We are excited to hear about your interest in Atrium Health’s pediatric OT fellowship! The application deadline for each year is February 28, with the program running from August through July each year. In-person interviews will be planned for April and May, with a decision in June.  

For your application to be considered, you will need to upload the following items to your application before the deadline above. 

Licensure 

Cover Letter highlighting all past pediatric OT experiences, including diagnoses, ages, standardized assessments, etc. and listing all active certifications or specialties

Resume

Reference Letter from a minimum of 2 professional references

Additionally, upload an essay answering the following items:  

What experiences/skills are you hoping to gain from this opportunity? 

What do you anticipate as some potential challenges and rewards for completing a pediatric fellowship program at this stage in your career? 

As you think about your career journey, what are your future aspirations? 

In what ways do you feel connected to the work you are doing  

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Chelsea Reeves at 704-304-0635 or Chelsea.Reeves@AdvocateHealth.org. 

Job Description:

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Occupational Therapy in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, volunteers and students.

Essential Functions

Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays (acute care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility).

Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and contextual needs of discharge disposition.

Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.

Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, regarding discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.

Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.

Physical Requirements
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required. applicable state license for OT required. BLS required per policy guidelines.