Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) to become a part of our dedicated team at Union Memorial Hospital .

The Occupational Therapist will deliver comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients. This includes conducting screenings and evaluations, developing treatment plans, implementing treatments, reassessing and revising plans, re-evaluating patients, planning for discharge, and maintaining accurate documentation. Additionally, the Occupational Therapist will engage in program planning and protocol development as needed, contributing to the team’s objectives.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluation services, which include reviewing relevant historical data, performing specific assessments, and making recommendations based on documented results. Communicate evaluation outcomes and treatment plans to patients and their families, involving them in the goal-setting process.

• Exhibit expertise in executing treatment protocols based on evaluation results, patient conditions, and the changing healthcare landscape. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals as necessary. Identify and document any changes in the patient’s condition that may require adjustments to the care plan or additional medical/rehabilitation consultations.

• Ensure thorough discharge planning and follow-up care. Document and charge for patient care activities accurately and promptly, reflecting the patient’s care journey, including a focused initial evaluation/plan of care that sets baseline goals, clear daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluations.

• Demonstrate effective time management skills and meet productivity standards. Maintain an accurate schedule. Show a professional commitment to facilitating seamless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and empathetic behaviors in a patient-centered environment.

• Proactively seek and direct continuing education for personal and organizational growth and competency. Act as a clinical instructor for students and assist in the orientation and mentoring of new staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Licensure in Maryland, the District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia as required for your specific location(s).

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

This position offers a salary range of: USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 per year.