Fieldwork Opportunities at OT4KIDS
At OT4KIDS, we believe that clinical education is vital in shaping skilled, confident, and dedicated therapy professionals. As a proud learning facility, we regularly host students in various capacities, offering a rich environment for growth and development.
Our program is designed to provide a structured learning experience that emphasizes a strong, integrated approach to working with children in a family-centered, play-based environment. We welcome Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork students, as well as observers, volunteers, and graduate therapy students. If you’re interested in setting up a fieldwork placement, please contact your school's Academic Coordinator for assistance.
For additional information about our program, reach out to Jake Major, Student Affairs, at jakemajor@ot4k.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Objectives
Clinical education experiences are designed to foster clinical competency, reasoning skills, and professional development of students, with the goal of successfully transitioning from a student to the role of an entry-level practitioner. It is our goal to develop clinicians who are prepared to meet the challenges of the pediatric population, and who will contribute to the knowledge base within their respective professions.
What to Expect
Once you come in contact with Jake, we will review our availability as a clinic and discuss potential opportunities. We do have an application and interview process, which includes Jake, our Student Coordinator, and Matt, our Director.
Occupational Therapy Student Placement
If you are interested in pursuing a Level I or II placement with us, please contact your Academic Fieldwork coordinator and encourage them to reach out to us.
We cannot accept students directly based on personal request. We require contractual agreements with the academic institution the student attends. Due to the clinical and professional demands of our environment, students must have a strong desire to work in pediatrics. We complete an interview process to identify appropriate candidates.
Speech Therapy Student Placement
We are currently accepting student placements and applications from new graduate speech therapists at both our Lexington and Winston-Salem locations. If you are interested in learning more or would like to move forward with the process, please reach out to your fieldwork coordinator as well as Jake, our Student Coordinator, so we can discuss availability and next steps.