Occupational Therapy Assistant, Comprehensive Medical Unit

Delivers limited occupational therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs limited occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, Maryland Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures

• Carries out treatment plan programs for clients/patients to promote health, well-being, and the patient’s ability to participate in the important activities in their life.

• Records patient data for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.

• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of progress and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.

• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.

• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs. 

• 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 therapy services.

• Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.

• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: Associate's degree. 

Experience: None

Licensure/Certifications: 

o Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland.

o Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.

• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.

• Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.

• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.

• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.

• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.

• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.

• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.