Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Acute Care Therapy

Occupational Therapist

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an Occupational Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As an Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Performs an initial examination and evaluation to establish a impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Provides, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care.
• The occupational therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes.
• Communicates, coordinates and documents all aspects of patient management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention.
• Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management.
• Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status.
• Responsible for individual professional development activities.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from accredited occupational therapy program.
• 1-year site specific preferred.
• Active Maryland License, AHA HCP CPR, CLT from Klose or Norton for lymphedema therapists.

Work Schedule:

This position is per diem at a rate of $60/hr for weekend shifts. (Option to select additional weekday shifts at $50/hr)

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week

Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00a-4:30p

Shift Type: Day

Weekend Requirements: 2 weekend days per month

Holiday Requirements: Follow Company calendar

Pay Range: If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.