Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health Part Time

MedStar Health; Clarksburg (MD); Vor Ort; USD 49.000 - 89.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health is seeking a Part-time Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Clarksburg, MD. The role involves evaluating and treating patients aged 13+ with physician referrals, within an interdisciplinary team.

The position supports ongoing education, licensure maintenance, and compliance with hospital policies. CPR certification within 90 days and Maryland OT licensure are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• New graduate with minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Experience with mental health preferred.
• OT licensure in Maryland required.
• CPR certification required by AHA/Red Cross within 90 days.

Aufgaben

• Evaluates and treats referred patients using assessment tools and documents findings.
• Develops treatment plans and goals with the interdisciplinary team; provides patient education.
• Plans group treatment sessions and coordinates with staff to monitor progress.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation in medical records; maintains equipment and supplies.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Clinical documentation

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

AMHC Clinicians View

Chart View

Jobbeschreibung

About this 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.