Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Physical Therapy Internship in Costa Rica.

An ideal internship for students wanting to gain experience, supporting patients with treatments under the guidance of professionals.

All interns in Costa Rica are accommodated in various homestay accommodations. Interns are matched to an appropriate host family, taking into consideration convenient proximity to their internship placement. Typical host families in Costa Rica usually comprise of two parents and children or a single parent with children (the ages of a host family’s children can range from young and still living at home, to adults living independently).

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for interns with relevant experience and/or studies related to physiotherapy, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, etc.

Language requirements

Interns must be confident enough to verbally communicate in basic to intermediate Spanish.

What's Included

This program ranges from 2-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Interns are placed in local clinics that support patients with mobility and chronic pain issues. You’ll assist local clinicians in their daily therapies and appointments, including home visits. Patients often seek treatment to assist with congenital movement issues, diseases, or rehabilitation.

Physical Therapy interns are able to get hands-on experience providing treatment to patients, while being supervised by a local therapist or doctor. This will be based on your individual qualifications and experience.

Interns can also experience therapies in atrophy prevention and diagnoses, as well as helping to develop educational workshops in injury prevention, physical health and fitness, rehabilitation or other topics of your expertise.

It is very important to be proactive, willing to work independently and maintain an open mind - especially during the first two weeks, while you’re establishing a rapport and routine. Note that short-term interns (less than six weeks) are less likely to have hands-on, independent duties, as it takes time to prove yourself and understand the intricacies of physical therapy in Costa Rica.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Costa Rica programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.