Occupational Therapist Assistant I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant specializing in Acute Care to join the Rehab Therapy Services Inpatient team. You will work under supervision to evaluate and treat patients, helping them return to maximum function.

The role requires an OTA degree, state licensure, CPR, and clinical internship completion, with optional prior experience in acute care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience preferred
• Knowledge of Acute Care required
• Successful completion of clinical internships as required by the academic program
• Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required

Responsibilities

• Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the occupational limitations and medical condition of patients
• Prescribes and implements a treatment program which is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
• Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
• Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization
• Works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Inpatient Manager

Skills

Knowledge of Acute Care

CPR Certification

Team-based care

Education

Associates Degree in an Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Johns Hopkins is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

General Summary:

The Occupational Therapist Assistant specializing in Acute Care:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Inpatient Manager
• Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the occupational limitations and medical condition of patients
• Prescribes and implements a treatment program which is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
• Works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
• Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
• Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience preferred
• Knowledge of Acute Care required
• Successful completion of clinical internships as required by the academic program
• Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required

Shift:

Full-time - Monday - Friday - Some weekends and Holidays

Salary Range:

Minimum $26.58/hour - Maximum $43.89/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.