Occupational Therapist II, Stroke

University of Maryland Medical System•Woodlawn, MD

20h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II delivers advanced occupational therapy services by evaluating patient needs, determining goals, and developing treatment plans according to occupational therapy principles and practices. The role provides individualized patient care to promote health, well-being, and participation in meaningful activities, and maintains and adjusts treatment objectives and programs as needed. The therapist documents evaluations and care, communicates assessment results and treatment plans to patients, families, and care-team members, and provides therapy education and counseling. The role may provide mentorship and training to clinical team members or students, participate in professional development and performance improvement, and identify, resolve, or escalate clinical and operational issues. The therapist also assists with the selection, care, and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, and supports safe, interdisciplinary, patient-centered care and excellent customer service. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new employees. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Requirements

Master’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree is accepted for individuals licensed before 2008.
One year of licensed Occupational Therapist experience.
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to access, review, and integrate information from multiple sources to develop treatment plans.
Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain rapport with patients as part of the therapeutic relationship.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
Ability to manage time and set priorities according to job demands.
Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in patient management.
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 availability to variable and changing organizational needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
Ability to effectively use medical and therapeutic equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced occupational therapy services in accordance with accepted professional standards, Maryland State Board practice requirements, the code of ethics, and departmental or organizational procedures.
Assess patients and develop individualized treatment programs and short- and long-term objectives; reevaluate and modify programs as necessary.
Document patient evaluations, reevaluations, and care in the medical record according to departmental standards.
Communicate evaluation results and treatment plans to patients, families, and medical and occupational therapy team members; refer patients for further evaluation when appropriate.
Plan and provide therapy education and counseling to individuals.
Engage in professional development and advancement activities, including learning opportunities and areas for improvement.
Provide mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students based on departmental needs.
Participate in, engage in, and/or lead performance improvement activities and other initiatives.
Identify, resolve, and/or escalate clinical and operational issues to department leadership to support high-quality care and efficient operations.
Assist with the selection, care, and maintenance of department diagnostic and treatment equipment, materials, and supplies, and participate in equipment-purchasing decisions.
Facilitate interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and deliver excellent customer service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.