Occupational Therapist- Orthopaedics

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.; Laurel, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with Orthopaedic surgeons to restore independence and maximize outcomes.

You will document in the medical record, assist with discharge planning, coordinate care across departments, and may float between locations as needed. MD license in Occupational Therapy required; CHT preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an ACOTE program.
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Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and develops goal-directed treatment plans.
• Coordinates patient care with colleagues within and outside the department.
• Completes medical record documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
• Completes hospital billing in compliance with guidelines.
• Floats between locations to provide coverage.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

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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