Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRN

MedStar Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 74,214 - 134,596; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join the team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in the Baltimore-Washington area. The OT provides comprehensive therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning, with documentation that reflects patient progress and outcomes.

The role involves collaborating with the care team, using established protocols, and supporting program planning and staff mentoring as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• DC OT licensure or ability to obtain before starting in the role.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including screening, assessment, and documentation of results.
• Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient/family and includes them in goal setting.
• Delivers treatment protocols and adjusts plan based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Performs discharge planning and follow-up care with timely documentation of care.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

DC OT licensure or ability to obtain before beginning in the role

Job description

About this Job

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital!

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation. The Occupational Therapist participates , as requested, in program planning and protocol development and assists 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 historical 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 considering 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. 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.

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

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

District of Columbia (DC) OT licensure or ability to obtain before beginning in the role.

American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS (Basic Life Support) within 90 days of hire.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.