Occupational Therapist - Acute PRN

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist to join MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The OT screens, evaluates, and treats patients, planning discharges and documenting progress. You will participate in program planning, protocol development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to support patient goals.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, professional growth, and contribution to department and hospital objectives in a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as Occupational Therapist in DC
• 1–2 years clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients; set goals with patient and family.
• Implement and adjust treatment plans; consult with other professionals as needed.
• Complete discharge planning and document care clearly.
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement.
• Serve as clinical instructor and mentor for students and staff.

Skills

Clinical experience (rehabilitation/AC

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

As an Acute Care OT, you will be responsible for screening and evaluation, treatment implementation, treatment reassessment and revision, patient/client reevaluation, discharge planning, and documentation. As requested, you will participate in program planning and protocol development to support 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".

Primary Duties:

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history 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 in light of 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. Is timely and punctual for meetings. 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. Demonstrates flexibility to work at a variety of settings based on the departments needs and patient volume. Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to your role.
• 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:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Maintains necessary continuing education for licensure.
• 1-2 years clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care.
• DC (District of Columbia) licensure or eligibility.
• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification required within 90 days.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.