Rehabilitation Experience/Clinic Based SettingAt — Suma Kids, Inc.

Opportunity Summary 

At our clinic, you'll step into a playful, hands-on environment where swings, obstacle courses, and sensory games aren’t just fun—they’re powerful therapeutic tools. You’ll work alongside passionate occupational therapists who are eager to teach, mentor, and help you connect your academic background to real-world impact. You won’t just be observing—you’ll help set up activities, learn how to adapt environments, and get a front-row seat to how we improve motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care abilities.

Posted by 04/29/25

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Understand basic developmental milestones in motor, sensory, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. Recognize common pediatric diagnoses (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy) and their general impact on occupational performance. Identify typical vs. atypical movement patterns and postural control in children.

Opportunity Training 

General orientation to clinic and procedures. Orientation and training on direct duties to help with setup/clean up of sessions and supporting therapists. Training to facilitate or work directly with a child when appropriate under direct supervision of therapists.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

safety with interacting with suspended equipment, body mechanics (all provided during orientation)

Opportunity Application Instructions 

must read duties and expectations packet and sign, may require interview if requested.

Program 
Internships
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Concord, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing