Occupational Therapist 1,Psychiatric, Days

Full time Day shift Occupational Therapist to serve our Psychiatric population at the Midtown Campus!

Since its founding more than 130 years ago as a community teaching hospital, the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus (UMMC Midtown Campus) — located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood — has provided access to a full range of medical and surgical care. UMMC Midtown Campus is one of two locations of the University of Maryland Medical Center, the flagship hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System.

UMMC Midtown Campus operates 144 inpatient beds and provides care in more than 30 medical specialties. We offer a wide array of outpatient centers serving more than 120,000 patients annually. More than 500 University of Maryland School of Medicine clinical faculty physicians and 1,400 team members care for each patient with expertise and compassion. We have a deep commitment for improving the health of the people and the communities we serve.

Our Psychiatric Occupational Therapy team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other. When you join our team you will:

• Deliver psychiatric occupational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Work as a part of a high performing team of dedicated Psychiatric Occupational Therapists providing patient centered care, anchored in the Recovery Model, across three Inpatient Psychiatric units and the entire hospital in the Consultative Liaison service line.
• Grow your career and professional skillset through our robust mentorship program, wide variety of training opportunities, and pursuit of program expansion.
• Advance your career through our established Psychiatric Occupational Therapy specific Professional Advancement Model.

As a member of the UMMC team, you’ll experience:

• A competitive pay scale
• A collaborative and compassionate environment
• Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision
• Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement contributions and more!

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

•  Performs direct occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted occupational therapy standards, Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, code of ethics, and departmental policies and procedures.
•  Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
•  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 occupational therapy services.\
• Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution, in order to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Maryland is required.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice techniques. General knowledge of orthopedics, plastics, pediatrics, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, anatomy physiology, kinesiology, general medicine and the occupational therapy treatment implications of each.
•  Knowledge of Rehabilitation equipment, such as, work simulator, fluidotherapy, paraffin bath, hydroculator, and other therapeutic equipment is required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation

• Pay Range: $31.99-$37.3
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.