Hand Therapy Fellowship; Occupational Therapy Faculty

Program Overview

A 12‑13 month fellowship program consisting of mentored advanced clinical practice in Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy at our outpatient clinic, and scholarly activities including:

• Physician shadowing and observation of hand surgery; bi‑weekly physician hand conference
• Bimonthly Hand Conference with Hand Surgery Fellowship
• Didactics consisting of weekly skills lab, two weekend learning modules, and online learning
• Evidence‑based independent self‑study and research for a case presentation or a quality improvement project in upper extremity rehabilitation

• Provide advanced knowledge and skills in evaluation, plan of care development and implementation, and clinical reasoning skills for clients with upper extremity and hand conditions and impairments.
• Be part of a highly skilled interprofessional health care team.
• Employ effective skills in clinical intervention and in education of clients.
• Be a reflective practitioner who embraces core values of the profession and respect for individuals, their cultures and the community at large.

More information:
Hand Therapy Fellowship | Johns Hopkins Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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This is a position with Johns Hopkins Hospital. This application is for the Fellowship position. Invited candidates will undergo an additional application process with Human Resources at which time salary will be finalized. Benefits are available. More information can be found at Johns Hopkins Benefits Enrollment | Your benefits virtually ()

Applicant must have a Maryland state license, be registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, have outpatient rehabilitation level II fieldwork experience, completed the Physical Agents Modalities Certification course didactics (per Maryland Regulations COMAR 10.46.06 [pdf] () ) and be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the PMR department. Preference is given to those with one year of work experience in an outpatient clinic that treats hand and upper extremity conditions.

Salary: $42,000-$44,000

Please complete the following application which includes uploading your official University transcripts, curriculum vitae, and a career statement.

You must submit 2 letters of reference on this form – https:// . You will have the opportunity to send a message to your reviewers. You may attach the form or include the link in your message. Your references will receive your message along with instructions on how to upload the form. The references are confidential.

The career statement should be no more than 2 pages, double spaced. In your response, reflect on the questions below as they relate to your clinical and/or academic experience, and highlight how your goals align with the Johns Hopkins Medicine Mission, Vision, and Values, along with the Fellowship Values outlined below.

• Why have you chosen to…