Occupational Therapy Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver limited therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, implementing treatment plans to enhance patients' health, well-being, and participation in daily activities.

Responsibilities include documenting patient data, informing patients and families of progress, providing therapy education, mentoring clinical team members, and collaborating with an

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree is required.
• Experience: None. (entry level)
• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in Maryland and current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs limited occupational therapy services under supervision and according to approved plans.
• Carries out treatment plan programs to promote health and participation in daily life.
• Records patient data in medical records per standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

Job Requirements Delivers limited occupational therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

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 limited occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures
• Carries out treatment plan programs for clients/patients to promote health, well-being, and the patient's ability to participate in the important activities in their life.
• Records patient data for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of progress and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience Education & Experience - Required

• Education: Associate's degree.
• Experience: None

Licensure/Certifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Current Basic Life Support (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.