In Rehabilitation Services, our audiologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists devote their time and effort to improving the health and quality of life of children with cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening diseases.
We also train the next generation of health care professionals in these disciplines. We accept talented and motivated students for clinical placements who want to make a difference in the lives of children.
As a trainee, you will develop your clinical skills and gain experience in the cutting-edge practices of your profession. Read more about your area of interest below.
Audiology
Externships
St. Jude sponsors a unique externship opportunity in diagnostic audiology. While working with children and adults, students in the Audiology Clinic develop clinical skills in the following areas:
- Ototoxic monitoring and rehabilitation through amplification
- Evoked potential testing through ABR
- Hearing aid verification and management
For information, contact skye.jones@stjude.org.
Semester placements
St. Jude offers third-year audiology students the option of a spring, summer, or fall clinical rotation. During the rotation students will work one to two days a week.
For information, contact stephanie.white@stjude.org.
Occupational Therapy
Fieldwork placements: Level 2
St. Jude offers clinical occupational therapy students Level 2 fieldwork placements and doctoral capstones. Level 2 students work for 12 weeks and must have completed their first level 2 placement prior to their rotation at St Jude Capstone doctoral rotations range from 14 to 16 weeks. Goals of capstones are student specific and have varied between clinical experiences, research, and program development.
Ask your fieldwork coordinator to make the initial inquiry. We require a formal application for Level 2 and doctoral students. Each student seeking a professional rotation must submit an application along with graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation. We interview qualified students in person or by telephone or Skype.
For information, contact occupationaltherapy@stjude.org.
Physical Therapy
Clinical placements
St. Jude offers clinical placements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students. Physical therapy students work for 8 to 16 weeks; physical therapist assistant students work for 5 to 6 weeks. Students may work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We require a formal application, and we interview qualified students by telephone.
For information, contact maggi.meyer@stjude.org.
Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical placements
St. Jude offers semester placements for graduate students in speech-language pathology. Students work in inpatient and outpatient settings. Each student seeking a professional rotation must submit an application along with graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation. We interview qualified students virtually or by telephone. Please submit your application by the correct deadline:
Semester placement deadlines
- Summer semester: October 1
- Fall semester: March 1
- Spring semester: June 1
For information, contact speech-language-pathology@stjude.org.