Occupational Therapy (OTR) Level I Internship

Position Type Internship

Job Shift Day

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Category Health Care

Description

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 :

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE / M / F / D / V