Occupational Therapist I

Position Objective:

Evaluate and provide 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Conducts Therapy evaluations and treatments using various appropriate treatment techniques and documents according to established departmental policies and procedures.
2. Participate in department or hospital initiatives for the community as appropriate.
3. Demonstrates the ability and required competencies to cross-cover by evaluating and treating patients with various diagnoses in various units.
4. Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives (huddle, metrics, and innovative ideas).
5. Meets departmental productivity standards and completes productivity logs in a timely manner.
6. Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives, engaging in excellent customer service practices, including but not limited to following ICARE.
7. Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence-based journal article reviews, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.
8. Provides technical supervision, direction, and support to staff Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
9. Consults with and serves as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase therapy services knowledge. Demonstrates ability to use clinical decision-making skills to triage caseload and problem-solve patient care issues.
10. Functions as a therapy leader performing administrative tasks as needed (i.e. patient scheduling, completing 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 is 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:

There 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 described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description provides an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Assistance Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees

• Wellness Programs

• Eligible for shift differentials/OT

• Eligible for commitment bonus

• Employee Assistance Programs and more

*Benefit offerings based on employment status