University of Maryland Medical System · 8 hours ago
Occupational Therapist PRN
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51.50/hr - $51.50/hr
1+ years expThe University of Maryland Medical System is a comprehensive healthcare provider with a wide range of services. They are seeking an Occupational Therapist PRN to deliver therapy services, evaluate patient needs, and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality care and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted occupational therapy standards, Maryland State Board Practice, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures
Performs patient assessments and develops individualized 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. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary
Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards
Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation
Plans and 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
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required. Bachelor's degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement)
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
One year of experience preferred
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
Company
University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Kozel
President and CEO
Hank Franey
Executive Vice President and CFO
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2023-06-30
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