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MEDSTAR HEALTH

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehab

MEDSTAR HEALTH, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for

an

Occupational Therapist

IP

t

o

join

our

team

at

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

!The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include 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).

This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041