Pediatric Occupational Therapist (PRN)

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Requisition #: 487464

Location: 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore MD 21287

Shift:

Casual, on-call

Day Shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Weekend work required

Non-Exempt; Pay Grade: FR

Position Summary:

The OT – Per Diem:
- Works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Team Leader and/or Inpatient or Outpatient Manager
- Uses objective evaluation techniques to assess the Occupational limitations and medical condition of patients
- Prescribes and implements a treatment program which is designed to return patients to their maximum level of function
- Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes
- Promotes improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care
- Incorporates and operationalizes the goals and objectives of the organization

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited academic program.

Work Experience:

Successful completion of clinical internships as required by academic program.

Licensure/Certification:

Licensure from State of Maryland, Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Current AHA Health Care Provider CPR certification.

Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of basic social, behavioral, biological and physical science as required by academic program.

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy foundation and theory, evaluation and treatment techniques, research and application, leadership and management as required by the academic program.

Knowledge of current health care environment.

Annual completion of required departmental and/or service competency learning materials. Ability to use highly developed age specific communication and interpersonal skills in interactions with patients and families, coworkers and the entire health care team.

Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, summarize and document data using technology for effective clinical decision making during patient evaluation and treatment.

Ability to apply knowledge and theory in clinical practice

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.