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TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
School of Physical Therapy

APPLICANT RECOMMENDATION FORM

This form must be completed by a physical therapist who is licensed in the U.S. or who graduated from an accredited physical therapy entry-level educational program in the United States.

To the Applicant: Please complete the information at the top of the form and give it to the physical therapist that will be supplying the remainder of the information after you have completed 20 hours at this facility. Only one Person at each facility may complete a form. Please make sure the name of the physical therapist supplying the information is complete and legible.

Name of Applicant:

____________________________________________________________

Current Address:

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Name and Title of Physical Therapist supplying the information (please print):

____________________________________________________________
Name / Title / License # and State

____________________________________________________________
Facility Name / Street Address

____________________________________________________________
City / State /Zip code / Phone

____________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant / Date

Applicant: DO NOT write below this line. To be completed by only one therapist at the facility.


To the Therapist: The individual named above has applied for admission to the physical therapy program at Texas Woman's University. He/she has given permission for you to provide reference type of information in order to complete his/her application. The applicant must have completed a minimum 20 hours of volunteer service or employment prior to your completing the reference. Please complete the entire form. Each item should be rated and you are encouraged to comment as you see fit. Please complete both sides of the form and return the completed and signed form to the School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425766, Denton, Texas 76204-5766 by the application deadline of November 1. In the event that something should happen to cause you to wish to alter this evaluation, please contact us at 940/898-2460.

Thank you for your assistance in providing needed information for this applicant.

Rating scale:

     
    5 One of best I have observed
    4 Above average
    3 Average
    2 Below average
    1 Major deficiencies
    0 Not observed/Not applicable
1. Demonstrates a caring attitude toward others.
5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

2. Uses active listening skills.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

3. Expresses self and/or communicates orally with others.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

4. Uses appropriate non-verbal communication.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

5. Responds appropriately to both verbal and non-verbal communication from others.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

6. Demonstrates emotional stability and maturity.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

7. Responds appropriately to persons in authority.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

8. Demonstrates dependability/reliability/promptness.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

9. Demonstrates flexibility.

5__________4__________3__________2__________1__________0

10. I would welcome this person as a colleague in the physical therapy profession.

    _____Yes, without reservation

    _____Yes, with reservation

    _____No

    _____No comment
     
     

11. Briefly describe why you feel this applicant should be admitted to the program, over other applicants.

 ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

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Applicant performed as:

     
    _____Volunteer/Observer
       
          _____Approximate number of hours

          _____Date


    _____Paid employee

       
          _____Approximate number of hours

          _____Date

____________________________________________________________
Signature

____________________________________________________________
Position/Title

____________________________________________________________
Area of Specialization/Type of Clinic

_______________
Date

Rev. 12/02

 

Page last updated October 17, 2007

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