As one of the largest health care systems in the Nation, and the singe largest employer of occupational therapists, the VA provides a rich environment for clinical education. The VA provides clinical education each year to more than 460 occupational therapy students in the Nation.
The Occupational Therapy Department at the Central Alabama Health Care System (CAVHCS) provides Level I and Level II fieldwork educational experiences. The goal of the Level I fieldwork is to introduce the student to the occupational therapy environment, to apply knowledge to practice and to develop understanding of the needs of clients. the goal of Level II fieldwork is to develop competent, entry-level, generalist occupational therapist.
The occupational therapist staff guide students' fieldwork experiences in the following clinical care practice settings that includes but are not limited to:
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Community-based care
- Ergonomics
- Geriatrics
- Orthopedics
- Outpatient Care
- Pain Management
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
General Program Goals:
- Ensure that the fieldwork components meet the educational institution's curriculum objectives;
- Provide quality fieldwork education learning experiences;
- Provide appropriate and effective student supervision;
- Serve as professional role models;
- Promote student professionalism, clinical reasoning, competence, and ethical practice;
- Maintain affiliation agreements and communication with academic fieldwork coordinators.
Send completed processing packet to the following address:
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
ATTN: Joe Lynn (11E)
Acting Administrative Officer for Education
215 Perry Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36109
For assistance contact Mr. Lynn at:
Joseph.Lynn@va.gov or (334) 260-4177.
Upon receipt of your forms, our Human Resources department will contact you to arrange a time for you to come to the facility for fingerprinting and other entry processing requirements. A complete background check including fingerprinting is required for all VA staff and trainees. The following documents are required at time of fingerprinting:
- One government issued photo ID (i.e. driver license, military ID, passport) and one non-photo ID (see list on VA Form 0711, page 5, item 4 above).
- Permanent Resident Card (if applicable).
- Vehicle Registration and proof of insurance (if applying for a VA parking permit).
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