Acute Care OT: Restore Function, Plan Care, Lead Discharge

MedStar Health; Parkton (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) to join the team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Maryland. The OT will screen, evaluate, plan and implement treatment, re‑assess and revise plans, and participate in discharge planning and documentation for patients receiving acute care OT services.

The role requires collaboration with a care team, accurate scheduling, and involvement in program planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Maryland, DC, and/or Virginia licensure as necessary for your location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support).

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of historical information and assessments, and determines recommendations with results documented.
• Explains findings and treatment plan to patient and family and includes them in goal setting.
• Examines changes in condition and modifies plan of care; completes discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Documents and charges for patient care; maintains legible notes and progress summaries; manages scheduling and productivity.
• Mentors students, assists with orientation of new staff, volunteers, and technicians.

Education

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

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) to join the team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Maryland. The OT will screen, evaluate, plan and implement treatment, re‑assess and revise plans, and participate in discharge planning and documentation for patients receiving acute care OT services.

The role requires collaboration with a care team, accurate scheduling, and involvement in program planning.