Occupational Therapist - Baltimore MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to various Johns Hopkins locations. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing occupational therapy treatment programs for patients. This role works collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote functional independence, improve quality of life, and achieve treatment goals. The Occupational Therapist maintains accurate documentation, provides patient and family education, and participates in ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist
Required skill set, education requirements, and experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in psychiatric and/or acute care rehabilitation environments.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations, develop plans of care, establish goals, document progress, and complete discharge summaries.
Plan and conduct individual and group therapy sessions in accordance with physician orders, departmental protocols, and patient assessments.
Provide therapeutic interventions to improve functional independence, including ADL training, therapeutic exercises, splinting, energy conservation, stress management, relaxation techniques, and life skills training.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans and discharge needs; actively participate in team meetings.
Educate patients and families on home exercises and treatment programs using verbal instruction, written materials, and demonstrations.
Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including empathy in challenging interpersonal situations.
Manage multiple tasks effectively in psychiatric and/or acute care rehabilitation environments.
Ensure availability and proper functioning of departmental equipment and supplies.
Participate in departmental goal setting, quality assurance initiatives, budgeting, and annual policy reviews.
Supervise and support Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in alignment with professional standards.