Occupational Therapy Capstone Experience

The Occupational Therapy Capstone Experience at Lurie Children’s offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to complete your pediatric capstone experience. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a strong team player and have a strong desire for a career as a pediatric occupational therapist.

Completion of Level II Fieldwork rotation in a pediatric setting is required.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Capstones rotation for 2028

Goals and Expectations for Capstone Experience 

The purpose of this capstone is to teach, mentor and train future pediatric occupational therapists

• The overarching goal for the student is to develop experience, confidence, and growth in their pediatric occupational therapy skills. 
• The expectation from Lurie Children’s Occupational Therapy staff is that the student will: 
  
  • Arrive at the capstone experience on time, properly attired and motivated to learn. 
  • Provide high-quality service to all our patients and families. 
  • Have a high level of commitment to the Capstone Experience and to be willing to take an active role in making the most of their placement to maximize their learning potential. 
  • Try their best in all situations and to admit when he or she may need additional guidance or support. 
  • Be willing and motivated to listen to feedback and suggestions from their preceptors and to also be able to respond respectfully when a difference of opinion arises 
• In return, the student can expect to receive respect, constructive feedback, growth in their clinical and professional skills and an amazing clinical experience. 

Location of Placements and Transportation Needs

Our team staffs the Lurie Children’s inpatient location in Streeterville as well as the outpatient locations in Lincoln Park, Westchester, Grayslake, New Lenox, Schaumburg, and Northbrook, IL.  As many of our students work with two different mentors, placements frequently take students to more than one site. 

As such, we require all fieldwork students affiliating at Lurie Children’s to have access to a car for transportation.   Many of our outpatient occupational therapists work at several different sites.  Therefore, the student is usually assigned to one or more of the outpatient suburban facilities.  The student must have access to independent transportation since many of these suburban sites are not efficiently served by public transportation.   

The electronic application will include the following:

• Demographic information
• Contact information of placement coordinator at your university
• Clinical Experience Questions
• Resume

VIEW THE APPLICATION

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at LurieRehabStudents@luriechildrens.org. 

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Capstones rotation for 2028

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