Occupational Therapist

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
• University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, Full time

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

Job Summary:

Provides therapeutic care and services to patients, including assessments, treatment program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication of Occupational Therapy, who have been referred by a physician for rehabilitative care.  Conducts therapeutic activities and practices values and attitudes congruent with the profession’s standards and ethics.  Serves a patient population ranging in age from infant through geriatric.

Job Task

1. Assessment and reassessment of patients
2. Gathers information efficiently via skilled observation, history, and chart review, and interviews patient, family, and other professionals as needed.
3. Selects, administers, and interprets most appropriate objective measures, standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations.
4. Interprets results of testing in comparison to patient’s baseline status or established norms for comparative population.
5.  2. Re-assessment of patients
6. Reassesses patient progress at appropriate intervals utilizing appropriate objective measures to determine further rehabilitation needs and advocates for patients to receive those services
7. Continually assesses patient’s progress toward goals to assure appropriate services are provided in the most effective manner possible. Evaluates patient’s response to interventions and modifies treatment as indicated and communicates with care team or referring physician if patient does not make progress as anticipated.
8.  3. Documentation & Communication of Evaluation Findings
9. Communicates effectively and efficiently with patients, families, team members, healthcare providers (oral, written, non-verbal).
10. Documents and reports assessment results in electronic medical record clearly and concisely in accordance with state and national guidelines, professional standards, as well as payor requirements. Documentation is clearly understood by others while justifying skilled services and continuation of care if recommended.

5. Treatment

6. Interdisciplinary Communication

8. Problem Solving

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.  Holds a current temporary or permanent license to practice occupational therapy in the State of Maryland.  BLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience: Acute care experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:  Ability to access, review, and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan. Verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others. Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship. Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of healthcare providers. Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job. Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient. Ability to break down tasks into detailed components in order to analyze the sequence of performance of functional activities.

Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients. Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members. Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation:
• Pay Range: $36.84 - $54.21
• Other Compensation (if applicable): NA
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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