Application Deadline is Monday, November 4, 2019
2019 Cohort will start on January 4, 2020
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
- Candidates must be an employee of an URI partner clinic upon the time of matriculation and have graduated from an accredited OT or PT program
- Current OT or PT 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 (preferable) within reasonable distance for frequent travel
- ASHT membership (may begin January 2020); AOTA/APTA recommended
- Regular access to personal computer with company email and use of Outlook calendar
- 3 letters of reference (peer or mentor therapist, clinic director, and regional director recommended)
Above Requirements + Preferred Qualifications
- 6-12 months experience in hand/UE rehabilitation in an outpatient orthopedic setting
- Intro to Hand Therapy and Intro to Orthoses coursework (or similar)
- Ability to ultimately carry a 40% hand/UE caseload during Fellowship
*ASHT Membership is required due to the significant resources found through this organization (free Journal of Hand Therapy access with membership, additional study resources, etc.).
*Finalists will be interviewed prior to acceptance into the program in November. Program acceptance will be limited to those who meet criteria and have an appropriate regional mentor available, with 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.