Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Request

Pediatric Orthopedic Inpatient Therapy - In our pediatric inpatient occupational therapy setting, students will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including our orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists, and child life specialists. You will be involved in providing comprehensive care for children and adolescents who require rehabilitation and medical management due to neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic or other medical conditions during both acute and long term admissions.

Students will enhance their critical thinking skills and learn appropriate post-operative protocols to address a variety of needs including safe transfers and mobility, positioning, adaptive ADLs, equipment needs and caregiver training to prepare patients and their caregivers for safe discharge home. This immersive experience is designed to build both clinical knowledge and hands-on expertise, essential for a future in inpatient occupational therapy.
 
Pediatric Orthopedic Outpatient Therapy- In our pediatric outpatient occupational therapy setting, students will work closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will be involved in providing comprehensive care for children with a variety of conditions, including spina bifida, arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, cerebral palsy, congenital hand differences, and more.  

This rotation will require a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Students will enhance their skills in performing detailed assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Students will gain exposure related to pre-operative therapy evaluations, durable medical equipment assessments, and orthopedic-focused therapy interventions such as constraint induced movement therapy and self-care skills training. This immersive experience is designed to build both clinical knowledge and hands-on expertise. 

Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy - In our pediatric hand therapy setting, students will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including our hand therapy team, fracture team, and sports medicine/orthopedic physicians. You will be involved in providing comprehensive care for children with a variety of conditions, including congenital hand differences, brachial plexus injuries, traumatic and sports-related injuries, as well as rheumatic and neurological conditions. 

This rotation will require a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and tissue healing. Students will enhance their skills in performing detailed assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and applying hands-on techniques in orthotic fabrication and casting. This immersive experience is designed to build both clinical knowledge and hands-on expertise, essential for a future in hand therapy.