BSWIR OT Fellowship in Physical Rehabilitation
Program information
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) OT Fellowship in Physical Rehabilitation is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of our fellows by providing practical learning experiences that prioritize transdisciplinary, client-centered care through evidence-based practice and advanced clinical reasoning skills in order to promote excellence in the provision of occupational therapy services.
Program goals:
The program will facilitate the fellow’s ability to:
- Become an advanced occupational therapy practitioner in the field of physical rehabilitation
- Successfully meet all expectations and qualifications to sit for the AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation exam
- Contribute to the field of rehabilitation occupational therapy through participation in advanced-level professional activities
Program length: 12 months, runs each year from April to April
Applications: Open
Locations:
- Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas (Primary site)
- Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro hub
- Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro Transitional Center
- Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health (bswhealth.com)
- Texas Woman’s University - School of Occupational Therapy - Dallas Campus (Didactic work)
Responsibilities: The one-year fellowship program is designed to enhance a therapist’s skills in advanced-level practice as well as to sit for the AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) exam at the completion of the fellowship program in order to achieve the status of AOTA board-certified in Physical rehabilitation. The program at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas is designed to maximize your experience with a wide range of physical rehabilitation diagnoses across the continuum of care through four, 12-week-long rotations with each of the clinical teams at our inpatient rehabilitation facility, and four, one-week-long observational rotations through various settings across the care continuum including acute care, Neuro Transitional Center and Day Neuro facilities.
This fellowship position involves practical learning experiences that prioritize transdisciplinary client-centered care through evidence-based practice and advanced clinical reasoning skills in order to promote excellence in the provision of occupational therapy services. This fellowship will also require the completion of a minimum of one course (three credit hours) from the Ph.D. curriculum at the School of Occupational Therapy at Texas Women’s University, a co–sponsor of our program. Each fellow is responsible for enrollment as a non-degree-seeking student, their application and their tuition.
Why Choose our Fellowship?
- The only American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Fellowship in Texas for physical rehabilitation (one of nine nationally and the only one in the southern U.S.)
- Full-time salary and benefits package – ability to learn while you earn
- Reduced productivity expectations – flexibility for schedule, didactic learning and mentored sessions
- Free CEUs – earn up to 45 CE hours within the fellowship year
- Mentorship from experts – over 70 years of combined experience among primary mentors
- AOTA Conference Cost Covered – $700 savings for non-member OTs (Fellows receive mentorship and support to submit proposals)
- Student loan repayment assistance – Up to $300/month paid directly to your student loan account
- Named among the nation’s best rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
- Specialty certifications in CVA, Amputee, SCI and TBI
- Career Growth – 80% of BSWIR residency/fellowship graduates have been hired within the program
- Flexibility post-Fellowship – move within our network of brands spanning 46 states and D.C.
- DFW metroplex lifestyle – affordable cost of living, no state income tax and diverse social recreational opportunities
Additional Benefits of Joining our Fellowship
- Clinical advancement program for professional development
- Specialty training and certifications
- Advanced technology and equipment
- A network of over 45,000 employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities
Qualifications:
The fellow must be a:
- Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited occupational therapy program (required)
- Valid Texas Occupational Therapy License (required)
- American Heart Association BLS CPR (required within 30 days of employment)
- Candidates with 1 to 3 years’ experience highly desirable; six months of prior OT experience strongly preferred; relevant fieldwork experience in in-patient rehabilitation may be considered.
Salary: Fellows will receive a salary as an employee of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation equivalent to new graduate full-time occupational therapists.
Curriculum: The Curriculum for BSWIR OT Fellowship in Physical Rehabilitation is designed to fulfill the AOTA Fellowship Program criteria and the Fellowship Program Learning Objectives (FPLOs) that are based on the AOTA Standards of Continuing Competence developed by the AOTA Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (CCCPD). The fellows will see patients with varying physical and neurological diagnoses across the continuum of care with emphasis on inpatient rehabilitation. The fellow will work as part of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, case managers, nursing, neuropsychologists, aquatics therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, recreational therapists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and dieticians. Having gone through the BSWIR fellowship in Physical Rehabilitation, the fellow would gain a deeper and comprehensive understanding of physical rehabilitation, best evidence-based practice, scholarly activities, clinical reasoning skills, client-centered approach and various aspects of service delivery thus setting them up for success in the Board Certification for Physical Rehabilitation and further career advancement as specialized clinicians.
Didactic Learning at Texas Woman’s University-School of Occupational Therapy: The fellow will be required to complete didactic work of one, three-credit-hour course from the PhD curriculum as a non-degree seeking candidate. The available course options to choose from are: Learning Designs of OT Knowledge, Neuroscience Applications: OT & Adaptation, Applied Research Design & Methods, Scholarly Writing in OT, or Grant Writing.
Benefits: Fellows are eligible for benefits as an employee of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. This includes but is not limited to, employer-supported health insurance and paid time off.
Fees: There is no fee to attend the program. The fellows are expected to pay tuition for TWU courses, seminars and travel expenses. Prices will vary per year and whether the fellow is in-state or out-of-state for tuition.
Application requirements
- Online application through Select Medical Job Posting
- Essay (Contact program director for the form)
- Two letters of recommendation (Contact the program director for the form)
- Cover letter
Program director
Priyanka Kapoor, OTR, BCPR, CSRS
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation – Dallas
909 N. Washington Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246
214-818-7574
For more details, visit the Fellowship directory page on the AOTA Fellowship Program. You may also contact the program director.