Fieldwork Opportunities at OT4KIDS
At OT4KIDS, we believe that clinical education is vital in shaping skilled, confident, and dedicated therapy professionals. As a proud learning facility, we regularly host students in various capacities, offering a rich environment for growth and development.
Our program is designed to provide a structured learning experience that emphasizes a strong, integrated approach to working with children in a family-centered, play-based environment. We welcome Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork students, as well as observers, volunteers, and graduate therapy students. If you’re interested in setting up a fieldwork placement, please contact your school's Academic Coordinator for assistance.
For additional information about our program, reach out to Ashley Brown, Student Affairs, at ashleybrown@ot4k.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Objectives
Clinical education experiences are designed to foster clinical competency, reasoning skills, and professional development of students, with the goal of successfully transitioning from a student to the role of an entry-level practitioner. It is our goal to develop clinicians who are prepared to meet the challenges of the pediatric population, and who will contribute to the knowledge base within their respective professions.
What to Expect
Dress includes scrubs, plain shirts, khakis, and jeans. Please park in either of the two gravel areas. Upon arrival you will sign a HIPPA form and receive a visitor name tag. Please be professional at all times, ask questions discreetly or after sessions, and check with therapists prior to sessions to make sure that it is ok to observe.
Volunteer Policy
OT4KIDS requires the following prior to volunteering:
Application
HIPPA confidentiality form
Proof of insurance or release of liability form
Background check- $75 dollars to be paid in clinic
Following the receipt of these forms, an interview will be conducted. Once selected we offer a three week minimum volunteer experience where volunteers will spend 12 hours weekly, rotating between treatment spaces in clinic, and assisting with cleanup, setup, and organization of supplies. Volunteers will get first hand observation of treatments while assisting in each room. Treatment rooms include a craft room, kitchen, outdoor area, animal area, large gym and swing room.
All volunteers volunteer “at will” and are not paid during this time. Volunteers may be terminated at any time at the company’s discretion. We expect all volunteers to maintain confidentiality during their time as well as a high level of respect during treatment sessions. If you would like to talk to a therapist about a specific treatment or client please do so discreetly or after sessions.
Volunteers are not able to perform treatments or be hands on with clients.
Occupational Therapy Student Placement
If you are interested in pursuing a Level I or II placement with us, please contact your Academic Fieldwork coordinator and encourage them to reach out to us.
We cannot accept students directly based on personal request. We require contractual agreements with the academic institution the student attends. Due to the clinical and professional demands of our environment, students must have a strong desire to work in pediatrics. We complete an interview process to identify appropriate candidates.
Speech Therapy Student Placement
We now offer student placements for SLP and SLPA students, as well as Speech therapy interns. Please contact our student coordinator for more information.