Occupational Therapist (OT) - Behavioral Health

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Occupational Therapist Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who is responsible for performing Occupational Therapy services for inpatients and/or outpatients. The Occupational Therapist is involved in assisting the Supervisor in compiling reports, data, etc. The therapist is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, splinting, patient and community relations, education, implementation and delivery of occupational therapy services to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Occupational Therapist Position Requirements

Education

• B.S. or M.S. from Accredited OT school, Current Maryland and/or Delaware Licensure.
• Licensure requires 12 continuing education contact hours per 1 year.
• CPR certification.

Experience

• Previous Experience Preferred.

Occupational Therapist Schedule

• Expected to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work in an emergency.

Occupational Therapist Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts):

• Health:  Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
• Wealth:  Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
• Growth:  $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
• Balance:  Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
• Income Protection & Leave:  Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
• Life & Security:  Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more

Salary range:

$37.87

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$58.71

Commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who is responsible for performing Occupational Therapy services for inpatients and/or outpatients Behavioral Health. Occupational Therapist will be doing therapeutic group, educational groups, treatment planning, discharge planning in collaboration with patient’s family or support system. The therapist is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, treatment planning, splinting, patient and community relations, education, implementation, and delivery of occupational therapy services to ensure positive patient outcomes. Services will be rendered in Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient programs at TidalHealth.

Position Requirements

Education

• B.S. or M.S. from Accredited OT school, Current Maryland Licensure.
• Licensure requires 12 continuing education contact hours per 1 year.
• CPR certification.

Experience

• Previous Experience Preferred.

Mental Demands

• Uses knowledge and judgment needed to meet the treatment needs of patients and families.
• Often works under the pressure of time and accuracy in accomplishing patient care.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.

Responsibilities for Assets

• Works with numerous expensive and complex instruments.
• Reports maintenance needs promptly and is responsible for annual calibration.

Contact with others

• Has almost constant contact with patients and families requiring skill in communication, motivation, and teaching.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships both inter and intra-departmentally.

Work Schedule

• Expected to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work in an emergency.