and includes mentored clinical practice in the following areas of physical therapy: neurologic, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and general musculoskeletal treatment of the older adult.  Didactic instruction includes distance learning through Sacred Heart University and seminars in geriatric physical therapy on-site.

All applicants who are eligible for physical therapy licensure in the state of Connecticut are welcome to apply.

For more information, please contact:
Joyce Williams
employment@jhe.org