Occupational Therapist II Acute Care - Full-time

Greater Baltimore Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
$32 - $52/Yr
Towson, MD
1,001-5,000 employees
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Under general supervision, delivers occupational therapy (OT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Assists with the overall operation of the department. Will demonstrate competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting.

  • Evaluates the patient's functional status including review of the medical history, diagnosis, and physician's order.
  • Observes and interviews patient/caregiver.
  • Applies appropriate assessment procedures.
  • Determines short and long-term goals with patient/caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon evaluation results and input of other team members.
  • Identifies barriers to patient care.
  • Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions; progresses treatment plan in areas of self care, activities of daily living, posture, positioning, and homemaking.
  • Teaches patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions.
  • Documents evaluations/re-evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
  • Utilizes the assistance of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA), rehab techs and volunteers as appropriate, providing supervision as required by regulations.
  • Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information.
  • Participates in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program.
  • Provides a positive experience for assigned medical residents who perform rotation within the department.
  • Acts as a resource for new staff.
  • Demonstrates flexibility with patient schedule to accommodate same day evaluations, POD#0 evaluations, re-evaluations, and follow-up treatments.
  • Utilizes chain of command effectively to promote cohesion and teamwork.
  • Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks education.
  • Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from OT mentor/Program Manager.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding.
  • BS, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • 1 year of experience, acute care experience preferred.
  • Current Maryland license as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Current Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theories, practices, and standards.
  • Entry level skills in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in organization.
  • Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.
  • Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
  • Ability to utilize standardized tests to support documentation.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage an average caseload of 6 patients per 8-hour day.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR navigation.
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