Physical Therapy Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
Physical therapy looks different depending on the healthcare system you're working in, and interning in Cape Town gives you a genuinely global perspective on the field, not just a South African add-on to your resume. You'll work directly alongside established physiotherapists, treating patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, in a healthcare environment shaped by ...
Physical therapy looks different depending on the healthcare system you're working in, and interning in Cape Town gives you a genuinely global perspective on the field, not just a South African add-on to your resume. You'll work directly alongside established physiotherapists, treating patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, in a healthcare environment shaped by very different resources and patient needs than what you're used to.
VACorps builds your placement around your specific long-term goals, whether that's pediatric, sports and musculoskeletal, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy, and works with you to make sure the experience satisfies your actual course or clinical hour requirements, whether you're undergraduate or graduate level. This int...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Physical Therapy
Updated Sep 14, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Physical Therapy
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 4-12 weeks: $3,275
Refund Policy
Other
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You can focus on pediatric, sports/musculoskeletal, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy, depending on your interests and academic goals.
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Samantha Leung
Participated in 2018
AlumniSamantha Leung is originally from Hong Kong, but half-Singaporean (her mum is Singaporean). She studies at the University of Melbourne, majoring in Ph...
I wanted to travel somewhere during my summer holidays, since I have volunteered (Reach Out Volunteer Scuba Diving and Marine Conservation Program) in Cambodia in late 2016, my parents didn't let me go on another volunteer program. So, I searched for an overseas internship program.
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