URI Hand Therapy Fellowship Program Application 2023-24 Cohort

Application Deadline is Friday, March 17, 2023. You will be contacted for an interview to be scheduled on a rolling basis, and only once your application is complete.

Seats are limited!

The 2023-24 Cohort will start on June 4

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must be an associate of an URPT partner clinic upon the time of matriculation and have graduated from an accredited OT or PT program
Current PT or OT state licensure, with modalities certification (if applicable)
6 months experience, completed EMR training and therapist onboarding programs and ability to carry caseload of 12+ clients per 8-hour day
CHT Mentor of same profession within the company and within a reasonable distance for weekly or bi-weekly travel
Active ASHT membership required prior to introductory course material; AOTA/APTA recommended
Regular access to personal computer with Gmail, company email and use of Outlook calendar
THREE Letters of Reference (peer or mentor therapist, Clinic Director/Manager and Regional Vice President)

Above Requirements + Preferred Qualifications

12 months experience in Hand/UE Rehabilitation in an outpatient orthopedic setting
URI Intro to Hand Therapy and Intro to Orthoses coursework (or comparable external to URPT)
Ability to ultimately carry a 40% hand/UE caseload during Fellowship

*ASHT Membership is required due to the significant resources found through this organization that are utilized during the program. Membership must be active prior to program matriculation.

*Finalists will be interviewed on a rolling basis upon full completion of the application. Cohort seats are limited to a maximum of ten (10) due to restricted travel and resources. Program acceptance will be prioritized and limited to those who meet criteria and have an appropriate regional mentor available, with hand therapy growth plan approved by RVP, per policies and procedures. For those selected, pre-program introductory online modules will be assigned and are to be completed before program matriculation.

*Tuition is shared between Upstream Rehabilitation and Fellow.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Credentials: (OT, PT, DPT, OCS. etc.)

Date of Birth:

Home Clinic:

Email:

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

What is your highest earned OT or PT related degree?

Name of Institution:

Year of Graduation (Or expected date of graduation)

If Other was selected please answer below:

OTs: Did you complete a Fieldwork II site experience in Hand Therapy?

YesNo

If so, where?

If so, dates?

Other Education:

Name of Institution:

Year of Graduation:

Do you hold any AOTA, ABPTS, or other certifications?

YesNo

If so, in which area is your Board Certification? Pick all that apply:

If so, date of Board Certification:

Certification Number(s)

Expiration date(s)

Did you complete any other APTA or AOTA accredited Fellowship Program?

YesNo

Program Name:

Practice Speciality:

Year Completed?

Employer / Dates Employed / Title:

How long have you practiced as a therapist?

Of this work experience, how long have you been treating an outpatient hand and upper extremity caseload?

Please describe typical caseload diagnoses here:

Please list your occupational or physical therapy licensure information:

State:

License Number:

Expiration:

Do you have a current ASHT Membership?

YesNo

Note: an active ASHT membership is a REQUIRED component of this program. If you do not currently have an active membership, and are selected for a seat in this cohort, be advised that it is required with confirmation prior to pre-course/introductory program matriculation.

Please upload a copy of your curent ASHT membership card. (If you do not have your card yet, please send your membership information to handfellowship@upstreamrehabinstitute.com as soon as you have it.)

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Do you have a current AOTA or APTA membership?

YesNo

Note: an active AOTA or APTA membership is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED prior to starting the program.

Please upload a copy of your current AOTA or APTA membership card. (If you do not have your card yet, please send your membership information to handfellowship@upstreamrehabinstitute.com as soon as you have it.)

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Curriculum Vitae

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Hand and Upper Extremity rehabilitation is considered an advanced therapy specialty that requires study and skill development above and beyond that of a general therapist. Explain why you would like to participate in a Hand Fellowship program. Discuss your career goals and aspects of your personal, educational and/or professional experience that particularly qualify you for participation in a Hand Fellowship program.

All applicants will be required to have at least THREE references. ONE reference must be from a Regional Vice President, and TWO must be from a professional colleague (i.e. clinic director, clinical instructor, physician, etc.). These references MUST be uploaded and submitted along with this application (not as a separate document).

Letter of Recommendation from Senior Leadership

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Letter of Recommendation from Senior Leadership or Colleague (1)

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Letter of recommendation from Colleague (2)

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Thank you for completing your application.

The URI Hand Therapy Fellowship Director will review your application once completed and will contact you for an interview.

Hand Therapy Fellowship Program Application 2023-24

Academic Background:

Healthcare Experience

Professional Organization Membership

Curriculum Vitae

Essay Question

Letters of Reference