Occupational Therapist
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Evaluate physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to design and implement care plans.
Deliver individualized treatment plans to help patients safely and effectively regain independent living skills.
Accurately document patient progress, clinical findings, and treatment outcomes.
Educate patients and caregivers and facilitate seamless discharge planning and resource connections.
Oversee and guide the care provided by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and therapy technicians.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Drivers License credentialed from the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's occupational therapy role in Baltimore involves comprehensive patient assessment and treatment planning across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. You would design individualized care plans to help patients regain independence in daily living, document clinical progress and outcomes, and educate both patients and their caregivers throughout the treatment process. The position also includes responsibility for coordinating discharge planning and connecting patients with community resources.
This is a supervisory role requiring you to oversee Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and therapy technicians while delivering direct patient care. You'll need Maryland OT licensure before your hire date and BLS certification within your first month. A bachelor's degree is required; a master's or doctorate is preferred. The position is full-time and based in-office in Baltimore, situated within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for emphasizing service and professional development.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $120,000
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