Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care

About this Job:

Monday, Thursday, Friday (Part Time)
MedStar Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at

MedStar Harbor Hospital

!

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include 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

re gion,

also recognized as one of the ‘Healthiest Maryland Businesses‘. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

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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 new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure as necessary for your specific location(s).

American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.