Occupational Therapist- Orthopaedics

Faculty Physicians Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Faculty Physicians Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic teams. You will educate families and ensure safe discharge while maintaining clear documentation and billing compliance.

This role requires MD licensure (or eligibility) in Occupational Therapy, a ACOTE-approved OT degree, and willingness to float between locations within the University system.

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited OT degree and clinical rotations completed.
• MD license or eligibility to practice OT in Maryland.
• CHT preferred but not required; pursuit of CHT encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, goal-directed patient treatment to maximize outcomes.
• Evaluate patients, set goals, and develop treatment programs.
• Educate patients and families for in-hospital care and safe discharge.
• Ensure accurate medical record documentation and compliant billing.
• Coordinate patient care across departments and locations.
• Float between locations as needed.

Skills

Goal-directed patient treatment

Coordinate patient care

Education to patient and family

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from ACOTE program

MD license (or eligibility) in Occupational Therapy

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred

Pursuit of CHT specialization if not a CHT

Job description

Responsible for evaluating assigned patients and developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans working with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive lives. The Occupational Therapist will be expected to work closely with our Orthopaedic surgeons and non-operative providers in organizing their client schedules with successful outcomes and patient satisfaction; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides comprehensive goal-directed patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes.
• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals, objectives, and programs.
• Provides education to the patient, family and supportive personnel for in-hospital care and to assure safe discharge.
• Completes medical record documentation in clear, concise, accurate and timely manner in compliance with department, state, federal, and intermediary guidelines.
• Completes hospital billing in compliance with department, state, federal, and intermediary guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care with colleagues within the department and in other departments.
• Float between locations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited ACOTE program and completion of clinical rotations required
• Must hold a MD license (or eligibility) in Occupational Therapy
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is preferred but not required
• Occupational Therapist pursuing CHT specialization is required if applicant is not a CHT

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

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