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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

4 months ago


Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job Description

Company Description

We’re making Maryland stronger

With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition.  In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.

Job Description

As a COTA you will deliver occupational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

  • Performs direct occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, code of ethics, and departmental policies and procedures for the delivery of limited occupational therapy services.
  • Records patient data collected for 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.  

     

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree required.
  • 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland
  • Current ACLS or BCLS certification

     

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient 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. 
  • Ability to oversee and direct the work of occupational therapy and support staff. 
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, therapists, medical and nursing staff successfully and to document patient progress, quality assurance activities.
  • Highly effective verbal communication skills including courtesy, resourcefulness and efficiency in answering questions, giving directions, locating staff and explaining hospital/departmental policies and procedures are necessary.  Verbal communication skills may include communicating with an interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.  Effective writing skills are also required in order to take messages and maintain miscellaneous records, receipts, reports and logs. 

     

Additional Information

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