Our Mission
The mission of the Ivy Rehab Pediatric Occupational Therapy Program is to foster the professional development of clinicians looking to specialize the area of pediatric therapy. This program will develop these clinicians in communication, evaluation, treatment planning and clinical reasoning by utilizing a comprehensive didactic curriculum based on current best evidence, best practice guidelines, and mentoring to provide advanced level care.
Program Description
The Ivy Rehab Pediatric Occupational Therapy Residency is a one-year, clinically based program created to excel in the professional development of clinicians in the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Expert clinicians will serve as faculty to guide, instruct and mentor each resident in developing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise throughout the residency program. Additionally, the residency program is designed to prepare residents to complete the AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP) exam.
For any questions, please email Residency@ivyrehab.com
| Application deadline for the participants: August 31, 2024 |
| Start date: January 1, 2025 |
Curriculum
The Ivy Rehab Pediatric Occupational Therapy Residency Program provides a structured and robust didactic curriculum to enhance clinical reasoning and advance skills while incorporating the most recent evidence-based practices. This program utilizes a blended model of delivery for our didactic curriculum that includes online self-study modules, live online learning, journal/book club, case review, independent study, AAOTA’s Board Certification in Pediatrics exam review course, and live in-person weekend courses that are to be completed throughout this comprehensive 12-month residency program.
| Admissions Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program | Employed as a full-time Occupational Therapist by Ivy Rehab Network at the time of the program start date. |
| Active OT licensure in the current state of practice | Commitment to completing all program requirements |
| Employed as a full-time Occupational Therapist by Ivy Rehab Network at the time of the program start date. | Commitment to taking AOTA’s Board Certification in Pediatrics exam at the earliest eligibility |
Program Testimonials
Read what our residents have to say about their hand residency program experience.
Amanda Teusch, COTA
“There are so many highlights from this experience. First, being a part of the first cohort of a program that will make waves in the therapy community is an honor. The DIR and Star certification courses are the most important courses I have ever taken. Connecting with so many Ivy teammates is truly priceless. We all have experienced this together, will always be connected, have strengthened our services and brand, and will be a industry leader because of this program. It doesn’t get more Ivy than that! #OneIvy #Igotmyteam” – Amanda Teusch, COTA, Komoko, IN
Lorine Forman, OTR/L
“I was encouraged to apply since I was newer to outpatient, even though I had so much experience. I really enjoyed DIR and would recommend the residency to newer clinicians.” – Lorine Forman, OTR/L, Lawrenceville, NJ
Learn more about other residency opportunities
Ivy Rehab offers nine orthopedic and pediatric residency programs. Our industry-leading post-professional programs include 1:1 mentoring, intensive in-person learning, and robust evidence-based didactic curricula.
| Hand Residency | Learn More |
| Oncology Residency | Learn More |
| Orthopedic Residency | Learn More |
| Pediatric Occupational Therapy | Learn More |
| Pediatric Physical Therapy | Learn More |
| Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Residency | Learn More |
| Pelvic Health | Learn More |
| Sports Physical Therapy Residency | Learn More |
| Vestibular Residency | Learn More |
