Research Study Occupational Therapist

The CAPABLE Care + Connect program seeks a Research Study Occupational Therapist (OT) with older adult experience to join our research study team. The research study seeks to adapt the existing CAPABLE program for older adults who are in home-based primary care (JHOME) who are at risk for or experiencing social isolation. This role will work under the direction of the research study Principal Investigator (Dr. Thomas Cudjoe), in collaboration with the Lead CAPABLE Registered Nurse.

The OT will implement the CAPABLE Care + Connect study protocol after completion of the required training through Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing CAPABLE on-line training. The CAPABLE Care + Connect program consists of up to six OT home visits over 4–5 months. The OT will work with CAPABLE Care + Connect participants to understand goals and assess and implement strategies. The OT meets with participants in the family’s home. The OT uses training and motivational interviewing techniques to conduct a comprehensive interview to identify and prioritize issues that matter to the participants. These goals become the foundation for brainstorming and action plan development and implementation. The OT documents the participants’ own goals in up to 3 Action Plans and creates a Work Order for the Handy Worker.

The OT interacts and communicates with the CAPABLE Care + Connect Nurse (RN) and other team members as needed to ensure close collaboration throughout the research study.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive, semi-structured interview and home environmental assessment to identify issues related to ADLs, IADLs, home safety, independence, and other topics as prioritized by the older adult.
Work with the participant to observe functional performance for safety, efficiency, and difficulty. Also, assess the presence of environmental barriers for each targeted area.
Based on participant identified goals, develop a prioritized work order to include home modifications, repairs, and necessary items that will help the participant meet their goals. This includes communicating with the handy worker.
Engage participants in problem-solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors that may impact function.
Coach and guide the participant in building self-efficacy and confidence.
Reinforce brainstorming techniques, strategic thinking, and more independent problem-solving to promote the ability to live at home and in the community.
Provide education and resources to address future needs and the participant’s priorities.
Maintain and manage equipment used by study participants (inventory, order, transport) and direct/monitor handy worker activities according to the work orders.
Communicate with the RN, Handy Worker, and other team members on a regular basis (team meetings every 2 weeks; weekly updates via email).
Document visits timely and thoroughly in database system.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in OT or related discipline.
Current licensure from MD Board of Occupational Therapy.
One year experience as a licensed OT required
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting home environmental assessments.
Experience working with older adults in the home setting.
Ability to work from a collaborative, client-centered model.
Willingness and ability to implement a protocol and balance with clinical judgment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Able to commute to Baltimore/surrounding county areas to participant homes.

Classified Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Study Occupational Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $33.12 - $58.10 HRLY ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday (up to 20hrs per week)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing
Department name: Research Administration
Personnel area: School of Nursing

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information.

Johns Hopkins strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The seasonal flu vaccine requirement remains unchanged. Exceptions may be provided under certain circumstances. Click here for more information..

Research Study Occupational Therapist