Occupational Therapist, PediatricsNICU, Part-Time
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Part Time 8am-4:30pm
20 hours per week
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 well-being and the patients ability to participate in the important activities in their life. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
- Records patient evaluations re-evaluations 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 patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience - Required:
- Education: Masters degree required. Bachelors degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement).
- Experience: Experience in Pediatric Hospital and/or NICU setting Preferred
- Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Basic concepts of human development pediatric feeding and neuro-developmental care
Ability to treat a small volume of patients at Midtown Campus Outpatient Rehab Clinic (1-2 patients/week
- Ability to access review and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
- Strong verbal written and non-verbal 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 problem-solve 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: $36.83-$55.29
- Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
- Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
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