Occupational Therapy Intern - Caro Center

About the role

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Conducting occupational therapy assessments in accordance with established clinical standards.
• Developing individualized occupational therapy interventions based upon assessed patient need.
• Planning and conducting occupational therapy groups for patients as part of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program as indicated by patient need.
• Providing training to staff and patients on safe and appropriate usage of occupational therapy related equipment.
• Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the assigned unit(s) in relevant aspects of the Person-Centered Planning process.
• Documenting progress on the various treatment modalities as indicated by departmental guidelines and/or hospital policy.
• Completing documentation for occupational therapy sessions and weekly/monthly progress notes.
• Completing documentation for each group and individual therapy session and weekly/monthly progress notes.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelors degree or higher in one of the following areas of study: Occupational Therapy or a related field.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field; and enrolled in an occupational therapy master’s degree program.
• Preferred skills: Must be actively enrolled in a college and university. Must have achieved at least a bachelor's degree and meet the qualifications of the learning institution, and preferentially, are enrolled in a Master's program. The academic major must be consistent with the area of which the student is seeking an internship (Occupational Therapy).
• Additional requirements: Must provide a copy of respective academic institution’s Internship Agreement outlining internship objectives and academic instructor’s name and telephone.
• Must have satisfactory criminal history and protective services background check.
• Must possess a valid & unrestricted driver’s license.

Qualifications

• At the time of internship, must be currently enrolled pursuing your bachelors degree or higher in one of the below areas of study: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field; and enrolled in an occupational therapy master’s degree program.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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