OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PER DIEM
DescriptionJOB SUMMARYoProvides therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age and other patients as assigned, to restore function and to prevent disability following disease or injury.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONoDemonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served.
oPerforms evaluation, planning, intervention, consultation and training under the supervision of the Senior Therapist(s) of own discipline, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSoEducational Requirementso Graduate of an approved professional school for Occupational Therapy,oLicensure, Certification and Registrationo Licensed to practice or eligible for licensure by the State of Maryland.
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification within one month of employmentoWork Orientation and Experienceo One clinical affiliation in pediatrics and/or experience with children desired.
oKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesoOral/Written SkillsoSensitivity/Tact in dealing with customersoAbility to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safetyoAbility to self lift at least 50 lbs.
oComputer system/software proficiencyoManual dexterity and mobilityoAssessment skills for specific patient populationsoAbility to act quickly and decisively in emergency situationsoOther Requirements Specific to Assigned AreaoPediatric affiliation preferred.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSoSupervision Receivedo Reports to the Senior Therapist(s) of own discipline, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
o CFY candidates receive supervision per American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guidelines.
oSupervision Exercisedo N/AINTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPSoDirectly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USEDoOperates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds, and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONSoOccasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls.
Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed.
It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.
Recommended Skills Cpr Clinical Works Communication Consulting Fine Motor Skills Medical Emergency Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONoDemonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served.
oPerforms evaluation, planning, intervention, consultation and training under the supervision of the Senior Therapist(s) of own discipline, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSoEducational Requirementso Graduate of an approved professional school for Occupational Therapy,oLicensure, Certification and Registrationo Licensed to practice or eligible for licensure by the State of Maryland.
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification within one month of employmentoWork Orientation and Experienceo One clinical affiliation in pediatrics and/or experience with children desired.
oKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesoOral/Written SkillsoSensitivity/Tact in dealing with customersoAbility to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safetyoAbility to self lift at least 50 lbs.
oComputer system/software proficiencyoManual dexterity and mobilityoAssessment skills for specific patient populationsoAbility to act quickly and decisively in emergency situationsoOther Requirements Specific to Assigned AreaoPediatric affiliation preferred.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSoSupervision Receivedo Reports to the Senior Therapist(s) of own discipline, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
o CFY candidates receive supervision per American Speech-Language-Hearing Association guidelines.
oSupervision Exercisedo N/AINTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPSoDirectly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USEDoOperates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds, and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONSoOccasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls.
Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.
This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed.
It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.
Recommended Skills Cpr Clinical Works Communication Consulting Fine Motor Skills Medical Emergency Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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