Occupational Therapy Fellow, Full-Time, First Shift, First Shift
- Req. Number: 21528
- Address: 3113 Bellevue Ave
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 11/24/2025
Job Description
Occupational Therapy Fellow, First-Shift, First Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time occupational therapy fellow for the Outpatient PT & OT department for the first shift at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.
The Fellow will develop individualized treatment programs consistent with patients' diagnosis, status, and goals while establishing goals and plans of care that include realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of patient/caregiver, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle.
Application
In addition to a resume/ CV, please provide a brief personal statement/ letter of interest that includes answers to the following domains and questions. Please limit your response to each question to 250 words. Please submit attachment along with resume in application.
Clinical Experience
Scholarship (Research and Education)
Advocacy
Future Career
Responsibilities
Patient Population:
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Patient Evaluations:
• Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools
• Upon referral completes a functional comprehensive individualized assessment
• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient's diagnosis, status, and goals
• Establishes goals/plans of care that include realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients' goals, diagnosis, prognosis,
• learning ability of patient / caregiver, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy
• Evaluates for, recommends/procures needed patient equipment and follow-up
Treatment:
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team
• Reassesses objective findings, including pain, per department policy
• Delivers care in a professional and customer oriented manner
• Adheres to department safety standards
• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately
• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises
• Utilizes updated treatment techniques
Documentation:
• Adheres to hospital / department policies
• Documentation completed in a timely manner
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory standards
• Accurate and timely completion of charges
PI/Education:
• Participates in department's performance improvement programs
• Participates on performance improvement committees as assigned
• Able to articulate outcomes and improvements
• Participates in educational in-services/opportunities to advance clinical knowledge/competencies
• Timely presentation of materials to associates
• Completes mandatory education per hospital/department requirements
• Active participation in mentoring and orientation to fellow associates and students, as indicated
Department Operations:
• Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive / assistive staff
• Adheres to the UC Health initiatives
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Meets productivity standards and makes productive use of work time
• Attends department meetings / in-services and demonstrates professional behavior
• Participates on committees for the benefit of the department and individual offices as found appropriate
• Maintains a safe and clean environment
• Uses Hospital information services appropriately
• Follows UC Health and Human Resource policies
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies
• Promotes a positive atmosphere
Academic/ Scholarly Work:
• Upholds the mission statement of the Occupational Therapy LGBTQIA2S+ Health Fellowship
• Will complete all weekly module work including readings and assignments by specified time range
• Will initiate and complete all parts of the yearlong capstone experience within the specified time range
• Will carry forth the UC Health PRIIDE Core Values when working with community partners
• Contribute to scholarship and advocacy efforts at a departmental, health system, statewide and national level in the context of LGBTQIA+ health
Qualifications
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
Occupational Therapy Fellow, First-Shift, First Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time occupational therapy fellow for the Outpatient PT & OT department for the first shift at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.
The Fellow will develop individualized treatment programs consistent with patients' diagnosis, status, and goals while establishing goals and plans of care that include realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of patient/caregiver, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle.
Application
In addition to a resume/ CV, please provide a brief personal statement/ letter of interest that includes answers to the following domains and questions. Please limit your response to each question to 250 words. Please submit attachment along with resume in application.
Clinical Experience
- Please describe a meaningful experience in LGBTQIA2s+ health that has prepared you for both the clinical and academic aspects of this fellowship.
- Please describe your experience working with interdisciplinary teams to provide inclusive, well-rounded care. How have you worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals, to ensure the best outcomes for your patients? How have you taken initiative in the past to promote the need for occupational therapy for a client to a team?
Scholarship (Research and Education)
- What type of educational activities have you led for community members, peers, OT faculty, or other medical professionals? Were any of these activities relevant to LGBTQIA2S+ health?
- What type of scholarly project or research topics are you most interested in pursuing in a fellowship? How does your previous academic work inform or prepare you for this project? How do you see this project helping you move into a future role?
Advocacy
- How do you measure the impact of your advocacy and service efforts? Can you describe how you have evaluated the effectiveness of your past advocacy work, and how you have used this information to inform future efforts?
Future Career
- What are your future career aspirations and how do they relate to the LGBTQIA2S+ community? How do you plan to use your training and skills to address health disparities and improve healthcare outcomes for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals?
Responsibilities
Patient Population:
• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Patient Evaluations:
• Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools
• Upon referral completes a functional comprehensive individualized assessment
• Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient's diagnosis, status, and goals
• Establishes goals/plans of care that include realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patients' goals, diagnosis, prognosis,
• learning ability of patient / caregiver, physical/mental status and anticipated lifestyle
• Completes evaluations according to departmental policy
• Evaluates for, recommends/procures needed patient equipment and follow-up
Treatment:
• Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team
• Reassesses objective findings, including pain, per department policy
• Delivers care in a professional and customer oriented manner
• Adheres to department safety standards
• Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately
• Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises
• Utilizes updated treatment techniques
Documentation:
• Adheres to hospital / department policies
• Documentation completed in a timely manner
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory standards
• Accurate and timely completion of charges
PI/Education:
• Participates in department's performance improvement programs
• Participates on performance improvement committees as assigned
• Able to articulate outcomes and improvements
• Participates in educational in-services/opportunities to advance clinical knowledge/competencies
• Timely presentation of materials to associates
• Completes mandatory education per hospital/department requirements
• Active participation in mentoring and orientation to fellow associates and students, as indicated
Department Operations:
• Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive / assistive staff
• Adheres to the UC Health initiatives
• Demonstrates time management skills
• Meets productivity standards and makes productive use of work time
• Attends department meetings / in-services and demonstrates professional behavior
• Participates on committees for the benefit of the department and individual offices as found appropriate
• Maintains a safe and clean environment
• Uses Hospital information services appropriately
• Follows UC Health and Human Resource policies
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies
• Promotes a positive atmosphere
Academic/ Scholarly Work:
• Upholds the mission statement of the Occupational Therapy LGBTQIA2S+ Health Fellowship
• Will complete all weekly module work including readings and assignments by specified time range
• Will initiate and complete all parts of the yearlong capstone experience within the specified time range
• Will carry forth the UC Health PRIIDE Core Values when working with community partners
• Contribute to scholarship and advocacy efforts at a departmental, health system, statewide and national level in the context of LGBTQIA+ health
Qualifications
- Minimum Required: Master's Degree - Occupational Therapy Must have the ability to pass the
- Must have the ability to pass the NBCOT exam and be licensed in the state of Ohio by June 29th start date.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
