Rehabilitative Services Student Opportunities
Providing the best care possible to the children we serve in Rehabilitative Services is the result of teamwork between patients, their families, and our staff. The success of this partnership is also made possible through the support of non-employed individuals such as students and volunteers.
Observation/Shadowing
An opportunity to observe therapists in a healthcare facility. It is a one-day (maximum of 8 hours) observational experience. This experience does not fulfill any educational, clinical, or internship requirements, nor does it provide any hands-on experience. To apply for this opportunity, complete the Volunteer Intake Form, save it and email it to the correct contact person listed below:
- Audiology: Kathryn Freeland: kfreeland@akronchildrens.org
- Physical Therapy Beeghly Campus: Deryn Hamley at dhamley@akronchildrens.org
- Physical Therapy Akron Campus: Stephanie Pettry at spettry@akronchildrens.org
- Occupational Therapy: Anna Porquez at aporquez@akronchildrens.org
- Speech Pathology: Maria Houston at mhouston@akronchildrens.org
- Sports Physical Therapy: Kailyn Allman at: kallman@akronchildrens.org
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Department-Specific Volunteer
An opportunity to observe therapists and assist with department-specific needs on a regularly scheduled basis. Volunteer hours will be determined based on individual department needs and your availability. Volunteers may have the opportunity to:
- Observe patient care (does not include hands-on experience)
- Assist with departmental projects
- Assist with cleaning and organization of equipment
- Assist therapists with set up/clean up of treatment activities
Volunteer hours may be used to fulfill educational requirements (i.e., hours required for application into an academic program. To apply for this opportunity, complete the Volunteer Intake Form, save it and email it to the correct contact person listed below:
- Audiology: Kathryn Freeland at kfreeland@akronchildrens.org
- Physical Therapy: Stephanie Foster at sfoster@akronchildrens.org
- Occupational Therapy: Anna Porquez at aporquez@akronchildrens.org
- Speech Pathology: Maria Houston at mhouston@akronchildrens.org
- Sports Physical Therapy: Kailyn Allman at: kallman@akronchildrens.org
OT/PT Student Affiliation
Student affiliations require a contract between Akron Children’s and your academic program. If you are interested in completing your affiliation with Akron Children’s, please have your academic fieldwork coordinator contact the appropriate person via email:
- Physical Therapy: Charles Miller at cmiller2@akronchildrens.org
- Occupational Therapy: Sara Oravecz at soravecz@akronchildrens.org
- Sports Physical Therapy: Charles Miller at cmiller2@akronchildrens.org
SLP/AUD Graduate Student Externship
Graduate student externships require a contract with Akron Children’s. If you are interested in completing your externship with Akron Children’s, please have your externship supervisor contact the appropriate person via email:
- Audiology: Kathryn Freeland at kfreeland@akronchildrens.org
- Speech Pathology: Stacey Fernstrum at sfernstrum@akronchildrens.org
