Community Rehabilitation Clinic
What is Community Rehabilitation Clinic?
The Rocky Mountain University Physical Therapy Clinic, previously Community Rehabilitation Clinic is a pro-bono physical therapy clinic located in Provo, Utah. Our specialists serve patients with the assistance of students from Rocky Mountain University, Brigham Young University, and Utah Valley University. The clinic serves individuals below the poverty line, offering them access to treatment that might otherwise be unavailable.
How do I get involved?
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Description
Volunteers assist with patient care in a physical therapy setting. This would include supporting and learning from Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants and working with medical technology under supervision.
Medical Interpreting
Spanish-speaking patients make up the majority of our clientele, but we also occasionally serve Russian-, Portuguese-, Haitian Creole-, and Mandarin-speaking patients. Volunteers who can interpret for these languages are especially helpful and encouraged to join our on-call interpreter list.
If you speak a foreign language and would like to join our on-call interpreter list, please fill out this form. A staff member of our clinic will contact you when your language skills are needed.
Volunteer Preferences
We give priority to:
- Students pursuing Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
- Volunteers who speak Spanish
Volunteer Commitment
- Volunteers commit to a consistent weekly schedule of 1–2 hours per week, depending on the time slot.
- It is preferred that volunteers commit for the entire semester, though we understand schedules may shift.
- If a volunteer needs to adjust their commitment or be removed from the schedule, communication is essential.
- Reliability is especially important for interpreters, as they are needed to help the clinic run smoothly.
Ready to Volunteer?
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Sign-Up Form. A clinic employee will reach out as soon as possible to discuss the next steps.
In person training will be completed through the PT Clinic once you begin volunteering.
Contact
For questions, please contact the clinic representative: Tyler Blackwell at tyler.blackwell@rmuhc.org
Contact Info
I hoped to do something medical but didn't know exactly what to major in or the field I wanted to pursue. While exploring my options, I stumbled upon the opportunity to become a volunteer at the CRC. I began working with some patients with MS and after helping a wheelchair-bound patient walk across the room, I found what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Working with patients, helping them heal, and serving those in need is so rewarding. I wanted to continue these experiences through a career in physical therapy, so I confirmed my major and began taking classes to prepare myself for Physical Therapy school.
I started volunteering at the CRC originally out of curiosity but have kept coming back for the experiences I've had, people I've met, and sense of fulfillment I get from serving my community. I started volunteering to help with Spanish Interpretation but have since become a regular volunteer for the MS clinic. Being able to work with these patients has broadened my horizons and given me invaluable experience. Working with the staff has helped me learn about physical therapy and make important decisions about my future. Everyone who comes in feels welcome and quickly becomes part of the family, and that's why I love the CRC!
I’m a current student and I had been looking for places to volunteer and get PT experience when I found out about the CRC. I plan on going to physical therapy school, and this has been a great opportunity to learn more about the career and how to treat patients. I love how engaging all of the physical therapists are with the volunteers and their help to teach us as much as possible with each patient that comes in.
Volunteering at the CRC has been an incredible experience! Since starting several months ago I have had the opportunity to meet some truly excellent people, both staff and patients. I think the most impactful event of my time here has been watching patients leave with a better understanding of their condition and decreased pain. Time and time again I have heard patients tell our PTAs how grateful they are for restoring their standard of living and mobility. I've found many examples I want to emulate in my own professional career.