Occupational Therapy Intern - Caro Center
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
- *Accepting applications for the Fall 2025 & winter 2026 semesters! *
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. For more information please visit ourMDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.
Location:
Caro Center
Must be willing to intern 10-20 hours a weekIntern Summary
The occupational therapy intern will conduct occupational therapy assessments identify treatment goals/interventions administer treatment and document patient response to treatment and progress related to occupational therapy interventions. The occupational therapy intern will participate in the planning coordinating and implementation of occupational therapy related therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patients Individual Plan of Service (IPOS).
Responsibilities:Occupational therapy intern duties include but are not limited to:
- 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.
Required Education and Experience
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 bachelors degree in occupational therapy or a related field; and enrolled in an occupational therapy masters degree program.
Alternate Education and Experience
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Must be actively enrolled in a college and university.
- Must have achieved at least a bachelors degree and meet the qualifications of the learning institution and preferentially are enrolled in a Masters program.
- The academic major must be consistent with the area of which the student is seeking an internship (Occupational Therapy)
- Must provide a copy of respective academic institutions Internship Agreement outlining internship objectives and academic instructors name and telephone learning institution and preferentially are enrolled in a graduate program.
- Must have satisfactory criminal history and protective services background check.
- Must possess a valid & unrestricted drivers license.
Additional Requirements and Information
For questions regarding this internship please contact Samantha Ruhl at .
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
