Job Description

MedStar Health is looking for  an Inpatient  Occupational Therapist   t o join  our  team !

The Occupational Therapist  provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to 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.  The Occupational Therapy Assistant  provides occupational therapy services to patients including treatment, training, and equipment recommendations under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist according to the state requirements of which the provider is practicing.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro  re gion, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next  great career move!

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).

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