Physiotherapy Internship | ABROADER
Program Overview
Fulfill the mission of healing the “broken ones” through the rotation of different rehabilitation departments while learning the art of Vietnamese physiotherapy!
Along with the benefit of our Internships in Vietnam program, you will have the chance to:
✔ Work with both physiotherapists and medical doctors
✔ Observe medical conditions and injuries ranging from patients who have ACL tears or sprains to children with cerebral palsy
✔ Observe patients affected by stroke, scoliosis, tuberculosis, musculoskeletal disorders, idiopathic scoliosis, bone fractures, etc.
✔ View diagnostic imaging tests: X-rays and MRIs
✔ Observe and learn about interventions using traditional medicine
A professional physiotherapist will advise on your training plan and duration based on your preferences, aptitude, the hospital's competence, and the rotation between departments: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and traditional medicine.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
- Health Sciences
- Physical Therapy
Updated Oct 15, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Written Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Fall
Starts At
Salary & Compensation
The internship stipend is determined by the host organization’s policy and specific internship programs. If you do an internship for a long period of ...
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What will the work schedule look like?
It depends on the type of internship you choose: part-time or full-time; and the working hours of the host organization.
Our standard program is full-time, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1 to 1.5-hour lunch break.
Based on your background and interests, you’ll be placed in suitable units or departments (Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neurology, etc.), and you may have the opportunity to rotate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
Are there trainings before work?
ABROADER has a standard work culture session that provides must-know information: work hours; appropriate attire, manner and communications; tips to work effectively and Q&A. Interns will have a 1-hr Vietnamese language session to learn basic words.
At work, interns will be trained on the job when introduced to a unit/ department. Interns will work under supervisions of supervisors and only less dependent when interns are used to the work.
What is the dresscode?
You'll wear your scrubs to work. It can be bought in Vietnam or you brought yours. The hospital doesn't provide scrubs.
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