Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - TFP

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CW-52829 Category Location Lanham-Seabrook, Maryland; Posted date May. 28, 2025 Pay Range $55.00 - $55.00

Position Objective:

Evaluates and provides treatment to pediatric through geriatric patients for Occupational Therapy services providing therapeutic intervention specific to the individual needs of the patient. Completes interventions and documentation according to regulatory and departmental standards.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Conducts Therapy evaluations and treatments using a variety of appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in department or hospital initiative for themunity as appropriate.

Demonstrates the ability and requiredpetencies to cross cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in various units.

Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics,and innovative ideas).

Meets departmental productivity standards andpletes productivity logs in a timely manner.

Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to, following ICARE.

Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence based journal article review, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.

Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.

Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services. Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage caseload and problem solve patient care issues.

Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed (i.e. patient scheduling,pleting predictive staffing matrix).

Educational/Experience Requirements:

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

Acute care or related experience preferred; however, new graduates will be considered depending on current departmental staffing.

Required License/Certifications:

Current license to practice Occupational Therapy by the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

T is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Heavy lifting

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.