Occupational Therapy Fellowship
The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship in Pediatric Occupational Therapy is a post-degree program that provides training of occupational therapy professionals in the care of children with Neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. These disabilities include cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, developmental coordination disorder, and genetic disorders.
LEND programs are funded throughout the country by a grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The LEND program at the CDRC is recognized as one of the premier training programs in the country for training medical professionals in clinical care, research, community outreach, and advocacy for children with Neurodevelopmental disabilities. An OT fellow would have the opportunity to collaborate with other trainees in speech and language pathology, psychology, social work, physical therapy, and developmental pediatrics.
An Occupational Therapy Fellow in the LEND program at CDRC should be a top student in the field of occupational therapy. A fellow should have a strong interest in becoming a leader in the field of pediatric occupational therapy through teaching, research, clinical practice, and/or administration or policy-making.
The Fellowship in Occupational Therapy includes:
- Active participation in clinical care at CDRC clinics in Doernbecher Children's Hospital
- Mentored research project and research presentation
- Community placement
- Leadership and teaching opportunities
- Weekly interdisciplinary forums with LEND fellows with topics related to community outreach, policy development, and family issues that affect children with disabilities
- Opportunities for continuing education
The fellowship typically begins in late August or early September. It is a 9-12 month commitment and can be either part-time or full-time. A modest stipend is provided. Our current occupational therapy staff consists of 11 knowledgeable occupational therapists with many years of education and experience in pediatric evaluation and treatment. Our therapists also are committed to clinical training and research aimed at improving evidence-based practice.
In addition to conventional Occupational Therapy services, we have therapists specially trained and/or certified in:
- Sensory Integration
- Assistive technology
- Neurodevelopmental Therapy
- Therapeutic Listening
- Feeding Therapy
- Floor Time
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)
- Child Passenger Safety
Application Procedures
Requirements of Applicants
Applicants for the internship must have completed an accredited program in occupational therapy. Assessment and treatment experience with children is preferential. Interest in clinical research is desirable.
How to Apply
The following is to be submitted for a complete application:
- A completed application form
- An official transcript of your graduate work.
- A description of your occupational therapy interests and goals for the training year.
- One to two letters of reference and contact information for two references.
Please submit all application materials together in a single packet in hard copy or email application materials. Letters of reference may be sent separately.
Application Deadline: ASAP
Address to which the application should be sent:
Kim Thomashow, M.S., OTR/L
Training Coordinator in Occupational Therapy
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center/OHSU
P.O. Box 574
Portland OR 97207
Email: thomasho@ohsu.edu
Telephone inquiries should be directed to: (503) 494-8315
Last Updated: April 25, 2008
