Overview:
The PRN Occupational Therapist provides specific occupational therapy services aimed at assisting the patient in regaining an optimal level of function in activities of daily living, functional mobility, occupational requirements, fine motor abilites and cognitive/perceptual skills on an as needed bases. The PRN Occupational Therapist provides individualized care based upon the needs of the patient and family. Acute care experience is preferred but willing to provide training, which may require a longer on-boarding process.
Required to work at least 2 weekend days a month, more is preferred. Some weekday shifts are available.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Education and Work Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in acute care hospital services to work on weekends
- Minimum of 2 years of experience is acute care hospital setting unless required to work weekends as denoted above
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- License Requirements:
- Meet all requirements of The Maryland State Board of OT Examiners and be licensed.
- Certification Requirements:
- Level C CPR certification for healthcare providers
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
- Epic (if applicable to position)
- Performance Manager/NetLearning
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
- Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
- Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Other Requirements:
- Must work 2 weekend days a month
- Acute care rehab services: ADL treatment, therapeutic exercises, orthotic fabrication and monitoring, cognitive and perceptual activities, occupational assessment and retraining, prosthetic training
- Must be able to type 30 WPM
- Must have clear understanding of medical/rehabilitation language and abbreviations
EEO Statement:
Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.