Senior Occupational Therapist- Weekend Manager

Summary

Senior Occupational Therapist will provide supervision and be a clinical resource for all rehabilation staff on weekends and as required by the Rehab Director. This position will involve collaberating with leadership in program development and education for the department. Will also act as the Student Coordinator.

The Sr. Occupational Therapist provides specific occupational therapy services aimed at assisting the patient in regaining an optimal level of function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, occupational requirements, fine motor abilities and cognitive/perceptual skills. The Senior Occupational Therapist provides individualized care based upon the needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED

• Occupational Therapy

• 5+ years in acute care hospital services

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements:

• Meet all requirements of The Maryland State Board of OT Examiners, and be licensed by this regulatory agency with an OTR license. Meet requirements for National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

• Certification Requirements:

• Level C CPR certification for healthcare providers

• Age Specific Care Provided For:

• N/A

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel

• Microsoft Outlook

• Meditech (if applicable to position)

• Epic (if applicable to position)

• Performance Manager/NetLearning

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.

• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Other Requirements:

• Acute care rehab services: ADL treatment, therapeutic exercises, orthotic fabrication and monitoring, cognitive and perceptual activities, occupational assessment and retraining, prosthetic training

• Must be able to type 30 WPM

• Must have clear understanding of medical/rehabilitation language and abbreviations