Occupational Therapist II Acute Care - Full-time

Under general supervision, delivers occupational therapy (OT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Assists with the overall operation of the department. Will demonstrate competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting.

Education :

BS, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience :

1 year of experience, acute care experience preferred

Licensures / Certifications :

• Current Maryland license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to seventy-five percent (75%) of work time when developing and administering treatments, observing patients, and maintaining records or dealing with staff Ability to stand and walk >

60% of the time. Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Working Conditions :

Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperatures, and the like Ability to perform work while using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Conditions of Employment :

Current Maryland license as Occupational Therapist

Current Healthcare Provider (CPR certification).

Principles Duties and Responsibilities :

Patient Care

1. Evaluation

2. Treatment

Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions; progresses treatment plan in areas of self care, activities of daily living, posture, positioning, and homemaking; teaches patients / caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions; provides / fits / constructs appropriate assistive devices or splints, and recognizes, patient distress signals which need follow-up

3. Clinical Collaboration

Teaching, Training, Mentoring

Department Initiatives

Team Work

Professional Growth & Development :

Performance Improvement

Leadership Collaboration

Fiscal accountability

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$32.10 - $52.64

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.