Psychiatric Occupational Therapist II, Midtown Campus

Company Description

• Psychiatric Occupational Therapist II - UMMC Midtown Campus, 827 S Linden Ave
• Full-Time, Day, Monday-Friday 8am - 430pm

We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus.  

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy. Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 200-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital, and part of the University of Maryland Medical System. 

When you join or team, you’ll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,000 staff.  Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.

• 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, in two state of the art Adult Inpatient Psychiatric units and the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program.
• 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 Midtown Campus 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!

When we say “our community” we mean it.

Job Description

Delivers advanced occupational therapy services through the evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy services. May lead or engage in professional development and performance improvement activities. Responsible for identifying, resolving, and/or escalating clinical and operational issues and assists in selection and maintenance of equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

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 responsibilities performed.

• Performs advanced occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted occupational therapy standards, Maryland State Board Practice, code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational procedures. 
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized 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.   Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, medical and occupational therapy team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Engages in professional development and advancement activities such as learning opportunities or areas of improvement.
• Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students based on departmental needs.
• Participates, engages in, and/or may lead performance improvement activities, and other initiatives. 
• Identifies, resolves, and/or escalates clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
• Assists in the selection, care, and maintenance of department diagnostic and treatment equipment, materials, and supplies and participates in decisions regarding the purchase of equipment. 
• Facilitates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required:

• Education:  Master’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree accepted if licensed prior to 2008 (per previous requirement).