Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health Part Time

MedStar Health; Cherry Valley (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist to join MedStar Montgomery Medical Center on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). The role involves evaluating and treating patients aged 13 and older referred by physicians, within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and monitor progress across care levels.

The candidate must hold an OT license in Maryland, maintain licensure and certifications, and demonstrate strong communication skills to educate patients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• New graduate with minimum 1 year experience preferred; mental health experience preferred.
• OT licensure in Maryland required; CPR certification within 90 days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats referred patients using appropriate assessment tools and communicates findings.
• Formulates treatment plans and goals with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provides patient education to support growth and responsibility; plans group sessions with staff.
• Maintains documentation and department knowledge sharing with other teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

AMHC Clinicians View

Chart View

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Part‑time (16 hours per week) Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!

As a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats physician referred patients in all levels of care ages 13 years or older.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical: Evaluates and treats referred patients using appropriate assessment tools and communicates findings via written and oral report. Formulates appropriate treatment plans and goals for all patients assessed in conjunction with AMHC Interdisciplinary Team. Supports the patient by providing education that leads towards growth and personal responsibility. Plans group treatment sessions with other staff and processes the group at its conclusions. Updates other professionals regarding patients' progress and collaboratively plans patient's course of treatment. Observes and documents patient activities in the medical record in a timely accurate and concise manner. Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Team: Acts as a departmental and hospital resource through informal leadership and technical expertise. Acts as a mentor to others on team and in AMHC. Participates in the orientation of new staff members assists with supervision of students and volunteers as needed
• Development: Maintains current knowledge certification and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Maintains compliance with Code 10 training Completes all mandatory requirements certifications and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR License PPD Competencies Age Specifics etc.)
• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required

Experience

• New graduate with minimum 1 year experience preferred
• Experience with mental health preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• OT - Occupational Therapist licensure in Maryland required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read write speak and comprehend English.
• Basic Computer skills to perform data entry
• Computerized clinical information systems such as AMHC database Clinicians View and Chart View
• HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.