Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

84d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN role involves delivering limited occupational therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The primary focus is to carry out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy to promote patient health, well-being, and their ability to participate in important life activities. This role also includes recording patient data, communicating progress to patients and teams, providing education and counseling, mentoring team members and students, participating in performance improvement activities, and reporting clinical and operational issues to leadership. The position requires demonstrating interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
One year of experience preferred.
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs limited occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.
Carries out treatment plan programs for clients/patients to promote health, well-being, and the patient’s ability to participate in the important activities in their life.
Records patient data for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of progress and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.