Occupational Therapy (OTR) Level I Internship

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides students who are currently enrolled in a master's program for Occupational Therapy the opportunity to develop technique and enhance their skills as clinicians at Starfish Family Services through outpatient, preschool, and/or community-based settings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program for Occupational Therapy with an accredited college or university.
• Students must have an interest in developing their clinical skills to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged children, and their families.

Level 1 Fieldwork Objectives:

• Adheres to safety guidelines and standard precautions to maintain safety of client and self.
• Identifying the theory and treatment principles underlying assessment and treatment of patients in a therapeutic setting.
• Beginning skills in assessment and treatment including administering appropriate assessments under supervision, treatment planning for identified deficits, and treatment implementation under supervision.
• Communicating effectively and appropriately in verbal and written reporting in accordance with the policy of the program.
• Problem solving in treatment selection and implementation.
• Ability, desire, and motivation to work cooperatively with fieldwork supervisor, as well as colleagues and other agency staff.
• Must abide with all SFS confidentiality policies.
• Ability to relate to all members of the community regardless of race, age, gender, and cultural or ethnic background.
• Willingness to work positively and cooperatively with supervisor, colleagues, and all other agency personnel.
• Must demonstrate compassion and sensitivity and respect the privacy and special needs of clients.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Must maintain ethical and professional standards.

Student Responsibilities:

If possible, perform the following in accordance with the standards at your facility:
• Assist with one or more assessments.
• Assist in the development of treatment plan addressing identified areas of occupational dysfunction.
• Document progress of client(s) in relation to established treatment goals per directions of field supervisor.
• Participate as actively and independently as possible in therapeutic processes.
• Maintain a daily log as a means of reflecting upon observations and academic/clinical learning.
• Complete a site evaluation form at the end of the fieldwork experience and discuss it with supervisor.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license and / or reliable transportation.

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V