Neurological Resident Occupational Therapist

About this Job :

MedStar Health is looking for a Neurology Resident Occupational Therapist to join our team at Med S tar National Rehabilitation Network !

Our innovative approach to advancing Occupational Therapy integrates advanced clinical skills with ongoing research and teaching OT (Occupational Therapy) students, patients, clinicians, and other health care professionals. Residency graduates will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention skills for individuals with neurologic disorders including stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury. In collaboration with Trinity Washington University and MedStar's Rehabilitation research program, Residents will demonstrate excellence in evidence-based clinical care. Furthermore, residents will be prepared to apply for AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation. This program aligns with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital's mission to provide exceptional patient care, lead rehabilitation research, and dedication to the education and training of rehabilitation professionals. Residents will complete three clinical rotations, each for four months, at an acute care facility, inpatient stroke and TBI unit, and inpatient SCI unit. Residents will also have opportunities to work with and observe outpatient neurologic clinics to experience the continuum of care. Throughout the year, Residents will work at Trinity Washington University as adjunct faculty and with a mentor in the Neuroscience Research Center at NRH to integrate education and research into clinical practice.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, 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 :

Performs evaluations, creates treatment plans, provides HEP, and plans discharge for Neurologic population utilizing best practices.

Initiates, discusses, and completes all required didactic modules assigned, timely and independently.

Develops research question and completes study to get a result.

Participates in advocacy and leadership activities as prescribed.

Qualifications :

Graduate from ACOTE accredited master's Level Program or above.

Must be licensed in the District Neurologic experience preferred of Columbia.

Member of AOTA.

Neurological experience preferred.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 / Yr.