• Occupational Therapy (OTR) Level I Internship

    Starfish Family Services, Inc. (Livonia, MI)


    Occupational Therapy (OTR) Level I Internship

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Livonia Clinic - Livonia, MI

    Position Type

    Internship

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Health Care

    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