Occupational Therapist, Psychiatric at University Of Maryland Medical System summary:
An Occupational Therapist, Psychiatric, provides specialized therapy services by evaluating patient needs, setting goals, and creating tailored treatment plans. This role involves delivering patient-centered care, maintaining accurate medical records, and participating in performance improvement initiatives to enhance service quality. The therapist must be knowledgeable in various medical fields and therapeutic techniques, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulations.
Job Description
General 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.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- 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, re-evaluations 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, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland is required.
- One (1) year of related experience preferred.
- Current ACLS or BCLS certification is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice techniques. General knowledge of orthopedics, plastics, pediatrics, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, anatomy physiology, kinesiology, general medicine and the occupational therapy treatment implications of each.
- Knowledge of Rehabilitation equipment, such as, work simulator, fluidotherapy, paraffin bath, hydroculator, and other therapeutic equipment is required.
Additional Information
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PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Occupational Therapist (OT), Location:Silver Spring, MD-20904
Keywords:
Occupational Therapy, Psychiatric Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Patient Care, Therapeutic Techniques, Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Goal Setting, Healthcare Services, Licensed Occupational Therapist
