Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Manager and with clinical guidance from Occupational Therapy staff, the Occupational Therapist I is an entry-level role responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic occupational therapy services to a full caseload of patients. This position participates in departmental programs, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

About the Role

The Total Rehab Care caseload spans newborn through geriatric populations, while Behavioral Health serves adults age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with licensure and departmental standards
• Design, implement, and adapt individualized therapy interventions and patient/family education plans
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation per regulatory and departmental requirements
• Apply critical thinking to patient care, integrating physiological, psychological, age-specific, socio-economic, and educational factors
• Provide discharge planning recommendations, including transitions of care and community resource utilization
• Supervise and mentor assistants, aides, students, observers, and volunteers as applicable

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience preferred (new graduates encouraged to apply)
• Licensure & Certification: Current Maryland Occupational Therapy license or temporary Maryland license pending state board examination or reciprocity

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment interventions
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment-planning skills
• Ability to evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to perform patient handling and therapeutic activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required
• Requires fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sustained attention to detail
• May involve exposure to blood and body fluids and other healthcare-related environmental conditions

Benefits

• Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across the lifespan
• Professional growth through mentorship, education, and interdisciplinary practice
• Caring for Our Team: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, 401k plan, education assistance program, and employee assistance program
• Happy to Help: Collaborative and caring work environment with warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and always Happy to Help attitude