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Kennedy Krieger

Non-profit pediatric neurodevelopmental care provider

Occupational Therapist 4

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBeltsville, MD, USA$95.3k - $111.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree is required, or a basic master's degree in Occupational Therapy; a master's degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
  • Five years of licensed Occupational Therapy experience is required.
  • Experience in pediatrics and school-based treatment is preferred but not required.
  • The individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups served, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and some adult populations with disabilities.
  • The individual must be able to provide program development, evaluation, and performance-improvement measures within the school program area.
  • The individual must be eligible for licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in Maryland.
  • PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department according to program requirements; the employee must achieve and maintain certification at Practitioner level or higher for PCM, with Practitioner II highly preferred, within the departmental policy timeline.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and plan and execute programs for children with neuro-motor, sensory integration, autism, developmental delay, and emotional disturbances.
  • Be responsible for at least one major clinical component, including scheduling, development, program implementation and supervision, and quality assurance.
  • Screen, evaluate, and treat students per their IEP.
  • Supervise fieldwork students, occupational therapists, and assistants.
  • Maintain written documentation, including student reports, progress notes, billing, and IEP documentation according to school procedures and Maryland OT guidelines.
  • Instruct parents and caregivers in home therapy techniques to encourage generalization of skills.
  • Participate in the interdisciplinary orientation and teaching programs of the school.
  • Assist in developing school documentation and clinical policies and procedures specific to program areas.
  • Assist in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
  • Participate in planning and executing programs for personal and professional growth and development.
  • Maintain appropriate student and department records.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures; conduct performance appraisals, set goals, administer progressive discipline, coordinate work and leave schedules, and address day-to-day workplace interventions and problem resolution.
  • Be responsible for at least one specific clinical, research, or administrative component within the department.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
  • Experience in pediatrics and school-based treatment is preferred but not required.
  • PCM Practitioner II certification is highly preferred.

About the Company

Kennedy Krieger

Non-profit pediatric neurodevelopmental care provider

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a non-profit affiliated with Johns Hopkins that helps children and young adults with developmental disabilities and brain, spinal cord, or musculoskeletal disorders. It combines patient care, special education, research, and professional training delivered through interdisciplinary teams, inpatient units, more than 55 outpatient clinics, and home, community, and school-based programs. It stands out by offering medical care alongside education and community services under one umbrella with a strong Johns Hopkins link and coordinated, team-based care across settings. Its goal is to improve quality of life for its patients through comprehensive, coordinated care, education, research, and training.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$2M
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
Founded
1937

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