JOB SUMMARY:
- Deliver occupational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs goal determination and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
JOB DUTIES:
- Performs direct occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted occupational therapy standards Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice code of ethics and departmental policies and procedures. *
- Records patient evaluations reevaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.*
- 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 occupational therapy services. *
- Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution in order to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations. *
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patientcentered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Certified hand therapist will treat diverse patient population.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred. One (1) year of related experience preferred. Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland required. Current ACLS or BCLS certification required. CHT certification required.
- The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her agespecific needs and to provide the necessary care as described in the departments policies and procedures.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime