Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health Part Time

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. The role involves evaluating and treating patients 13+ in a collaborative interdisciplinary team within a large healthcare system.

The position is part-time (16 hours per week) with licensure in Maryland, required CPR within 90 days, and a background in mental health is preferred. Duties include education, documentation, and program development alongside staff and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• OT licensure in Maryland required; CPR within 90 days required (AHA/Red Cross).
• New graduate with minimum 1 year experience preferred; experience with mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats referred patients using appropriate assessment tools; documents findings and progress.
• Forms treatment plans and goals with the interdisciplinary team; educates patients for growth and responsibility.
• Plans group treatment sessions and coordinates care with staff; updates colleagues on progress.
• Maintains documentation, equipment, and supplies; ensures timely chart updates.
• Mentor responsibilities to staff and supervision of students/volunteers as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.