Neurologic Occupational Therapy Fellowship

Overview:

As a world-class organization on the cutting edge of evidence-based practice and professional development, the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning offers what was the first AOTA-accredited OT Neurologic Fellowship Program in the state of Florida. Our program is now currently one of only two AOTA-accredited OT Neurologic Fellowships in Florida and thirteen in the country.

Our AOTA-approved Neurologic Fellowship program is one year in length and consists of three components that include structured didactic/psychomotor classes, individualized clinical mentoring, and directed learning activities. In our Jacksonville based program, fellows-in-training rotate through various neurologic care settings within the Brooks Rehabilitation System including Inpatient Brain Injury, Stroke, and Spinal Cord Injury Programs, as well as our outpatient Neuro Recovery Center. Our curriculum is founded on the Brooks IHL Five Pillars and fosters the development of skills to prepare fellows for specialty certification and long-term professional success.  Additionally, residents and fellows-in-training from all of the Brooks IHL post-professional programs comprehensively participate in foundational courses, allowing for the development of professional relationships with colleagues of various specialty practice areas. Click here to view the OT Neurologic Fellowship goals.

Stay tuned for more information about the growth of our program. Our goal is to expand our offerings into Daytona Beach, FL, as we currently have a candidacy application submitted to AOTA. We hope to begin a new cohort within the Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in 2026. The program would include the same high-quality education and faculty as our Jacksonville based program. 

Program Highlights 

• 200 hours of 1:1 mentoring
• Full salary and benefits with Brooks Rehabilitation
• Shared experience with our 10 Residency and Fellowship Programs
• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate with 150+ graduates practicing in the Brooks System
• Experiential learning opportunities in multiple settings throughout the Brooks Rehabilitation System of Care
• Multi-person cohorts per program
• Scholarly advisors include faculty from the University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of Central Florida, University of St. Augustine, and Jacksonville University
• The majority of our mentors are program graduates, board certified and clinicians within the Brooks System

AOTA Approval

The Brooks Neurologic OT Fellowship Program is an Approved Site by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Board Certification

The Brooks IHL Neurologic OT Fellowship Program will help prepare occupational therapists towards application to be recognized by AOTA for Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR).

Graduation Rate (5-year average) – 100%

Program Coordinator

Devon Snow
MS, OTR/L, BCPR
Devon.Snow@brooksrehab.org
904-345-7492

Program Director: 

Sara Cristello, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Sara.Cristello@BrooksRehab.org