Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT)

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health i

looking for

an

Acute Care

Occupational Therapist

to join our

team

at

MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

The ideal candidate will show professional competency as a general practitioner of Occupational Therapy, independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and excellent verbal and oral communication skills.

As

an

Acute Care OT

, you will

be responsible for

initial

assessment, re-assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation,

reporting,

and documentation of all referred patients within departmental and professional standards. Serves as a resource in

specified

area of expertise. Participates in organizing educational activities and special projects and

facilitates

staff development.

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 : Provides

effective and efficient care duties as it relates to respective clinical service, following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice

, including

evaluation / re-evaluation, treatment planning and implementation and resultant documentation. Implements plans that will achieve the outlined goals and administers individual treatment as ordered and consistent with rehab goals,

determines

equipment

needs

and

assists

the patient in obtaining assistive devices / adaptive equipment and wheelchairs, instructs and trains patients and their families and

is responsible for

daily maintenance of the therapy areas and equipment.

Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize outcome and safety and accesses information for patient care.

aintains

accurate

and

timely

documentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions, writes legible progress notes or other documentation which accurately reflects treatment received and accurately reports type of services provided to each patient daily on billing sheets and

submits

them

in a timely manner

Participates in department / service / team specific decision making and problem solving that

impacts

patient care,

participates

in team conferences and family conferences as

appropriate

, collaborates interventions with other team members towards an interdisciplinary approach and actively

participates

in general staff and team meetings.

Identifies

opportunities for process improvement that

impacts

patient care and

identifies

opportunities to expand supplies and equipment to enhance patient treatment options.

Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth, takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and serves as a resource and preceptor for new employee and student orientation in specialty areas for occupational therapy service and

team-based

activities.

Participates in development and implementation of goals / objectives for the program area as delegated by Clinical Supervisor or Management,

participates

in-services and continuing education programs through development, and presentation for staff / students and

participates

in clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and improvement implementation to assure

optimal

functioning of service area.

Participates in peer review, program

evaluation

and quality improvement activities regularly and for special projects assigned and supervises OT students and volunteers.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree, Certificate

or

master's degree in occupational therapy

Maintains necessary continuing education for licensure.

1-2 years Clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care.

DC (District of Columbia)

licensure or

eligibility

BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $38.48 - $62.52