Occupational Therapist

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

1d•$39 - $59

About The Position

Shift - Days Responsibilities: Responsible for assessing and treating patients referred for occupational therapy in an effective and professional manner while adhering to Maryland State law and the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality of care. Therapists provide assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonates through the geriatric patients. Additional training may be required to work with special programs, procedures or specified groups of patients as determined by department guidelines and best practice. Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital. What you will need: Graduate of an accredited school with a M.S. or B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy Current licensure by the Maryland State Board. CPR certified within probationary period. Successful completion of at least six months supervised, full time fieldwork approved by the educational institution granting the degree. Adheres to the AOTA Code of Ethics Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language Must be able to work weekends and holidays Must be willing and able to become proficient on basic computer systems utilized for documentation, scheduling and charging systems About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school with a M.S. or B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board.
CPR certified within probationary period.
Successful completion of at least six months supervised, full time fieldwork approved by the educational institution granting the degree.
Adheres to the AOTA Code of Ethics
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must be willing and able to become proficient on basic computer systems utilized for documentation, scheduling and charging systems

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing and treating patients referred for occupational therapy in an effective and professional manner while adhering to Maryland State law and the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics.
Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals, staff and families to ensure quality of care.
Therapists provide assessment and care for patients of all ages from neonates through the geriatric patients.
Additional training may be required to work with special programs, procedures or specified groups of patients as determined by department guidelines and best practice.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.