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Frazier Rehab Institute/
    Jewish Hospital

Clark Memorial Hospital

Floyd Memorial Hospital
    and Health Services

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SIRH Student Program

Welcome to the Student Program section of the Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital (SIRH) website. The Education Department at SIRH has a dedicated staff willing to provide educational experiences for students of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Therapeutic Recreation educational programs.

All students interested in a rotation at SIRH should review the following general information.

Required Documents Directions / Parking Orientation Meals Dress Code Housing Opportunities

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Program specific details and requirements

Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology

If you have any questions or comments about the SIRH Student Program email us at: student.mail@sirh.org 

Required Documents
To comply with SIRH's Educational Department's policy, prior to their arrival, each student is required to send:

	Copy of malpractice / liability insurance verification. This is usually a blanket coverage policy provided through each University / College
	Signed Placement Agreement: This form is obtained from the student's particular educational program. It must be signed by a representative of the school's program and the student. The completed form must be sent to SIRH's Education Department prior to the student's arrival.

Additional requirements needed upon arrival

	Record of immunizations including MMR status or booster
	TB skin test results, and indication of any treatment / x-rays if applicable
	Record of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed declination form (the latter available through the SIRH Student Coordinator)
	Evidence of health insurance
	Copy of current CPR card

Directions / Parking
Parking: Parking is free. Students are asked to park in the outside row of parking spaces.
Map and Driving Directions

Orientation
Each student is required to attend General Hospital Orientation within the first two weeks of the internship. It generally occurs the first or second Monday of each rotation. The hours are 8:50-4:30. In addition, discipline specific (OT, PT, SLP, TR) orientation will take place during the first week.

Meals
Meals at SIRH cafeteria are available at a 35% discount with display of hospital / University nametag. Students may bring a lunch if desired and store in a refrigerator designated for staff. Microwaves are available.

Dress Code
Students are expected to wear a nametag at all times at collarbone level. SIRH will provide one during the hospital orientation class (please wear University / College nametag until one is provided). White Lab coats are optional. Dress is casual, yet professional. Usual dress consists of loose-fitting khaki-type pants and collared or nice crew-neck shirts. Clean, comfortable shoes such as athletic or comfort dress shoes are appropriate. For pants, please do not wear denim / jeans, patch / pocket-style pants, cargo/carpenter pants, tight-fitting pants, leggings, pants > 1" above ankles, sweat pants, pants gathered at the ankles, capri pants, bib overalls, leather, translucent pants. Skirts must be no >2" above the knee when standing. For shirts, do not wear crop tops, sleeveless tops, denim, leather, sweat shirts, T-shirts, cap sleeve tops, or shirts with logos. For jewelry, do not wear piercings in any visible place except small earrings / studs. No > 3 earrings / studs per ear. Tattoos should be covered at all times.

Housing Opportunities
Housing options are available upon request by the student. Generally, students are provided with a list of optional housing opportunities including rooms within homes of staff members at a reasonable fee.

Program specific details and requirements:

Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology

If you have any questions or comments about the SIRH Student Program email us at: student.mail@sirh.org