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Getting Started with Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc.
We offer pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy to children across Alabama. During the school year, our team of pediatric therapists partner with educators in multiple school districts to provide school-based therapy services.
If you are an educator interested in learning how your school can contract Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. for physical therapy or occupational therapy within your district, please read through the information below.
We offer pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy to children across Alabama. During the school year, our team of pediatric therapists partners with educators in multiple school districts to provide school-based therapy services.
If you are an educator interested in learning Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. for physical therapy or occupational therapy services within your district, please read through the information below. We also have resources for parents interested in learning how they can get their child started in treatment.
If you are an educator interested in learning Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. for physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy services within your district, please read through the information below. We also have resources for parents interested in learning how they can get their child started in treatment at our clinic in Ozark, AL.
Educators
Why should I contract Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. for my school district?
When a school district contracts us to provide pediatric therapy services, we develop educationally appropriate programs tailored to your district and students’ needs. Our therapists appropriately document each evaluation and therapy session, and provide quarterly progress reports. In addition, we create monthly reports for administration to clearly communicate our work with your students. These can be organized by school building and other categories as requested by the Special Education Department or the CFO.
Enrolling Students in Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc.’s School-Based Therapy Programs
How do I initiate a referral?
Once completed, the school representative may EMAIL the form to email@sumlartherapy.com or FAX to 334-445-6363. We are no longer sending a notice of receipt, so please self-confirm that your fax or email was successful. If you have a question about the status of your referral, please email email@sumlartherapy.com.
How do I refer a student for school-based physical, or occupational services?
Referral Requirements
To initiate a referral to Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc., both the school representative and the student’s parent must complete and sign our referral form. Please ensure that all information requested is provided and legible. Please include any special instructions, as well as the existing IEP and medical history if available.
Once completed, the school representative may email the form to email@sumlartherapy.com or fax it to 334-445-6363. If you have a question about the status of your referral, please call 334-445-6336 or email email@sumlartherapy.com.
What are the steps after submitting a referral?
You may then consider adding the therapy service to the IEP. If therapy is added, please provide a copy of the new IEP to the therapist so treatment can begin as indicated.
Interns & Guests
Internships
If you are enrolled in an accredited therapy program and would like to participate in an internship at Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc., contact your program’s academic clinical coordinator for more information.
Guest Observation Opportunities
Many observers stay between 2-4 hours, and some repeat the experience a few times as they consider the field. Many therapy programs require applicants to volunteer or observe therapists at work, so you may want to document your hours at Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc.
Guest Observation Policies
- Confidentiality is very important to all of our students and families. Identifying information such as names and diagnoses are not to be used outside of treatment. You must sign a confidentiality form and turn it in prior to your first day.
- Sumlar Therapy Services, Inc. will accept one observer at a time for PT or OT.
- Observers must wear an identifying badge.
- Observers may not be able to observe some therapy sessions due to the comfort levels of students. Please check with the treating therapist before observing a session.
- Dress Code: Long shorts, pants, or jeans; short-sleeve shirts or longer sleeves; no visible skin at waistline—shirts must cover waistbands; tennis shoes; modest jewelry; no perfume or cologne; professional appearance.
- Please do not disrupt therapy sessions.
- Observers are responsible for keeping an updated log of their own hours, if needed.