Student Clinical Placements - Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Assistant

Student Clinical Placements: Occupational Therapy/ Occupational Therapy Assistant

Are you an OT or OTA student seeking meaningful, hands-on clinical experience? Arbor Therapy welcomes students enrolled in accredited occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs for clinical placements at our outpatient clinics throughout the greater Phoenix area.

Students work alongside experienced therapists while developing their clinical knowledge, confidence, and professional skills in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

What You'll Gain at Arbor Therapy

• Hands-on experience in a private outpatient clinic setting


• Guidance and supervision from experienced, licensed occupational therapy professionals


• Exposure to diverse client populations, diagnoses, and treatment needs


• Experience with evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming practices


• Opportunities to participate in evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, caregiver education, and intervention activities, as appropriate for the placement


• Collaboration with occupational, speech-language, physical, and feeding therapy professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited OT or OTA program


• Completion of all educational and clinical prerequisites required by your program


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills


• Interest in supporting diverse client needs


• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take initiative


• Ability to meet the scheduling and hour requirements of the assigned placement

Placement Requirements

Before beginning a clinical placement, students must provide:

• Current CPR certification


• Valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card


• Current Article 9 certification


• Any additional documentation or training required by Arbor Therapy, the student's educational program, or applicable funding sources

How to Apply

Please submit your resume through this job posting for consideration. In the screening questions, provide your school and program, anticipated placement dates, required number of clinical hours, and preferred Arbor Therapy location.

Placements are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and are not confirmed until all required documentation has been received and approved.

For additional information, contact [email protected].

Begin building your clinical skills with a team committed to helping students learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference. Apply today!