Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Behavioral Health

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide occupational therapy services to individuals or groups under supervision and in line with licensure rules. You will document progress and collaborate with the treatment team.

Role includes reporting patient progress, directing clinical questions to the supervisor, and, on inpatient units, possible evenings or weekend shifts to support programming. Maryland OTA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts Degree in occupational therapy.
• Current Maryland OTA licensure required and maintained during tenure.
• Driver's license and ability to operate a hospital vehicle may be required for some programs.
• 3 to 6 months' OTA practice in behavioral health.
• Evenings/weekends/holidays may be required on inpatient units.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to individuals or groups under supervision and within licensure rules.
• Record and report patients' progress to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Direct all professional/clinical questions and concerns to the supervisor or treatment team.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in occupational therapy

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide occupational therapy services to individuals or groups under supervision and in line with licensure rules. You will document progress and collaborate with the treatment team.

Role includes reporting patient progress, directing clinical questions to the supervisor, and, on inpatient units, possible evenings or weekend shifts to support programming. Maryland OTA licensure is required.