Occupational Therapy Fellowship Program

• Must have graduated from an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy program and must submit a copy of diploma
• Must be licensed OTR/L, with licensure secured in the state of FL prior to start date, no temporary licenses
• Must be BLS certified through American Heart Association
• Current member of AOTA
• Completed Tampa General Hospital application
• Cover letter or letter of intent which includes information for the following 3 question prompts and be limited to 1,000 words or less:
  • What experiences, clinical interests, and professional goals have led you to pursue advanced training in the fellowship area, and how do you envision this fellowship contributing to your development as a clinician?
  • Describe a patient encounter within the fellowship practice setting that significantly influenced your clinical reasoning or professional growth. What did you learn from the experience, and how has it shaped your approach to patient care?
  • Health care environments require strong collaboration, adaptability, and evidence-based decision-making. Provide an example of how you have demonstrated these qualities in practice and explain how you would contribute to the fellowship program and interdisciplinary team.
  • Resume’ or CV
  • Minimum of 3 letters of reference
    • Recommended sources: Clinical instructor, Professor or previous mentor, or Professional relationship

Timeline

• Applications open: March, yearly
• Application deadline: April 30th, yearly
• Interviews: Occur as applications are received and continue through May.
  • Please note that applicants may request OR be required to participate in an on-site observation day prior to acceptance
• Accepted Fellows notified: May-June
• Program start date: Mid-August, yearly

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed after the window has closed. All applicants will be notified within 30 days from the close of the application window whether they have been selected to continue with the interview process. Top applicants will be interviewed either in person or via a virtual platform. Applicants will be expected to participate in a case study review during the interview process. Once selected, the applicant will be notified via phone and a formal offer letter will be sent via email.

Compensation

The fellow will be an employee of Tampa General Hospital and will be paid hourly and qualify for the total benefits package offered by TGH.

Fees

Tampa General does not provide any stipends for education or living expenses. The Fellow may be required to purchase specialty color scrubs or polos that are embroidered with the TGH logo (information on uniform requirements and where to purchase to be provided once the Fellow has accepted position).

Fellowship applicant must be an active member of AOTA; therefore, all AOTA membership fees are the applicant's responsibility.

Professional Liability Insurance

As an employee of Tampa General Hospital, the Fellow is covered by the organization’s professional liability policy. This liability coverage extends only to activities required by their participation in the program.