Occupational Therapist- Orthopaedics

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians in Maryland is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate assigned patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans. You will collaborate with Orthopaedic surgeons and non-operative providers to coordinate schedules and achieve successful outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include comprehensive, goal-directed patient care, education for patients and families, accurate medical record documentation, and compliance with billing and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Billing/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy (ACOTE)

MD license (or eligibility) in Occupational Therapy

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is preferred

Pursuing 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 at https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits