Occupational Therapist

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring an Occupational Therapist!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Staff Occupational Therapist provides specific occupational therapy services aimed at assisting the patient in regaining an optimal level of function in activities of daily living, fine motor abilites, functional transfers, and cognitive/perceptual skills. The Staff Occupational Therapist provides individualized care based upon the needs of the patient and family. Works in a collaberative environment with various members of hospital staff.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in acute care hospital services to work on weekends
• Minimum of 2 years of experience is acute care hospital setting unless required to work weekends as denoted above

License Requirements:

• Meet all requirements of The Maryland State Board of OT Examiners, and be licensed by this regulatory agency with an OTR license.

Certification Requirements:

• Level C CPR certification for healthcare providers

Age Specific Care Provided For:

• Neonates
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Other Requirements:

• Acute care rehab services: ADL treatment, therapeutic exercises, orthotic fabrication and monitoring, cognitive and perceptual activities, occupational assessment and retraining, prosthetic training.
• Must be able to type 30 WPM.
• Must have clear understanding of medical/rehabilitation language and abbreviations.
• Must be able to fulfill all State requirements of attending continuing education courses to meet CEU requirements for licensure.
• Must utilize proper body mechanics in the transfer and transport of patients.
• Must lift 50# floor to knuckle and replace to floor with correct body mechanics.
• Must be able to lift 10# overhead to 62" off floor.

Min

USD $37.75/Hr.

Max

USD $67.95/Hr.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and "catch up" provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.