Occupational Therapist, Adult Unit

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers in Towson, MD is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Adult Unit. The role focuses on crisis stabilization and psychosocial rehabilitation for adults 18+.

You will provide comprehensive OT services, assess function, and contribute to treatment planning. The position requires a Master’s degree in occupational therapy and an active Maryland OT license, with experience in psychosocial settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy and Maryland OT license.
• Knowledge of OT theory and psychosocial dysfunction.
• Screen patients and assess function; develop and implement goals.
• Document progress and train interns and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards.
• Screen patients, provide functional assessments, develop goals and modalities for treatment plans, and provide direct services for individuals and groups for assigned caseload.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team and assist in training and evaluating interns/volunteers.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Patient Care

Documentation

Intern Training

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Maryland OT License

Job description

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Occupational Therapist, Adult Unit

• Posted on September 15, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• Professional and Mgmnt/Clinical Professionals


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: OCCUP013008

Description

The Adult Unit is specially designed for the treatment of adults 18 and older who are experiencing a variety of mental health diagnoses. Our team provides crisis stabilization services with a goal of moving patients to a less-intensive level of care as soon as is safe to do so.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards.


• Screen patients, provide functional assessments, develop goals and modalities for treatment plans, and provide direct services for individuals and groups for assigned caseload.


• Document and report patient progress to treatment team and assists in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of occupational therapy interns and volunteers.

Requires:

• Current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial dysfunction obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements of a Master's degree in occupational therapy.


• Must possess current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position.

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