Acute and Critical Care Occupational Therapy Fellow

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts. Direct patient care, clinical and didactic education occur Monday Through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Quarterly weekend and annual holiday assignments. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

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Start your career in Occupational Therapy at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Acute and Critical Care Occupational Therapy Fellow to:

• Become well versed in acute care occupational therapy with advanced clinical skills for evaluation, assessment, and treatment of various diagnoses in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist in appropriate discharge planning and goal setting for patients and families as a trusted advocate as they progress through their hospital stay.
• Participate in didactic learning modules to further growth and knowledge in a specialized setting.
• Challenge their own and other staff member's clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units and case presentations to advance the role of occupational therapy in acute care.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to carry out evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes for patients.
• Receive and modify practice patterns based on constructive feedback from mentors.

Please submit the following items with your application:

• Current resume/CV
• Cover letter detailing reason for application to the fellowship program.
• Statement essay of goals and objectives (1,000 words) for fellowship area of interest in acute and critical care occupational therapy along with areas of interest. Please include:
• Be prepared to answer the following questions:
  
  
  
  • Strengths and/or weaknesses that might influence participation in the program.
  • Two clinical experiences that will contribute to your ability to succeed in the program.
  
  
• Three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from former professor/mentor and one from previous/current employer.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.