Occupational Therapist, Adolescent Neuropsych Unit

Job Location Type: In Person

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of occupational therapy services according to professional standards.
• Screen patients/students, provide functional assessments, develop goals and modalities for treatment plans, and provide direct services for individuals and groups for assigned caseload.
• Communicate with patients/students based on an understanding of their developmental needs.
• Document and report patient/student progress to treatment/educational team.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• Utilize experience in program development for specialized patient population(s) and represent professional discipline on committees as assigned.
• Assist in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of occupational therapy interns and volunteers.
• May provide orientation and professional direction to newly hired Occupational Therapists.
• Work some evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Current license to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously throughout tenure in position.
• Must maintain professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.
• Work requires current knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice in the field of psychosocial and physical dysfunction and basic computer usage skills obtained through academic and clinical internship requirements.
• Two to three years of progressively more responsible work experience in order to identify and meet treatment program needs of varying special patient/student populations, and possess a highly developed sense of the professional scope and parameters of occupational therapy practice.
• Experience as a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may be considered, if applicable.
• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred, but not necessary.
• Positions on inpatient units may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to facilitate programming.

Benefits

• An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role.
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous mileage reimbursement program.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $66,019.20 minimum to $105,414.40 maximum. Pay is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm