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What is an OT intern?

OT Interns, or Occupational Therapy Interns, are students or recent graduates in occupational therapy who are gaining practical experience under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists. They assist with patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and help clients carry out therapeutic activities to improve their daily functioning. The internship is a crucial part of their training, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and prepare for professional certification.

What kinds of hands-on experiences can I expect during an OT intern position?

As an OT Intern, you can expect to gain practical experience by assisting licensed Occupational Therapists with patient assessments, planning and implementing therapeutic activities, and documenting patient progress. You’ll often work directly with clients under supervision, helping to carry out individualized treatment plans in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, or rehabilitation centers. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop your clinical skills, observe a range of intervention techniques, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Interns also frequently participate in team meetings and may have opportunities to contribute to case discussions, providing a well-rounded introduction to the occupational therapy field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OT intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as an OT Intern, you need a foundational knowledge of occupational therapy principles, typically gained through enrollment in an accredited OT program and completion of relevant coursework. Familiarity with documentation software, assistive devices, and therapeutic assessment tools is often expected. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork abilities help interns build rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with supervisors and health professionals. These skills ensure that OT Interns can provide quality support during therapy sessions and contribute meaningfully to patient progress and safety.

What is the difference between Ot Intern vs Occupational Therapist?

AspectOt InternOccupational Therapist
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a degree in occupational therapy, may need licensure or certificationLicensed and certified to practice occupational therapy, with completed degree and supervised clinical hours
Work EnvironmentInternship settings such as hospitals, clinics, or schools under supervisionFull professional practice in healthcare facilities, schools, or community settings
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, internship programs, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers

Ot Interns are students or recent graduates gaining supervised practical experience, while Occupational Therapists are licensed professionals providing independent patient care. The internship is a training phase, whereas the occupational therapist role involves full professional responsibilities.

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst Intern

Success On The Spectrum

Castle Rock, CO • On-site

$22 - $24/hr

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Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

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Job description

Success On The Spectrum is a national Autism Treatment franchise with a dedication to quality. We offer ABA, ST, OT, and Social Skills Classes in our nautical centers, in-home, and in-school. Our play-based model emphasizes on NET, so we take clients on field trips once per month! We also encourage high parent involvement and allow parents to watch their child’s therapy live from our viewing room! 

Success On The Spectrum provides free supervision and hands-on training to individuals enrolled in a Board Certified Behavior Analyst school.  SOS is an approved practicum site for many universities. Our university partnerships allow all SOS employees to access college tuition discounts!

We are looking for an organized, energetic BCBA Intern who is seeking full-time employment while fulfilling their required intern hours. Our paid internship program supports our culture of excellence, accountability, and critical thinking. You will be trained to do everything that the BCBA does and supervised by them while you work. 

We can’t emphasize enough how vital your abilities of attention to detail are in this role, as you must adhere to the pre-authorized service schedule and properly document every service provided.

Once you graduate, there is a lot of opportunity to remain at SOS as a BCBA for newly opening locations. Ask us about our student loan tuition reimbursement program! 

Being part of a franchise also gives you the option of transferring to a different location, in the event that you need to move away. If you ever want to retire from clinical work, you will have the unique opportunity to open your own franchise!

Working for SOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrXKM3XtjTY&t=25s
Our Mission: https://youtu.be/85rG7zcp7yM
Take a tour: https://youtu.be/KW-an-x9JWw
Apply Here: https://successonthespectrum.com/careers/

Job Description:
  • Make a difference one child at a time, one day at a time. Success On The Spectrum Castle Rock is an ABA therapy center servicing the autism community in Castle Rock, CO.
  • Provide early intervention therapy in a center based setting.
  • Our team is compassionate, creative, and continues to offer the most excellent therapy service in our area.
  • You must have a passion for helping kids learn and have fun! If this describes you and you are looking for an ABA company that makes you love coming to work each day, we would love to have you join our unique team.
  • Work In Center Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
  • Create Individualized, research-based client programs under the direction of the BCBA.
  • Analyze client progress and update programs as needed.
  • Weekly parent training meetings and progress updates with guidance from the BCBA.
  • Supervise a team of RBTs.
  • Weekly staff meetings and quarterly in-service trainings.
  • Insurance correspondence (pre-auth requests).
  • Directly Implement Individualized Treatment Plans under the direction of BCBA.
  • Record client responses into the Central Reach program.
  • Convert appointments into billing.
  • Assist with patient assessments and reassessments for assigned caseload (VBMAPP, ABLLS, AFLS, Socially Savvy, ABAS-3, Vineland) under the supervision of the BCBA.
  • Assists in updates to patient treatment plans including but not limited to formal reports, intervention plans and teaching instructions under the direct supervision of the BCBA.
  • Assist in training and supervision of behavior technicians which includes but is not limited to formal evaluations, feedback and disciplinary actions.
  • Attends bi-weekly ABA Staff Meeting and assist BCBA in the delivery of patient updates.
  • Gathers data to provide feedback on staff trial counts, IOA and other reports to measure fidelity of treatment.
  • Conducts direct therapy, models and supports behavior technicians to achieve optimal expectations of direct treatment.
  • Maintains and organizes patient materials necessary for therapy treatment.
  • Monitors parent training goals to ensure parent involvement/generalization of skills- print and log parent participation/involvement.
  • Probe targets and future programs of clients.
  • Provide feedback and modeling to promote a positive work environment for all staff.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.
  • Write detailed SOAP notes.
  • Attend Quarterly in-service trainings and team bonding activities.
  • General End-of-day Cleaning duties.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Must be enrolled in a Masters program leading toward certification in behavior analysis.
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.
  • No criminal background.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to lift at least 40 pounds, to sit on the floor, and to be physically active.

Benefits:
  • Salary $22-$24 (depending on experience).
  • Overtime Opportunities.
  • 10 days paid vacation per year.
  • 10 days paid holidays per year.
  • Unlimited approved unpaid time off.
  • Company paid BLS / CPR certification.
  • Company paid QBS Safety certification.
  • Performance Reviews every 6 months.
  • Opportunities for BCBA position (once certified) and tuition reimbursement.

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