OT Hand Therapy Fellowship bei PT Solutions Physical Therapy

Join our team as an Occupational / Hand Therapy Fellow! The OrthoCarolina Occupational/Hand Therapy fellowship is an 18 month, post professional clinical and didactic educational experience designed for Occupational Therapists who wish to significantly advance their preparation as a specialty provider of orthopedic upper extremity and hand rehabilitation services. This fellowship combines ongoing clinical mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry. Fellows accepted into the program will be full-time employees of PT Solutions, salaried with benefits.

In this program, you will:

• If eligible, pass the Hand Therapy Certification Commission Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) examination and/or submit for Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation through the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Develop the skills and knowledge to become educators in a variety of settings (i.e., clinical, fellowship, coursework, and/or laboratory instructors).
• Contribute to the profession of occupational therapy through clinical practice, teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service.
• Become professionally active at the clinical, local, state, national and international level.
• Demonstrate traits of independent thinking including:
  • Developing an inquiring mind evidenced by asking "high-level" questions
  • Take the perspective of other fellows/mentors considering alternative ideas during discussions
  • Demonstrate mental flexibility by modifying their ideas according to best evidence and argumentation
  • Effectively learn to argue by making conceptual claims backed with supporting theory and evidence.

Admission Requirements

• All applicants must have a current license to practice Occupational Therapy in North Carolina. This license must not be under suspension, revocation, probationary status or subject to disciplinary proceedings or inquiry.
• All applicants must be active members of AOTA in good standing as applicable.
• All applicants must have a current CPR certification.
• Applicants must submit a completed application in a timely manner in order to be considered for the program.

Application Process (Please Read)

• NOTE: Applying to this posting does not equate to a completed application.
• To complete your application, visit our program landing page to access the application and additional requirements: https://www.joinptsolutions.com/us/en/occupational/hand-therapy-fellowship
• All applications must include:
  • Completed Application
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Application Essay
• Applications must be postmarked by September 15, 2025.

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact. 

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! 

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