Internship (OT/OTA Hospital Inpatient) 2027 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

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

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Internship (OT/OTA Hospital Inpatient) 2027 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork

• Posted on September 29, 2026

Locations

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Elkridge, MD 21075, USA

• Internships & Externships
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTER013026

Description

Opportunity Time Frame:

• For OT fieldwork rotations this is a 12-week internship consisting of 40 hours per week and running for 12 consecutive weeks. The start date is flexible.
• For OTA fieldwork rotations this is an 8 week internship consisting of 40 hours per week and running for 8 consecutive weeks. The start date is flexible.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current student of an accredited Occupational Therapy Institution
• OT students are Master’s or Doctoral degree level and OTA students are Associates degree level
• Student must be enrolled at an academic Institution that has an existing contract with Sheppard Pratt.
• Students applying to this rotation will need a strong foundation in child/adolescent mental health theory and related OT theory and practice, clinical reasoning, foundations of evidence-based practice, group theory and application, and teaching/learning concepts and applications related to staff, client, and caregiver education.

Learning Model: Occupational therapy is part of the continuum of care and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team. Supervision is provided in a 1:1 supervision model by a licensed occupational therapist who is on-site daily. Both group and individual OT services are offered to all clients, with typically 2-3 OT groups each day and 1:1 sessions, and assessment as deemed appropriate.

Student Expectations: Student expectations include self-directed learning; independently seeking learning opportunities and feedback, flexible thinking and adaptability. Readiness to learn from all experiences. Patience and compassion when working with this challenging patient population.

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