Occupational Therapist - PRN

MedStar Health; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist for MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in the Washington, DC area. The role requires evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge with documentation to support ongoing recovery.

Qualified candidates hold an OT degree from an accredited program, and DC OT licensure with CPR/BLS/NRP within 90 days. The position is paid at $65.00 per hour and offers flexible PRN scheduling within a leading

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the District of Columbia (DC).
• CPR/BLS/NRP for healthcare providers within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive OT evaluation including history review, assessments, and documentation of results.
• Implements treatment protocols based on evaluations and patient needs, consulting with other professionals as needed.
• Completes discharge planning and accurate documentation of care, plans, and progress.

Education

Accredited OT program

DC OT licensure

Job description

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

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro re gion, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history 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 in light of 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. Is timely and punctual for meetings. 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. Demonstrates flexibility to work at a variety of settings based on the department's needs and patient volume.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities as appropriate to your role. Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. 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.

Minimal QualificationsEducation

• Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy required.
• Occupational Therapist licensure in District of Columbia (DC).
• 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.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $65.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.