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Occupational Therapist CPT jobs let F-1 students apply clinical skills in hospitals, rehab centers, schools, and home health settings while earning curriculum credit. Your DSO must authorize each CPT placement before you start work, and the role must directly connect to your OT degree program.
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 26 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City (IRC-SLC) Health Programs promotes physical and psychological well-being by facilitating access to healthcare services and providing education and advocacy.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The Occupational Therapy (OT) program focuses on life skills training in a wide range of areas for self-sufficiency and access to community resources. Training is provided in areas such as the use of kitchen appliances, budgeting, paying bills, use of bank accounts, public transportation, medication management, and scheduling appointments. Groups that the OT program may offer include pre-driving, which teaches the rules of the road, job-seeking, and financial management.
MINIMUM COMMITMENT:
10 – 20 hours per week
THE PROFESSION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
The fundamental core of OT is to support clients’ abilities to participate in the everyday activities that they need and want to do. OTs have, at a minimum, a master’s degree, and OT Assistants have a community college or bachelor’s degree. Most often, they work in a healthcare environment with people of any age who are dealing with physical, cognitive, or mental health issues. OT education includes knowledge of many health conditions across the life span. Breaking down tasks into simpler and smaller components and therapeutic-use-of-self are skills practiced. In many settings, there are OT aides who do not have a degree in OT but who provide assistance to clients under the direction of the staff OT. The intern position at IRC is similar to the OT Aide position in other settings and provides an opportunity to learn about the OT profession.
Responsibilities:
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Under the direction of the staff occupational therapist, provide life skills training activities in client homes and in the community.
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Provide assistance teaching group activities.
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Communicate with caseworkers, health team members, and others at IRC as OT collaborates with many different programs at the IRC.
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Document activities completed and response of client(s) and provide to OT.
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Attend staff meetings as schedule allows.
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Assist staff occupational therapist and OT students as assigned.
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Support the IRC–SLC office with other duties as assigned.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Gain professional experience working in the public health sector.
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Gain experience teaching and communicating with clients to break new learning tasks into smaller pieces to support client success.
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Gain experience teaching life skills in a community setting.
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Gain knowledge about the profession of occupational therapy and other professions represented at the IRC.
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Gain experience collaborating and communicating with a wide range of IRC professionals from different backgrounds and specialties.
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Gain experience communicating with English Language Learners and use of an interpreter.
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Gain public speaking experience through teaching classes to clients and reporting in staff meetings.
Requirements:
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Interest in working with diverse populations.
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Motivated, flexible, able to work independently.
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Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
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Strong computer skills.
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Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive clients.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign languages preferred.
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Background in health promotion, social work, or other related field preferred.
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Background check is required.
Intern will report to: Yda Smith, PhD, OTR/L
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
INTRODUCTION
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 26 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
The International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City (IRC-SLC) Health Programs promotes physical and psychological well-being by facilitating access to healthcare services and providing education and advocacy.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The Occupational Therapy (OT) program focuses on life skills training in a wide range of areas for self-sufficiency and access to community resources. Training is provided in areas such as the use of kitchen appliances, budgeting, paying bills, use of bank accounts, public transportation, medication management, and scheduling appointments. Groups that the OT program may offer include pre-driving, which teaches the rules of the road, job-seeking, and financial management.
MINIMUM COMMITMENT:
10 – 20 hours per week
THE PROFESSION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
The fundamental core of OT is to support clients’ abilities to participate in the everyday activities that they need and want to do. OTs have, at a minimum, a master’s degree, and OT Assistants have a community college or bachelor’s degree. Most often, they work in a healthcare environment with people of any age who are dealing with physical, cognitive, or mental health issues. OT education includes knowledge of many health conditions across the life span. Breaking down tasks into simpler and smaller components and therapeutic-use-of-self are skills practiced. In many settings, there are OT aides who do not have a degree in OT but who provide assistance to clients under the direction of the staff OT. The intern position at IRC is similar to the OT Aide position in other settings and provides an opportunity to learn about the OT profession.
Responsibilities:
-
Under the direction of the staff occupational therapist, provide life skills training activities in client homes and in the community.
-
Provide assistance teaching group activities.
-
Communicate with caseworkers, health team members, and others at IRC as OT collaborates with many different programs at the IRC.
-
Document activities completed and response of client(s) and provide to OT.
-
Attend staff meetings as schedule allows.
-
Assist staff occupational therapist and OT students as assigned.
-
Support the IRC–SLC office with other duties as assigned.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
-
Gain professional experience working in the public health sector.
-
Gain experience teaching and communicating with clients to break new learning tasks into smaller pieces to support client success.
-
Gain experience teaching life skills in a community setting.
-
Gain knowledge about the profession of occupational therapy and other professions represented at the IRC.
-
Gain experience collaborating and communicating with a wide range of IRC professionals from different backgrounds and specialties.
-
Gain experience communicating with English Language Learners and use of an interpreter.
-
Gain public speaking experience through teaching classes to clients and reporting in staff meetings.
Requirements:
-
Interest in working with diverse populations.
-
Motivated, flexible, able to work independently.
-
Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
-
Strong computer skills.
-
Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to drive clients.
-
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign languages preferred.
-
Background in health promotion, social work, or other related field preferred.
-
Background check is required.
Intern will report to: Yda Smith, PhD, OTR/L
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
US Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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Get Access To All JobsOccupational Therapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 student on CPT work as an Occupational Therapist without a full OT license?
CPT authorization allows you to work in a clinical capacity before you hold a full state OT license, but you're typically working under supervision as a student or fieldwork trainee, not as a licensed OT. Your employer must structure the role as a supervised clinical placement. State licensing boards set their own rules on what unlicensed OT students can perform, so confirm the scope of practice with your fieldwork supervisor and your state board before you start.
Does CPT authorization cover both Level I and Level II OT fieldwork?
Yes, both fieldwork levels can qualify for CPT if your program designates them as an integral part of the curriculum and your DSO authorizes each placement separately. Level II fieldwork, which is longer and more intensive, is especially well-suited because it's typically required for degree completion. Each new placement needs its own CPT authorization on your I-20, even if it's with the same employer.
How do I find Occupational Therapist employers who are familiar with CPT authorization?
Migrate Mate lets you search OT roles and filter by employers who have a history of hiring F-1 students. That filing history signals familiarity with CPT and work authorization paperwork, which matters because healthcare employers new to CPT often create delays by not understanding the site agreement or I-20 amendment process. Starting with experienced employers saves weeks of back-and-forth.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my OT fieldwork placement ends early?
CPT is tied to a specific employer, location, and date range on your I-20. If your placement ends before the authorized end date, you must stop working immediately and notify your DSO. Working beyond the original placement without a new CPT authorization on an amended I-20 is an F-1 status violation. If you're moving to a different facility mid-program, your DSO must issue a new authorization before you start at the new site.
Does using 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. Under USCIS rules, 12 months or more of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against OPT. Most OT Level II fieldwork runs full-time, so if you complete two full-time rotations of six months each, you won't qualify for post-completion OPT. Plan your CPT usage carefully with your DSO, especially if you intend to pursue STEM OPT or H-1B visa sponsorship after graduation.