Occupational Therapy Acquired Brain Injury Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Hospital offers a 12-month post-professional occupational therapy fellowship focused on outpatient neurorehabilitation, with experiential learning opportunities in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. Fellows participate in more than 500 hours of didactic and clinical education, mentored practice, and scholarly activities, as well as more than 1,200 hours of direct patient care. Successful completion results in graduates becoming Certified Brain Injury Specialists. The fellowship director holds AOTA Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and mentors hold specialty certifications. The fellowship aims to provide outstanding clinical education and scholarly opportunities that advance occupational therapy knowledge translation in brain injury rehabilitation; prepare clinicians to improve care and support for people with brain injuries and their families through evidence-informed practice, interprofessional collaboration, and advocacy; and provide a supportive learning environment grounded in adult learning theory. It offers a comprehensive educational experience to prepare fellows for specialty certification and leadership roles as clinicians, instructors, and consultants in acquired brain injury rehabilitation. The program adheres to American Occupational Therapy Association Fellowship Program criteria, learning objectives, and Standards for Continuing Competence in Occupational Therapy. Invited candidates undergo an additional Human Resources application process, during which salary will be finalized. Benefits are available.

Requirements

Graduate of an occupational therapy educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
Maryland State OT license by the start date.
Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Current AHA BLS certification prior to the start of the fellowship.
AOTA membership.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating patients with neurological conditions in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation; described as a favorable prerequisite to providing neurological outpatient services.

Responsibilities

Participate in didactic and clinical education, mentored practice, and scholarly activities.
Provide direct patient care in outpatient neurorehabilitation, with experiential learning opportunities in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation.
Develop evidence-informed clinical practice, interprofessional collaboration, and advocacy skills to improve care and support for people with brain injuries and their families.
Engage in scholarly activities that advance occupational therapy knowledge translation in brain injury rehabilitation.
Prepare for specialty certification and potential leadership roles as a clinician, instructor, or consultant in acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
Adhere to applicable American Occupational Therapy Association Fellowship Program criteria, learning objectives, and Standards for Continuing Competence in Occupational Therapy.