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Supporting future occupational therapists and community involvement

SPOTS is proud to support occupational therapy students and community members who are interested in learning, contributing, and gaining meaningful experience in a pediatric clinical setting. We offer structured fieldwork placements and selective volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

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Fieldwork Education

Fieldwork education is an essential component of occupational therapy training. At SPOTS, students gain supervised, hands-on experience in alignment with ACOTE standards. SPOTS is a recognized fieldwork site with established partnerships with universities and colleges across the Metropolitan New York area, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Louisiana, California, Canada, and Australia.

  • Level I Fieldwork is designed to introduce students to the clinical environment and support early exposure to pediatric occupational therapy practice within a closely supervised setting.

    During the placement, students are provided with foundational experiences in:

    • Observation

    • Evaluation

    • Treatment planning

    • Treatment implementation

    • Documentation

    • Application of occupational therapy theory

    Level I Fieldwork emphasizes the integration of occupational therapy theory into practice and provides students with the opportunity to begin developing professional behaviors under close supervision.

    External Resource
    For more information on occupational therapy fieldwork requirements, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association: Learn more about OT Fieldwork →

  • Level II Fieldwork is designed to integrate academic knowledge with applied clinical practice.

    Students participate in an in-depth experience delivering occupational therapy services to clients, with a strong focus on the application of purposeful and meaningful occupation, in alignment with ACOTE standards (2011).

    During the placement, students have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge, attitudes, and skills in:

    • Administration

    • Research

    • Professional relationships

    This includes collaborative experiences with occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, clinic staff, clients, family members, and/or significant others.

    By the completion of the placement, students are expected to demonstrate entry-level competencies in:

    • Fundamentals of Practice

    • Basic Tenets of Occupational Therapy

    • Evaluation and Screening

    • Intervention

    • Management of Occupational Therapy Services

    • Communication

    • Professional behavior

    External Resource
    For more information on occupational therapy fieldwork requirements, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association: Learn more about OT Fieldwork →

  • Requirements

    • Ongoing collaboration is expected between the academic fieldwork coordinator and the SPOTS fieldwork educator

    • A contract or letter of agreement must be in place between SPOTS and the academic program

    • All Level II fieldwork students are required to complete an interview prior to placement

    • Students are responsible for:

      • Transportation to all fieldwork sites

      • Maintaining valid health insurance

      • Malpractice insurance

      • CPR certification

      • Fingerprinting clearance (NYCDOI or NYCDOE, as applicable)

      • Required immunizations per placement guidelines

Fieldwork Inquiries

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

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SPOTS offers selective volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in pediatric occupational therapy or those completing required volunteer hours as part of university or graduate school applications.

  • Opportunities for students exploring a career in occupational therapy who require volunteer hours as part of their academic or admissions process.

  • Volunteers may assist our office manager with receptionist and office management tasks, supporting the daily operations of the clinic.

  • Volunteers may assist during SPOTS summer camps, working alongside trained therapists to support children in developing sensory-regulatory, social, and functional skills. A successful interview is required. Volunteers are selected based on interest, skills, and fit.

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Interested in getting involved?

Clinic Volunteer Opportunities
Contact: Michele Amoroso, MS, OTR/L
📧 michele.a@spotsot.com

Summer Camp Volunteering
Contact: Soraya Wallace, OTA/L
📧 soraya.c@spotsot.com

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School Affiliations

Our occupational therapists maintain active partnerships with a range of New York City schools, providing services and support within educational settings. These relationships reflect our commitment to collaboration and continuity of care across home, school, and community environments. A school contracts with SPOTS for specific services, renewed on a yearly basis

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