Intern- Occupational Therapist

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist Intern will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to gain hands-on experience in evaluating, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions.

The intern will support the delivery of services that help individuals develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. This role is designed as a structured learning experience and may be part of a university-required internship or fieldwork placement.

Qualifications:

• Student will be pursuing a minimum of a masters in occupational therapy
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Essential Responsibilities:

• Observe occupational therapists providing therapy services
• Research medical conditions as directed by the supervising therapist
• Write progress notes
• Set up therapy sessions (physical environment)
• Must do 1-2 in-services to program staff
• Observe developmental evaluations
• Write up occupational therapy evaluations
• Intern will be conducting an evaluation with the supervising therapist observing
• Intern will do a therapy session with the supervising therapist observing
• Communicate with parents regarding the progress of their child