Occupational Therapist OT - Hand Therapy

About this Job :

MedStar Health is looking foran Occupational Therapist to join our team at MHPT @ Loch Raven - Ortho & Hand ! We are looking forprofessional competency as a general practitioner in occupational therapy,independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and theabilityto work in a team environment.

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 Therapistparticipates, asrequested, in program planning and protocol development andassiststhe team in meeting established goals.

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 :

Providesevaluation services including review of pertinenthistoricalinformation, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatmentplantopatientand family and incorporatespatientand family in the goals setting.

Demonstratesproficiencyin implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.Consultswith other healthcare professionals asindicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and / or the need for medical / rehabilitation consultation.

Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care. Accurately andtimelydocuments and charges for patient care activitiesconsideringour evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation / plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals, legible daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.

Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurateschedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless 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.Assistswith orientation and mentoring ofinexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications :

Bachelorsdegree,Mastersdegree,or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapyfroman accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and / or Virginia licensurerequiredasdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).

and American Heart AssociationsBLS (Basic Life Support)for Healthcare ProvidersCPR(Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)certification.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $72,758.00 - USD $130,041.00 / Yr.

Required

Preferred

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