Occupational Therapist I - Part-time - AAMC

Socket.dev; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (employer match)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients from pediatric to geriatric in our hospital setting. You will perform therapy interventions and document per regulatory standards.

The role also includes supervising staff and collaborating with physicians to triage caseload while contributing to patient safety initiatives and ongoing education. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Acute care or related experience preferred; however, new graduates will be considered depending on current departmental staffing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of treatment techniques and documents according to departmental policies.
• Demonstrates ability to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.
• Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics, and innovative ideas).
• Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including ICARE.
• Provides supervision to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Consults with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services and triage caseload.
• Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks (i.e. patient scheduling, staffing matrix).

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Objective

Evaluates and provides treatment to pediatric through geriatric patients for Occupational Therapy services providing therapeutic intervention specific to the individual needs of the patient. Completes interventions and documentation according to regulatory and departmental standards.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Conducts Therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.


2. Participate in department or hospital initiative for the community as appropriate.


3. Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.


4. Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics,and innovative ideas).


5. Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.


6. Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.


7. Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence based journal article review, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.


8. Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.


9. Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services. Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage caseload and problem solve patient care issues.


10. Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed (i.e. patient scheduling, completing predictive staffing matrix).

Educational/Experience Requirements

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.


• Acute care or related experience preferred; however, new graduates will be considered depending on current departmental staffing.

Required License/Certifications

• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.


• Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Heavy lifting

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range: $70,000 — $95,000 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)


• Paid Time Off


• Tuition Assistance Benefits


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees


• Wellness Programs


• Employee Assistance Programs and more


• Benefit offerings based on employment status