Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick Memorial Hospital
$1,246-2,200/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Location: Frederick, Maryland
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join a supportive, fast-paced team in an acute care setting. This role offers autonomy and flexibility in managing your day and patient care, with a diverse caseload including neurological, behavioral health, orthopedic, post-surgical, and critical care patients.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Minimal weekend requirement: One weekend day per month
- Holiday rotation: One major and one minor holiday per year
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven occupational therapy services
- Accurately document care using a web-based EMR system
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans
- Meet clinical, departmental, and regulatory standards
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Maryland
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experienced clinician
Preferred Attributes
- Passionate about collaborative, patient-first care
- Values continuing education and professional growth
- Believes in personalized, one-on-one care
- Team player who values long-term patient relationships
Specialty & Experience
- Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy (Occupational Therapy)
- Years of Experience: Not explicitly required; new graduates are welcome
- Prior travel experience: Not required
Work Environment
- Diverse caseload with opportunities to develop skills across multiple patient populations
- Supportive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and compassion
- Tools and resources provided to help you succeed
Additional Information
- BLS/BCLS certification required
- Emphasis on a positive, inclusive workplace culture
This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking a dynamic acute care contract role with a supportive team and diverse patient population.
Facility
Frederick Memorial Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Frederick Memorial Hospital
- 1:2 Patient ratioVerified by 20 Vivian users
- Short Term Acute Care
- 233 beds
Frederick, MD
About
A historic city and site of an important Civil War battlefield, Frederick, Maryland, is still important militarily today. Frederick is home to the United States Army's Fort Detrick, a major research and development center providing critical technology, medical research and other advancements to all branches of the military. Beautiful and feature-filled, Cunningham Falls State Park, Gambrill State Park and Monocacy National Battlefield all draw outdoor enthusiasts from the surrounding areas. Maryland Crab Cake Company, the Tasting Room and the Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery serve up authentic Maryland cuisine in Frederick, tempting the tastebuds of everyone who visits. For big-city excitement every day of the week, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are less than an hour away.
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