United States

Occupational 
Hand Therapy
Fellowship Program

Subhead or description



Elevate your skills.
Commit to growth.
Be unstoppable.






Why PT Solutions

About the Program

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. 

Why PT Solutions

Fellowship Format

The Occupational/Hand Therapy fellowship program provides an 18-month long course of didactic and clinical education. This program is intended to prepare the eligible fellow to sit for the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) examination of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission and/or prepare the fellow to submit an application for Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation through AOTA's Board Certification Program. The hand therapy fellow would complete a minimum of 1500 hours of supervised clinical practice including laboratory and lecture study. In several modules completion of staged oral, written, and practical examinations in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) format administered by a board of faculty examiners may be required.

Learn More

Download our Program Guide:

Why PT Solutions

Application Process

Application packets must be submitted to the address included on the application linked below, postmarked by September 15.

Application 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 packets include the submission of:
  • Completed Application (Linked Below)
  • Letters of Recommendation 
  • Resume/CV
  • Clinical Fellowship Application Essay

University Programs

Our Clinical Engagement team works with universities and partners to create personalized program structures and plans that enhance the relationships and benefits of students and practicing clinicians

Salary

You will be considered a full-time employee with a competitive salary. Your productivity rate is approximately 60% and 40% is didactic coursework/assignments/projects.

Benefits

You will be considered a full-time employee with a benefits package that is competitive. 

Learn more about where this pathway can lead.

Interested in staying connected and learning more about the pathways above?

Stay connected and get more info on how to join.

See how we can make a difference together.

United States

Be unstoppable with a
career at PT Solutions.

As the cornerstone of our company, Company Engineers always aspire to be the best in the industry. Whether coding, building, hacking, designing, or testing