Eligibility & Application

• Graduate of either an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) accredited/ recognized occupational therapy educational program and have successfully passed the NBCOT exam for initial certification
• Eligible to be licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Texas (hiring is contingent upon applicant being licensed in the state of Texas).
• CPR Certification

• Reason for applying to the fellowship
• Short and long term goals for the fellowship program
• Summary of related clinical and educational experience
• Explanation of why applicant is a good candidate for fellowship

• Current or former supervisor (recent graduates may include letter from former instructor)
• Instructor or faculty member from accredited occupational therapy program
• Healthcare provider with whom the occupational therapist has worked in the past year

Application Deadline: June 30th
Applications are accepted each year, January through June.

Employment benefits: As full-time employees of Houston Methodist, residents will receive a competitive fellowship salary and will be eligible for benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending account
• Short/long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays