Occupational Therapist

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager and with clinical guidance from Occupational Therapy staff, the Occupational Therapist I is an entry-level role responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic occupational therapy services to a full caseload of patients. This position participates in departmental programs, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Total Rehab Care caseload spans newborn through geriatric populations, while Behavioral Health serves adults age 18+. In accordance with licensure, the Occupational Therapist I supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), rehabilitation aides, and may supervise students when experience and clinical competency meet departmental and national guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy license or temporary Maryland license pending state board examination or reciprocity
• Current BLS certification required (BLS not required for Behavioral Health positions)
• Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment interventions
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment-planning skills
• Ability to evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of relevant experience preferred (new graduates encouraged to apply)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with licensure and departmental standards
• Design, implement, and adapt individualized therapy interventions and patient/family education plans
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation per regulatory and departmental requirements
• Apply critical thinking to patient care, integrating physiological, psychological, age-specific, socio-economic, and educational factors
• Provide discharge planning recommendations, including transitions of care and community resource utilization
• Supervise and mentor assistants, aides, students, observers, and volunteers as applicable

Benefits

• Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across the lifespan
• Professional growth through mentorship, education, and interdisciplinary practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level