MD Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health•Baltimore, MD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Occupational Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy for pediatric patients in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in tasks intended to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role offers flexibility to choose caseload size, patients, and treatment times. The company describes its culture as ethically centered and focused on therapist support, work-life balance, mentorship, and advancement from within. The position includes clinical care, coordination with office staff and other disciplines, communication with patients and families, record maintenance, quality improvement participation, continuing education, and collaboration with colleagues. The work takes place in diverse indoor residential or childcare settings and involves moderate physical activity. The stated pay range is $58–$65 per session, based on skill set and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current state-issued professional licensure.
Valid state driver license.
CPR certification.
Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, and using hands and fingers.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience.
Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
Provide clinical services including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family or caregiver training and counseling on patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other therapeutic-process matters.
Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
Consult with physicians about patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Present at internal and external public education functions, which may include periodic in-service presentations.
Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
Maintain an adequate caseload and appropriate productivity.
Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
Mentor students and new hires.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Use initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Provide backup services for other caseloads as needed.
Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.