In the St. Jude Rehabilitation Services department, 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 illnesses.
Rehabilitation Services is also dedicated to training the next generation of health care professionals in these disciplines. The program offers clinical placements for students who are motivated and want to make a difference in children’s lives. Trainees develop clinical skills through hands-on learning and gain experience in the cutting-edge practices of their chosen profession.
Audiology
Fourth-year externships
St. Jude sponsors a unique externship opportunity in diagnostic audiology. While working with children and adults, students in the Audiology Clinic develop critical skills in the following areas:
- Ototoxic monitoring and rehabilitation through amplification
- Evoked potential testing through ABR
- Hearing aid verification and management
For more information, contact Skye Jones.
Email: skye.jones@stjude.org
Clinical placements
St. Jude offers third-year audiology students with the option of a spring, summer, or fall clinical rotation. During the rotation, students will work one to two days a week.
For more information, contact Stephanie White.
Email: stephanie.white@stjude.org
Occupational therapy
Clinical placements
St. Jude offers Occupational Therapy clinical placements for both Level II fieldwork and doctoral capstone experiences. Level II placements are 12 weeks in duration. Students must have successfully completed a prior Level II fieldwork experience before beginning their rotation at St. Jude; experience in acute care is preferred but not required. Students may be placed in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting (at discretion of SJCRH coordinator and availability of clinical instructors).
Doctoral capstone experiences range from 14 to 16 weeks. Capstone projects are individualized based on student goals and have included a variety of focuses, such as clinical practice, research, and program development.
Initial inquiries should be directed through your fieldwork coordinator. The program requires a formal application process for both Level II and doctoral students. Applications are typically open from January to March of the year prior to placement. Applicants must submit a completed application, along with graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation, to be considered for a professional rotation.
For more information, contact Allison Harris.Email: allison.harris@stjude.org
Physical therapy
Clinical placements
St. Jude offers clinical placements for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students. DPT and PTA students must have completed all didactic work and apply only for their final clinical placement(s). Students may be placed in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting (at discretion of SJCRH coordinator and availability of clinical instructors). The program requires a formal application and interview process. Please ask your institution's Director of Clinical Education (DCE) or Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) to make initial contact for more information.
For more information, contact Maggi Meyer.
Email: maggi.meyer@stjude.org
Speech-language pathology
Clinical placements
St. Jude offers semester-long clinical placements for graduate students in speech-language pathology. During these experiences, students gain hands-on exposure across both inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing them to develop and refine their skills in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
Students interested in participating in a clinical placement must submit a formal application. Placement deadlines are as follows:
- Summer semester: October 1
- Fall semester: March 1
- Spring semester: June 1
For more information, contact Abbey Moore.
Email: abbey.moore@stjude.org