Occupational Therapist Sr. (OT), Day Shift, Acute Care Therapy

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer retirement contribution

Subsidized childcare

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare in Silver Spring, Maryland is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist Sr. to join White Oak Medical Center. The successful candidate will provide therapy interventions, supervise aides, and take part in patient evaluations. This full-time position requires at least a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, a minimum of five years of relevant experience, and an active Maryland License. The role offers a collaborative environment focusing on patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience, 3 years in acute care settings preferred.
• Active Maryland License and CPR certification required.
• Experience in clinical mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy intervention based on patient evaluations and care plans.
• Perform initial examinations to establish diagnoses and plans of care.
• Supervise patient care activities of assigned aides and volunteers.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Clinical Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Occupational Therapist Sr. for Acute Care Therapy who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Provides, or directs and supervises, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues occupational therapy services.
• Performs an initial examination and evaluation to establish a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• The occupational therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up or referral. The occupational therapist discontinishes intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the occupational therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy.
• Responsible for individual and assigned hospital performance improvement, program development and professional development activities.
• Communicates, coordinates and documents all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team. Supervises and directs the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
• Manages schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and informs management of any issues with caseload management.
• Attends team meetings and effectively communicates patient status, using the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.
• Educates and provides consultation to consumers, healthcare professionals, students and the public regarding the purposes and benefits of therapy. Mentors and supports students during their clinical practices, in patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience (At least 3 years within setting preferred).
• Clinical mentoring experience.
• Active Maryland License, AHA HCP CPR, nationally recognized certification (e.g. AOTA clinical specialty, CLT, CHT, CMT, etc.).

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Hours per Week: 40 hrs./week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Either Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: 1 weekend shift per month
• Holiday Requirements: Required follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: No

Pay Range: $39.96 - $59.94

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

FLSA Classification: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits and About the Organization

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1 year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who wish to request accommodations should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Vaccination and Drug Policy

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination. Tobacco use is addressed per policy; exceptions may apply as required by law.