Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow

4 weeks ago


Madison, United States UW Health Full time

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help patients live their lives to the fullest.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow (OT) to:

  • Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in the hand and upper extremity.
  • Challenge your own clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units, case presentations and scholarly inquiry.
  • Form alliances with patients and their families with the common goal of optimizing function following acute injuries, cumulative and non-traumatic injuries, and surgical procedures related to hand and upper extremity impairments.
  • Expand knowledge and interventional skills in lymphedema.
  • Collaborate on a weekly basis with advanced practitioners and board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.
  • Treat a variety of pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions while being mentored by staff.
  • Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.

Please submit the following items with your application:

  • Cover letter detailing the reason for an application to the fellowship program
  • Statement letter of goals and objectives for fellowship area of interest in hand therapy research
  • Current resume/CV
  • Three letters of reference, including one from a former employer

For more information about the fellowship, please click here.

Education:

Minimum - Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Occupational Therapy. Credentialed by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists (NBCOT). Must obtain NPI number prior to starting the fellowship program.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitation of the upper extremity from any setting: acute, chronic, or lymphedema.

Preferred - One (1) year of experience in rehabilitation of the upper extremity from any setting: acute, chronic, or lymphedema.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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