Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. You will provide comprehensive OT services, including evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing re-assessment to support patient recovery and discharge planning.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in program development, and maintain accurate documentation to ensure high-quality patient care within a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification recommended by candidate.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy (BS/MS/OTD) from an accredited program.
• Current state OT license for Maryland/DC/VA as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and document results, including goals with patient/family input.
• Implement evidence-based therapy plans and adjust as patient condition changes.
• Complete discharge planning and timely documentation of care.
• Manage schedule efficiently and maintain patient access to care with empathy.
• Provide mentorship and orientation to new staff, students, and technicians.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

OT licensure MD/DC/VA

Job description

About The Job

MedStar Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at

MedStar Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at MedStar Union Memorial 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

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure as necessary for your specific location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.