Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRN

MedStar Health; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 74,214 - 134,596; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.

The role emphasizes comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

Requires Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT, DC licensure or eligibility, and BLS within 90 days of hire. Salary range reflects a competitive PRN role within the MedStar system.

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 within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation services and document results with patient and family; incorporate goals.
• Implement treatment protocols based on evaluation; consult with other professionals as needed.
• Complete discharge planning and timely documentation of care and progression.
• Demonstrate time management and maintain an accurate schedule; support frictionless access to care.
• Serve as clinical instructor and mentor for students, new staff, and volunteers.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Mentoring/education

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

DC OT licensure or eligibility

BLS (AHA/ARC) within 90 days

Job description

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

Primary Duties:

• Providesevaluation services including review of pertinenthistoricalinformation, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatmentplantopatientand family and incorporatespatientand family in the goals setting.
• Demonstratesproficiencyin implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consultswith 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.
• Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care. Accurately andtimelydocuments and charges for patient care activitiesconsideringour evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation/plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals, legible daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurateschedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless 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.Assistswith orientation and mentoring ofnew staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• District of Columbia (DC)OTlicensureor 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.