Explore a Career in Pediatric Therapy
Opportunity: Student Shadowing Request
Location: Manhattan, KS (In Person)
Type: Educational Observation
Schedule: Weekdays, Based on Availability
Are you a student interested in pursuing a career in pediatric healthcare, rehabilitation, or therapy?
No Stone Unturned Therapeutic Learning Center welcomes requests from students interested in observing professionals in a collaborative pediatric therapy environment.
Our nonprofit outpatient pediatric therapy clinic brings together Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professionals to help children develop skills, gain independence, and reach their fullest potential.
Student shadowing provides an opportunity to learn more about healthcare careers, observe clinical professionals when appropriate, and gain a better understanding of how interdisciplinary pediatric therapy works.
Why Shadow at No Stone Unturned?
- Explore career opportunities in pediatric healthcare and therapy.
- Learn about the roles of different therapy professionals.
- Observe how clinicians collaborate to support children and families.
- Gain exposure to a nonprofit, mission-driven healthcare environment.
- Develop a better understanding of the education, skills, and professional responsibilities involved in pediatric therapy.
Discover what drives our mission by watching our Why It Matters video and exploring the No Stone Unturned website.
Available Areas of Interest
Students may request observation opportunities in one or more of the following areas, subject to availability:
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Availability varies by department, clinician schedules, patient needs, and other operational considerations.
What to Expect
- Submit a request describing your educational background, career interests, and preferred observation area.
- Our team will review your request and determine whether an appropriate opportunity is available.
- If approved, a team member will contact you regarding possible dates, times, and any requirements that must be completed before your visit.
- During your visit, you will observe approved clinical activities under the direction of clinic staff.
- All observation activities must respect patient privacy, confidentiality, safety, and family preferences.
Please Note: Submitting a request does not guarantee an observation opportunity. All requests are subject to clinic approval, staffing availability, patient and family consent when applicable, and completion of any required screening or documentation.
Student Expectations
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and respect for patients, families, and staff.
- Follow all clinic policies and instructions provided by supervising personnel.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements.
- Complete any required orientation, confidentiality agreements, or other prerequisites before observing.
- Understand that shadowing is observational and does not authorize direct patient care or independent clinical activities.
Request a Shadowing Opportunity
If you're considering a future career in pediatric therapy, we encourage you to submit a Student Shadowing Request.
Please tell us about your educational background, areas of interest, and general availability so we can evaluate whether an observation opportunity may be appropriate.
We look forward to helping future healthcare professionals explore the rewarding field of pediatric therapy.