Occupational Therapist OT - Outpatient Neuro

About this Job:

MedStar Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Neuro. to join our team at

Therapy - McLean

! We are looking for professional competency as a general practitioner in occupational therapy, independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and the ability to work in a team environment.
The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation. The Occupational Therapist

participates , as requested, in program planning and protocol development and

assists

the team in meeting established goals.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move!
Primary Duties:
Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment

plan

to

patient

and family and incorporates

patient

and family in the goals setting.
Demonstrates

proficiency

in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.

Consults

with other healthcare professionals as

indicated . Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.
Completes

appropriate discharge

planning and follow-up care. Accurately and

timely

documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused

initial

evaluation/plan of care that

establishes

baseline and goals, legible daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage

an accurate

schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.
Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students.

Assists

with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree,

Master’s

degree, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure

required

as

deemed

necessary for your specific location(s).
and American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.