Occupational Therapist Fellowship

Maineot; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & Benefits

Mentorship program

CEU opportunities

Loan repayment assistance

Career growth within system

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX invites occupational therapists to apply for a 1-year Fellowship beginning April/May 2027. The program trains therapists toward AOTA BCPr exam, with mentorship and hands-on inpatient rehab experience.

Fellows rotate four 12-week clinical teams and four one-week observational rotations, plus a Texas Woman’s University course; offers a full‑time salary, benefits, CEUs, loan repayment assistance and strong career growth within the

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program (required).
• Valid TX Occupational Therapy License (required).
• AHA BLS CPR (required within 30 days of employment).
• 1–3 years’ experience desirable; inpatient rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete four 12-week rotations with inpatient clinical teams.
• Complete four 1-week observational rotations across rehab continuum.
• Complete one 3-credit course from Texas Woman’s University OT program.

Skills

1-3 years experience

BLS CPR

Education

ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program

TX OT License

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehablitation

Dallas, Texas

Occupational Therapist Fellowship

Applications open: Now

Fellowship Begins: April/May 2027

Seize the opportunity to join our highly trained and respected Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation team whose mentors provide training across the continuum of rehabilitative services to help improve the quality of life for people affected by physical disabilities or disorders.

Responsibilities

Fellowship Structure & Learning Experience

This 1-year fellowship enhances therapists’ skills in advanced-level practice and prepares them for the AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) exam.

Fellows will complete:

• Four 12-week rotations with clinical teams at our inpatient rehabilitation facility
• Four 1-week observational rotations across rehabilitation continuum of care.
• One 3 credit hours course from Texas Woman’s University’s School of Occupational Therapy (co-sponsor of the program)

Why Choose Our Fellowship?

• The Only AOTA Fellowship in TX for Physical Rehabilitation (1 of 9 nationally and the only one in the southern U.S.)
• Full-Time Salary & Benefits Package – Learn while you earn
• Reduced Productivity Expectations – More 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)
• Loan Repayment Assistance – Up to $300/month paid directly to your loan account
• Named among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report
• Hospital holds specialty certifications in CVA, Amputee, SCI, and TBI
• Career Growth – 80% of BSWIR residency/fellowship graduates have been hired within the system
• Flexibility Post-Fellowship – Move within a company spanning 46 states and D.C.
• DFW Metroplex Lifestyle – Affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and diverse social/cultural/recreational opportunities

Additional Benefits of Being a Therapist with Us

• Clinical advancement program for professional development
• Specialty training and certifications
• Advanced technology and equipment
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities

This is a rare opportunity to advance your career with mentorship, education and clinical experience at one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program (required)
• Valid TX 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

#BSWIR- Inpatient

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans