What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Fellowship position at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas Downtown Hospital?
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehablitation
Dallas, Texas
Occupational Therapist Fellowship
Applications open: Now
Fellowship Begins: April 2026
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.
APPLY NOW !!!
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
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
