Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Baltimore, MD

104d • $26 - $43

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist specializing in Acute Care works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Inpatient Manager. This role involves using objective evaluation techniques to assess the occupational limitations and medical condition of patients. The therapist prescribes and implements a treatment program designed to return patients to their maximum level of function. Collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team is essential to maximize patient and team outcomes. Additionally, the therapist promotes improvement in service, department, and hospital systems to benefit patient care and incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science, Master's Degree, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic program.
• Current State licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Acute Care required.
• Successful completion of clinical internships as required by the academic program.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist.
• Use objective evaluation techniques to assess the occupational limitations and medical condition of patients.
• Prescribe and implement a treatment program designed to return patients to their maximum level of function.
• Collaborate with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes.
• Promote improvement in service, department, and hospital systems to benefit patient care.
• Incorporate and operationalize the goals and objectives of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees