Psychiatric Occupational Therapist
Psychiatric Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Job Summary
Delivers 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.
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 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 policies and 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 and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
- Plans and 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 patientcentered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
- Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland is required.
- One (1) year of related experience preferred.
- Current ACLS or BCLS certification is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice techniques. General knowledge of orthopedics plastics pediatrics neurology psychology psychiatry anatomy physiology kinesiology general medicine and the occupational therapy treatment implications of each.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $36.84$54.21
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review theUMMS Benefits Guide.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
