Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Delivers advanced occupational therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs goal determination and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy services. May lead or engage in professional development and performance improvement activities. Responsible for identifying resolving.
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 advanced occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted occupational therapy standards Maryland State Board Practice code of ethics and departmental and/or organizational procedures.
- Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plan programs for clients/patients to promote health wellbeing and the patients ability to participate in the important activities in their life. Develops and maintains long and shortterm treatment objectives and reevaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
- Records patient evaluations reevaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
- Informs patients families medical and occupational therapy team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
- Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
- Engages in professional development and advancement activities such as learning opportunities or areas of improvement.
- Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students based on departmental needs.
- Participates engages in and/or may lead performance improvement activities and other initiatives.
- Identifies resolves and/or escalates clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
- Assists in the selection care and maintenance of department diagnostic and treatment equipment materials and supplies and participates in decisions regarding the purchase of equipment.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary safe patientcentered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Education: Masters degree required. Bachelors degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement).
- Experience: 1 year licensed Occupational Therapist experience
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland
- Current BLS certification
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $43.14$45.49
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
