Welcome Student Physical Therapist,

We are excited to have you as a student atLife Care Center of Kirkland (formerly LakeVueGardens). Below you will find information about our facility. We have also enclosed a learning style questionnaire and a clinical skills self-assessment. Please complete and return within two weeks of your clinical affiliation. Your clinical instructor is Kathryn Hoover. We look forward to seeing you in the rehab gym at 8:15 am on the first day of your clinical.

Location: We are located at 10101 NE 120th Street, Kirkland, WA98034. Additional information about Lifecare Centers is located at We recommend Google maps to obtain directions to our building. Therapy is located at the end of the hall to the left of the main entrance.

Background:LifeCareCenter of Kirkland (LCCK) is a skilled nursing facility with 170 beds. We have a staff of over 20 therapists, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The therapy department provides a wide range of inpatient services, and a selection of outpatient services. We are also contracted to provide therapy at a local assisted living facility on an outpatient basis. The therapy department is open 365 days a year.

Contact:The phone number toLCCK is 425-823-2323, and the rehabilitation department office can be reached at 425-636-2839. There is limited internet access available at your instructor’s discretion.

Hours:Hours will be set with your clinical instructor on your first day. Your schedule will depend on patient care needs and your clinical instructor’s schedule and may include weekend hours. Students are responsible for arranging their own housing.

Parking:Limited parking is available in the parking lot at LakeVueGardens; please do not park in any spot marked “visitor.” There is free parking available on the street nearby.

Dress Code: Professional dress. Open-toed shoes, shorts, jeans, exposed tattoos, and scrubs are not acceptable. Most therapists chose to wear a lab coat, but it is

not mandatory. You will be required to carry a gait belt during the day.

Food:Most therapists eat lunch at LakeVueGardens; however, there are many options for food nearby. We have a refrigerator and microwave available

in the office.

Meetings:Staff Medicare meeting is held every Tuesday from 12-1pm, which you will be required to attend. Staff meetings are held on Thursdays from

12-1 pm, and attendance is at your CI’s discretion. We often have inservices during the week, which you are encouraged to attend.

Other:Cell phone use is prohibited in patient care areas. If you must carry a cell phone please silence the ringer.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Kathryn Hoover at425-636-2839 or e-mail .

Sincerely,

The LCCK Rehabilitation Staff

Please complete and return enclosed forms2 weeks prior to your clinical affiliation. Send completed c/o Kathryn Hoover, PT Life Care Center of Kirkland,

10101 NE 120th Street, KirklandWA 9803. Completed forms may also be faxed to 425-823-9164 or e-mailed to .