Upper Extremity Fellowship
Leading Upper Extremity Care
The role of physical therapists in the management of upper extremity related pain is continually growing. This increasing responsibility requires leaders in physical therapy to have advanced training to effectively manage these patients through the continuum of care. We are looking for motivated physical therapists looking to become leaders and experts in advanced care.
Our Mission: Develop advanced providers and leaders in the professions of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to provide superior care in the diagnosis and management of simple and complex upper extremity and hand conditions.
Upper Extremity Fellowship
St Luke’s Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Fellowship develops advanced providers and leaders in physical and occupational therapy, delivering superior care in diagnosing and managing both simple and complex upper extremity and hand conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fellowship provides post-graduate professional training in a specialized area of practice. Participation in a fellowship provides a combination of weekly didactic curriculum, lab and interprofessional series, 180 hours of direct 1:1 mentorship, and 1700 hours of clinical practice in specialty area of hand therapy to progress fellows towards becoming an advanced-level clinician in the specialty area of Hand Therapy.
You must:
- Be a graduate from an AOCTE-accredited occupational therapy program or CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
- Have an active PT or OT license in the state of PA or NJ
- Have an active AOTA or APTA membership
- Have one year of clinical experience:
- Some of that experience in hand therapy setting
- New grad applicants will be considered upon recommendation and field work/clinical placements
- Provide proof of Physical Agents Modalities Certification (NJ licensed Occupational Therapists only)
- Provide proof of 30 CEU’s completed for Hand Therapy prior to start date
No. You must have graduated from an AOCTE-accredited occupational therapy program or CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program and have a valid Pennsylvania or New Jersey license.
There is no cost to apply.
We offer competitive compensation packages with full time benefits commensurate with experience.
Contact Us
Christine Kettle, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Christine.Kettle@sluhn.org
484-426-2544
