About this role
Job Requirements Delivers limited occupational therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Primary 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.
Work Experience Education: Associate's degree. Experience: None Licensure/Certifications: o Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland. o Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • 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. • Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.