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Occupational Therapist - Full Time
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$93,577 / year median in Maryland
-10% projected decline
Job Description
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
- Active Maryland Occupational Therapist state license required to start the position.
- CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required.
- Current or willingness to obtain Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential.
- Experience fabricating, adjusting, and fitting upper extremity orthoses; caseload focused on orthopedic upper extremity/hand-based care.
- Experience and proficiency working with electronic medical records and standard office/computer applications. Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits (medical/dental noted as covered 100%).
- Quarterly webinars featuring physicians and therapists.
- Organization-hosted in-person continuing education courses.
- Generous continuing education budget for personalized courses and content.