Occup Ther Assistant

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in Acute Care:

Works under the direct supervision of the Team Coordinator and/or Clinical Specialist, and leadership of the Rehab Therapy Services Inpatient 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

Works 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

Completion of an Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licensure from State of Maryland, Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Current CPR certification.

Knowledge of Acute Care required

Successful completion of clinical internships as required by the academic program

Minimum 26.19/hour - Maximum 43.24/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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