This is an OTD residency opportunity in the Advanced Clinical Practice track.
Primary Care (USC Primary Care and Kaiser)
About Primary Care
The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy is seeking OTD residents to work in Primary Care.
As defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), primary care involves “the provision of integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community” (IOM, 1994, p. 1). The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) asserts that occupational therapists in primary care contribute to interprofessional care teams that address the needs of individuals across the lifespan, particularly those with, or at risk for, one or more chronic conditions (AOTA, 2014).
About the residency
USC Primary Care
Since 2011, the Chan Division has been pioneering work in primary care settings as occupational therapy in the US continues to grow and define its distinct value in this area. As primary care at USC intersects with both the Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice (OTFP) and Keck Hospital settings, the USC Primary Care clinical doctoral residency program is designed to train occupational therapists to meet a wide variety of patient needs. Common patient needs include, but are not limited to, geriatrics, mental/behavioral health, and chronic condition management such as weight, pain and headaches, diabetes, fatigue, hypertension and more. Residents are expected to spend some time at the OTFP and utilize a Lifestyle Redesign® approach, and to frequently work on interprofessional teams. Service delivery may occur in a variety of ways such as 1:1 direct patient care, consultations, assessment clinics, home evaluations and groups.
All students are eligible to apply.
About the residency
Primary Care at Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium that is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to improving the health of their members and the communities they serve. Care for Kaiser members is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers.
This clinical doctoral residency program may take a variety of forms, such as providing 1:1 direct patient care, facilitating groups and providing consultations. Residents frequently will be working on interprofessional teams to address patient needs such as hypertension, diabetes, and mental health. In addition to providing clinical services, the residency program includes opportunities to track clinical outcomes, improve public speaking skills and work on program development.
All students are eligible to apply.
Financial support
The opportunities in primary care offer financial support including 24 units of paid tuition, a paid student worker position, as well as health and dental insurance and the student health center fee.
Contact information
If you have questions or are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Ashley Halle OTD, OTR/L at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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