Occupational Therapist II, Brain Injury Unit

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver advanced services, evaluate patient needs, and develop individualized treatment plans, while leading professional development and supervising clinical staff.

The role emphasizes mentorship, program development, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care within a collaborative healthcare team, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus (not for current UMMS employees).

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the role; a Bachelor's degree is acceptable only if licensed prior to 2008.
• Currently licensed Occupational Therapist in Maryland.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced occupational therapy services per standards, policies, and ethics.
• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans to promote health and function.
• Document evaluations and care in medical records per standards.
• Inform patients and families of results and plans; refer for further evaluation as needed.
• Provide therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Mentor, train, and supervise clinical team members.
• Support student training and supervision according to department needs.
• Lead program development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify and resolve complex clinical and operational issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in selecting and maintaining department equipment and supplies.
• Ensure safe, patient-centered care and excellent customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation & record keeping

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008

Job description

Job Requirements

$10,000 Sign On Bonus (Not applicable to current UMMS employees) Delivers advanced occupational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Initiates, creates, and leads professional development and performance improvement activities. Responsible for identifying, resolving, and/or escalating complex clinical and operational issues, assists in selection and maintenance of equipment, and supports student training and supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Performs advanced 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 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.
• Identifies, leads, and promotes professional development and advancement activities such as learning opportunities or areas of improvement.
• Provides mentorship, training, and supervision to clinical team members.
• Participates in and ensures effective student training and supervision based on departmental needs.
• Initiates, creates, and leads program development, performance improvement, and other initiatives by identifying areas within the department or organization that require enhancement. Conducts assessments of existing processes, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement evidence-based programs, and ensures alignment with department and organizational goals.
• Identifies, resolves, and/or escalates complex clinical and operational issues to assure smooth departmental operations. Facilitates a positive culture using core values, open communication, and collaborative judgment.
• Assists in the selection, care, and maintenance of department diagnostic and treatment equipment, materials, and supplies and participates in decisions regarding the purchase of equipment.
• Ensures and facilitates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• Education: Master's degree required. Bachelor's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement).
• Experience: 3 year licensed Occupational Therapist experience
• Licensure/Certifications:
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland
• Current 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.