Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow participates in didactic education to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in hand and upper extremity therapy. The fellow develops clinical decision-making skills through constructive feedback, case presentations, and scholarly inquiry. The position provides care for patients with acute, cumulative, and non-traumatic injuries and surgical conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity, with the goal of optimizing function. The fellow expands knowledge and intervention skills in lymphedema and treats a variety of pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions under staff mentorship. The role includes weekly collaboration with advanced practitioners and board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons, as well as coordination of patient and family care with providers across multiple services.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours may vary according to departmental operational needs. Applicants must submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the fellowship, a statement of goals and objectives for the fellowship area of interest in hand therapy research, a current resume or CV, and three reference letters, including one from a former employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level occupational therapy degree program at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Credentialed by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Must obtain an NPI number before starting the fellowship program.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months.
• Submit a cover letter detailing the reason for applying to the fellowship program, a statement of goals and objectives for the fellowship area of interest in hand therapy research, a current resume/CV, and three letters of reference, including one from a former employer.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic education focused on clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in hand and upper extremity therapy.
• Develop clinical decision-making through feedback, didactic units, case presentations, and scholarly inquiry.
• Partner with patients and families to optimize function after acute, cumulative, and non-traumatic injuries and surgical procedures affecting the hand and upper extremity.
• Expand knowledge and intervention skills in lymphedema.
• Collaborate weekly with advanced practitioners and board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.
• Treat pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions under staff mentorship.
• Coordinate patient and family care with providers across multiple services.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible schedule and shift options
• Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level