Inpatient OT/OTA Fieldwork Internship — 12 Weeks

SP Hospital Supplemental; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Elkridge, MD is offering an internship for OT/OTA fieldwork. The 12-week OT rotation runs 40 hours per week and the 8-week OTA rotation runs 40 hours per week, with flexible start dates.

Eligibility includes current enrollment in an accredited OT program and completion of foundational OT theory for child/adolescent mental health. Supervision is 1:1 on-site by a licensed OT, with group sessions and education components incorporated.

Qualifications

• Current OT/OTA student enrolled at an institution with a contract with Sheppard Pratt.
• OT students at Master’s or Doctoral level; OTA students at Associate level.
• Strong foundation in child/adolescent mental health theory and related OT theory.
• Clinical reasoning and foundations of evidence-based practice.
• Teaching/learning concepts for staff, client, and caregiver education.

Responsibilities

• Supervision is provided in a 1:1 model by a licensed occupational therapist on-site daily.
• Offers 2-3 OT groups per day and 1:1 sessions as appropriate.
• Flexible start dates for rotations and a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT

OTA Associate degree

Enrollment in accredited OT/OTA program

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Elkridge, MD is offering an internship for OT/OTA fieldwork. The 12-week OT rotation runs 40 hours per week and the 8-week OTA rotation runs 40 hours per week, with flexible start dates.

Eligibility includes current enrollment in an accredited OT program and completion of foundational OT theory for child/adolescent mental health. Supervision is 1:1 on-site by a licensed OT, with group sessions and education components incorporated.