Occupational Therapy Assistant II
Occupational Therapy Assistant II
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Job Description
Job Summary
Delivers advanced limited occupational therapy services under the periodic supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. May lead or engage in professional development and performance improvement activities. Responsible for identifying resolving and/or escalating clinical and operational issues and assists in selection and maintenance of equipment.
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 advanced 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 wellbeing and the patients ability to participate in the important activities in their life.
- Records patient data for reevaluations 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.
- 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 & Experience Required
- Education: Associates degree.
- Experience: 1 year licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland
- Current 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 nonverbal 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 problemsolve 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.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $28.82 $40.35
Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
