Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow
About The Position
UW Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow to help patients optimize function following acute, cumulative, and non-traumatic injuries, as well as surgical procedures related to hand and upper extremity impairments. The fellow will receive mentorship while treating a variety of pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions and will expand knowledge and intervention skills in lymphedema. The fellowship includes didactic education intended to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition. Fellows will challenge and develop their clinical decision-making through constructive feedback, case presentations, and scholarly inquiry. The role also involves weekly collaboration with advanced practitioners and board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons, as well as coordination of patient and family care across multiple services. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on department operational needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited entry-level Occupational Therapy degree program at the baccalaureate level or higher.
- Credentialing by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists (NBCOT).
- Obtain an NPI number before starting the fellowship program.
- Wisconsin Occupational Therapist licensure upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months.
- Submit a cover letter explaining the reason for applying to the fellowship program.
- Submit a statement of goals and objectives for the fellowship area of interest in hand therapy research.
- Submit a current resume or CV.
- Submit 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 to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in hand and upper extremity care.
- Develop clinical decision-making through constructive feedback in didactic units, case presentations, and scholarly inquiry.
- Partner with patients and families to optimize function following acute, cumulative, and non-traumatic injuries and surgical procedures involving hand and upper extremity impairments.
- Expand knowledge and intervention skills in lymphedema.
- Collaborate weekly with advanced practitioners and board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.
- Treat a variety of pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions under staff mentorship.
- Collaborate with other providers to coordinate patient and family care across multiple services.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
