Occupational Therapist (Outpatient-Broadway Location) $2500 Hiring Incentive - Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
About the Job
Overview
The Occupational Therapist II will perform evaluation and subsequent planning, execution, and supervision of therapy programs for persons with sensory motor or neuromotor dysfunction. The Occupational Therapist will participate in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary training programs for affiliating students, staff, and community agencies, clinical supervision of Occupational Therapy (OT) students, COTAs, and volunteers/aides, and maintain appropriate patient records. The Occupational Therapist II develops and/or coordinates patient and staff education programs within area of specialty and assures continuity in clinical and patient education programs and demonstrates leadership and high level of expertise in their specialty area. Has the potential to participate in clinical research within specialty area.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Written approval of short term career trajectory which defines areas of clinical/research/admin interest
- Must possess and maintain licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Maryland.
- Successful completion of national registration exam.
- *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by the Institute.
- *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy with a minimum basic Masters in Occupational Therapy.
.EXPERIENCE:
- Three years’ licensed OT experience with a focus on population served at Kennedy Krieger, with a minimum of two years of pediatric/rehab specialty.
Benefits
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.
EOE/M/F/D/V
