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Occupational Therapist

Randallstown, MD

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its acute care unit serving adult and geriatric patients. This is a full-time position with a 14-week contract.

Schedule & Staffing

  • Day shift: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (5 × 8-hour shifts)
  • Occasional weekend coverage
  • No on-call requirement
  • One pre-approved time-off request permitted per contract
  • Orientation: approximately 40 hours (one week)

Clinical Scope

You will provide occupational therapy services to acutely ill patients with diverse diagnoses, including:

  • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) rehabilitation
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
  • Hip fractures and total hip replacements
  • Knee injuries and total knee replacements
  • Upper-extremity conditions and other neurological disorders

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional, adaptive equipment, and cognitive assessments
  • Perform assessments and reassessments as needed
  • Provide patient and family education
  • Assist with lifting, transfers, and safety planning
  • Float within the facility as needed to meet patient care demands

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of acute hospital experience
  • Valid Maryland OT state license (or compact license) at time of submission
  • BLS certification
  • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Dress Code

Wine/burgundy scrubs