Certified Hand Therapist - CHT - OT - Timonium

Description: Job Summary:

Responsible for occupational therapy management of members under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures. In addition, Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring, and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also, accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and consultative member care through a variety of modalities, including in-person, telephonic, and/or video-based services.


• Provides consultation and mentoring to the occupational therapy staff in general practice and their specific area of specialization.


• Provides education to occupational therapists through formal and informal education in their specific specialty both locally and regionally.


• Assists in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care to members.


• For their area of specialty, acts as a consultant to staff members for the management of member s and is a resource for on-going, professional development of the staff in their specialty.


• Assesses staff competencies, clinical judgment, education, and training needs in their specialty.


• Provide leadership to the department, supervise COTAs, students, and support staff to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Occupational Therapy.


• Provides clinical direction to staff in role as senior staff.


• Assumes responsibility for the management of high volume of patients, including those with complex problems or special needs in their area of specialty.


• Aids the Lead Therapist/Rehabilitation Manager as needed and covers for the Lead Therapists/Rehabilitation Manager when those individuals are unavailable.


• Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the region if appropriate.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of full-time practice experience in the area of specialty practice required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters or doctoral degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent required.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  

• Occupational Therapist License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
  

• Occupational Therapist License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
  

• Occupational Therapist License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  

• National Provider Identifier
  

• PECOS Enrollment within 1 months of hire
  

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  

Additional Requirements:

• Foreign trained therapists must meet the education requirements for licensure in all states in which they will potentially practice.
• Completion of a post graduate degree from an accredited university with a specialty focus such as an advanced practice masters or doctoral degree relevant to occupational therapy. Entry-level or transition degrees are not acceptable.
• OR Completion of a fellowship such as the AOTA Fellowship Program (formerly known as the AOTA Residency Program)
• OR attainment of a well-recognized, intensive certification in a specialty area such as Certified Hand Therapist, AOTA Board Certification, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, Seating and Mobility Specialist, Assistive Technology Practitioner, or another rigorous program.
• OR has obtained a certificate from an accredited body or organization in a subject matter that is pertinent to our member population and is clinically based.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and problem-solving abilities in the clinic and to our members.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the criteria for professional practice.
• Successfully able to perform all core physical therapy competencies.
• Demonstrates leadership in project management, teaching, clinical instructor for students, committee membership.
• Evidence of involvement in staff development and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: Maryland,Timonium,Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-MAS-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM MED CTR - Physical Therapy - 1808
Pay Range: $96800 - $125180 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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