Occupational Therapist IV, Brain Injury Unit, $10k Sign-on

University of Maryland Medical System•Woodlawn, MD

3d•$43 - $64

About The Position

Join the UM Rehab Team! At UM Rehab, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work in a setting that seamlessly blends elements of acute care, outpatient therapy, and skilled nursing, creating a fast-paced yet deeply rewarding environment. Our dedicated Traumatic Brain Injury Unit specializes in treating highly complex cases, including coma-emerging patients and individuals with behavioral challenges, ensuring they receive the specialized care needed for recovery. Our multidisciplinary team is equipped with the expertise and training to manage cases that many other facilities are unable to accommodate. Why Join UM Rehab? Diverse & Challenging Cases: Gain invaluable experience working with complex diagnoses that enhance your clinical skills and deepen your understanding of brain injury recovery. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and open communication, ensuring the best outcomes for patients. Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a hardworking, compassionate team that feels like family and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Impactful & Rewarding Work: While the job can be emotionally demanding, the reward of seeing patients progress—and even hearing success stories long after discharge—makes every challenge worthwhile. At UM Rehab, we’re looking for professionals who are empathetic, adaptable, and passionate about patient care. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in an environment where your skills and dedication truly make a difference, we invite you to join our team! Job Summary Delivers advanced occupational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for professional development and performance activities. Assists leadership in the identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues. Assists with interviewing, orienting, training, and supervising team members.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement).
Experience: 4 year licensed Occupational Therapist experience
Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland
Current BLS certification
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.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced 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 patient’s ability to participate in 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.
Participates in and ensures effective student training and supervision based on departmental needs.
Assists leadership with interviewing, orienting, training and supervising rehabilitation services team members. 
Contributes to performance evaluations.
Supports an open and goal-oriented work environment with established clear and concise work procedures and productivity standards.
Collaborates with leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for program development, professional development and advancement activities, and performance improvement.
Supports the implementation of strategic organizational initiatives and goals.
Assists leadership in the identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
Facilitates a positive culture using core values, open communication, and collaborative judgment.
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.
Ensures and facilitates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
Performs other related duties as assigned.