About the job

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

Skills

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy theories, practices, and standards
• Competent skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in organization
• Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently
• Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of standardized tests to support documentation
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage an average caseload per productivity goals set
• Ability to be proficient in treating at least 2 high risk patient population
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EMR navigation

Licensures, Certifications

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

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Patient Care

Evaluation

• Evaluates the patient’s functional status including:
• Review of the medical history, diagnosis, and physician’s order
• Observation and interview of patient/caregiver.
• Application of appropriate assessment procedure
• Determines short and long-term goals with patient/caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon evaluation results and input of other team members
• Identifies barriers to patient care

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

• Documents evaluations/re-evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate.
• Utilizes the assistance of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA), rehab techs and volunteers as appropriate, providing supervision as required by regulations.
• Consistently provides both written and verbal patient education

Clinical Collaboration

• Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress, and other pertinent information.
• Communicates with patients/caregivers to allay anxieties; seeks input and elicits cooperation.
• Participates in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program.

Teaching, Training, Mentoring

• Acts as a resource for new staff

Department Initiatives

• Receptive to change, promoting and complying with departmental initiatives

Teamwork

• Consistently demonstrates flexibility with patient schedule to accommodate discharge today evaluations, POD#0 evaluations, re-evaluations, and follow-up treatments
• Identifies and communicates issues related to the working environment
• Utilizes chain of command effectively to promote cohesion and teamwork

Professional Growth & Development

• Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks education
• Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from OT mentor/Program Manager
• Utilizes evidence-based research for clinical practice and documentation

Performance Improvement

• Actively seeks advice and/or demonstrates incorporation of feedback for performance
• Participates and adheres to performance improvement/LMS requirements per department plan

Leadership Collaboration

• Communicates unit issues/problems, with both departmental staff and unit.

Fiscal accountability

• Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding
• Utilizes time management skills to increase productivity, meets minimum monthly standard 10/12 months

All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

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

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

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

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

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

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

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

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

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

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

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

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

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.