What is occupational rehabilitation program

An occupational rehabilitation therapist develops a plan of action for the injured worker by assessing his or her needs, and evaluating what the areas in which he or she requires help. Other specialists can also be enlisted to aid in such a program, including nutritionists, physiotherapists, and psychologists.

Sometimes a rehabilitation team must consider whether the worker will return to his or her job or, if that is not a possibility, the team may help a patient regain function in order to seek a new job.

There are many types of people who may seek occupational rehabilitation. Some may need help with work-related injuries, such as broken bones, back problems and other strains. Others may suffer from cognitive limitations as a result of a brain injury or heart attack, or from neurodegenerative disorders, like multiple sclerosis. People who may also require occupational therapy include those with mental health issues, learning and development disabilities or post-traumatic stress disorders.

This network is made up of providers who have contracts with us. We work with physical therapists and kinesiologists to develop customized plans for a worker's safe and lasting return to work. Our Occupational Rehabilitation 1 OR1 contracts come up for bidding every few years. To become a provider, you need to apply when the bidding process begins. We post notifications on Bid Opportunities when contracts are up for bidding. All the information you need, including how to submit your bid, will be available in the posted documents.

Through Bid Opportunities you can also sign up for automatic notifications whenever one of these contracts is posted. All the information you need to complete our required paperwork is available in the contract documents you sign with us.

It will combine didactics, mentorship, and clinical practice in the fellowship area in order to progress the fellow towards becoming an advanced-level clinician.

This can increase professional marketability in the future. No experience is needed. Experience will be gained through participation in the fellowship program. Applicants should have strong interest in the fellowship program and applying for board or specialty certification after completion of program completion.

Any licensed occupational therapist can apply for a fellowship experience. While some applicants are newly licensed OTs, others have some basic experience, or are wanting to change practice areas. Most fellows typically have years of experience. The fellow will be considered an experienced clinician in that specialty practice area. This will help when applying for jobs in a specialized practice area that requires experience. The fellow will also be eligible to apply for AOTA Board Certification after 2 years of practice rather than the 3 years that is required for non-fellowship participants.

If you are not already licensed, you will need to have a license before you are able to begin the fellowship experience.

You do not need to have a license to apply for the fellowship experience. However, acceptance will be contingent upon obtaining a license prior to the fellowship start date. Yes, the fellow will receive a stipend and health benefits, as well as, accrue paid time off and have paid federal holidays. There is time built into the fellows weekly schedule to complete didactic work. However, on occasion, there may be work that must be completed outside of regular working hours.

The fellow will be responsible for finding your own housing.