Occupational Therapy Assistant, Psychiatric

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

• The Occupational Therapy Assistant will carry out occupational therapy treatment plans for inpatients/PHP and IOP patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist based on current principles and standards of practice, which may include assisting the Occupational Therapist in the performance of selected assessment procedures or the administration of standardized and non-standardized tests.
• The Occupational Therapy Assistant will function as a multidisciplinary team member with other health care providers. Patients served include Adult-Geriatric.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.
• Previous experience in mental health setting is preferred.
• Possesses current Maryland State license, or is eligible.
• Previous experience using a business office suite, such as Microsoft Office, is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.