Certified Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist, Day Shift, Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient Rehab - Blackwell Qualified candidates will be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. (Current AHC employees not eligible - see below under additional details.) H1B Visa transfer sponsorship can be considered for this position. As a Certified Hand Therapist-Occupational Therapist you will: Provides, or directs and supervises, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues occupational therapy services. Performs an initial examination and evaluation to establish a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (Only needs assistance with rare exceptions) (flexes to any Rehab site as needed). The occupational therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up or referral. The occupational therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the occupational therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated). Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and assists department staff with any issues related to clinical or administrative caseload management. Responsible for individual, assigned team member and assigned hospital performance improvement, program development and professional development activities. Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case. Communicates, coordinates and documents all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers. Educates and provides consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals, students and the public regarding the purposes and benefits of therapy. Mentors and supports students during their clinical practices, in patient-centered care. Qualifications include: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational therapy from accredited occupational therapy program. Minimum 8 years' experience (at least 5 years in setting preferred). Clinical instructor or supervisory experience within the past 2 years. Active Maryland License, nationally recognized certification (i.e. AOTA clinical specialty, CLT, CHT, CMT, etc.), CLT from Klose or Norton for lymphedema therapists. Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Work Schedule: Employment Type: Full-time Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week Typical Daily Schedule: flexible schedule available Shift Type: Day/Evening Shift Differential Eligible: No $10,000 sign-on bonus over 3 installments (paid at 90 days, 1 year, & 2 years of hire date). Current AHC employees are not eligible for a sign-on bonus who are transferring from one entity to another and/or transferring within their entity. Employees that have terminated their employment with AHC are not eligible for a sign-on bonus prior to six months of returning if hired for a position offering a sign-on bonus. Pay Range: $39.96 - $59.94 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Free Employee parking Medical, Prescrip #J-18808-Ljbffr adventisthealthcare