Student Education & Resources
Therapy Student Education
Welcome to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital’s online resource for therapy students. You’ll find helpful information to prepare for clinical rotation. Find the appropriate contact information below.
Contact Information
Outpatient Therapy (Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy Center)
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy – Pediatrics
Physical and Occupational Therapies – Orthopedic
Speech-Language Pathology
Pediatric Outpatient Therapy (Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital)
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Inpatient Therapy (Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital)
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Recreation Therapy
Fieldwork and internship placements for recreation therapy are:
- Fall (August-December)
- Applications accepted through March 31st
- Interviews take place in April
- Summer (May-August)
- Applications accepted through January 31st
- Interviews take place in February
- Winter (January-April)
- Applications accepted through September 30th
- Interviews take place in October
To apply, email with attached cover letter and resume. In the subject line, please identify the fieldwork or internship season “Fall” ,“Summer”, “Winter” Internship/Fieldwork.
Speech-Language Pathology
Therapy (Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital)
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Spine + Neurological Rehabilitation (Trinity Health Neurosciences - Grand Rapids Campus)
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy – Neuro Rehabilitation and Spine Rehabilitation
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation (Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital)
Occupational Therapy
Becky Coppess, OTR/L (SAR Therapy Manager)
Phone Number
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
SpartanNash YMCA
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology
Onboarding Information
In preparation for your clinical rotation, you must complete the onboarding process at least three weeks before your start date. Complete this for each clinical rotation, even if you’ve been a prior student or instructor at Mary Free Bed. All students and instructors MUST be cleared by the Interprofessional Education Department prior to the start date.
Access the student onboarding website.
- Website Access:
- Student onboarding website
Please fill out all required fields of the form.
Flu shot upload is required upon completion of this form for students completing placements between the months of October – April. If your university or program has granted an exemption, please upload this in place of the flu shot.
Complete the required Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Training
Select the course “EMR – Online Training Inpatient Students” or “EMR – Online Training Outpatient Students,” depending on where your clinical rotation is taking place.
Click the Login button at the top, right of the screen.
Click “Sign Up” and complete all required information to create your account.
Once you have created your account, use the search feature at the top of the screen and enter “EMR”
You will see EMR Online Training courses. Please only complete one of the courses listed above. Add the assigned training to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Ask your instructor for the coupon code to purchase the course for $5.00.
Once you have completed the EMR Online Training course you will receive a certificate of completion. If you did not submit this certificate of completion when filling out the form in step one, please email your certificate to StudentOnboarding@maryfreebed.com.
Please email StudentOnboarding@maryfreebed.com with questions or concerns relating to the orientation process.
First Day Instructions
Name badge
Please bring the name badge provided by your academic institution. You’ll also be provided with a Mary Free Bed identification badge that must be returned to security on your final day.
Health emergency
We follow our hospital emergency procedures if a student needs medical attention for any type of injury or health emergency during working hours.
The on-duty nursing supervisor will be called immediately to determine the appropriate intervention. This may include an emergency room visit, a physician’s care, the student being sent home or continuing to work. Our Infection Control coordinator is available to determine if there are risks related to communicable or infectious disease. Students are responsible for any subsequent medical costs.
Parking
Free parking is available in the Cass Lot located on the corner of Wealthy Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Dining Options
The Mary Free Bed Kitchen + Cafe offers fresh-from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients. Located on the second floor, it’s open for indoor and outdoor dining as well as grab-and-go meals.
Food also is available at the Urban Platter cafeteria in Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital adjoining Mary Free Bed.
Housing
Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements and for all related costs. For those looking for housing with universities not in West Michigan, please contact your individual coordinator.