Occupational Therapist I

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for the Midtown Campus in Baltimore. The role provides occupational therapy services to patients, conducts assessments, and develops individualized treatment plans to promote health and daily living activities.

The OT will document evaluations, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy; Maryland licensure required.
• 1 year of professional experience as an occupational therapist.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Maryland; Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services per standards and policies.
• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Develop and adjust short/long-term treatment goals; re-evaluate as needed.
• Document evaluations and care in medical records per standards.
• Communicate evaluation results and plan with patients and families.
• Educate patients and provide counseling; mentor staff and students as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and share improvement ideas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree (if licensed prior to 2008)

Tools

EMR systems

Documentation standards

Job description

Job Requirements Company Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. When we say "our community" we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted occupational therapy standards, Maryland State Board Practice, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients to promote health, well-being, and the patient's ability to participate in the important activities in their life.
• Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner.
• Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• Education: Master's degree required. Bachelor's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement).
• Experience: One year of experience
• Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
• Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.