What to expect.
- Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist provide occupational therapy services to individual or groups of patients as directed by supervisor and within the limitations described in the State Licensure Law.
- Record/report patients progress to multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Direct all professional/clinical questions and concerns to supervisor or treatment team.
- Communicate with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children and adolescents.
What youll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multidisciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratts Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role.
- A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paidtimeoff for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to years and level of related experience.
What we need from you.
- Associate of Arts Degree in occupational therapy.
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously during tenure in position. Maintain professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings workshops courses and inservice sessions.
- For some programs position requires valid drivers license and ability to operate a hospital vehicle at time of appointment.
- 3 to 6 months practice as an OTA in related work. Must have comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy practice in specific practice area(s) such as prevocational training or specific treatment modality for working with the emotionally disturbed child and adolescent population.
- Positions on inpatient units may be required to work evenings weekends and holidays to facilitate programming.