Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help patients live their lives to the fullest.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow (OT) to:

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in the hand and upper extremity.

• Challenge your own clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units, case presentations and scholarly inquiry.

• Form alliances with patients and their families with the common goal of optimizing function following acute injuries, cumulative and non-traumatic injuries, and surgical procedures related to hand and upper extremity impairments.

• Expand knowledge and interventional skills in lymphedema.

• Collaborate on a weekly basis with advanced practitioners and board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.

• Treat a variety of pre- and post-operative upper extremity conditions while being mentored by staff.

• Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.

Please submit the following items with your application:

• Cover letter detailing the reason for an application to the fellowship program.

• Statement letter of goals and objectives for fellowship area of interest in hand therapy research.

• Current resume/CV.

• Three letters of reference, including one from a former employer.

For more information about the fellowship, please click here.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Occupational Therapy Required

• Credentialed by National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) Required

• Must obtain NPI number prior to starting the fellowship program Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of prior relevant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months Required

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UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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