Inpatient Occupational Therapist

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health i

s

looking for

an

Inpatient

Occupational Therapist

to join our

team

at Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital

!

The ideal candidate will be a

licensed Occupational Therapist with

a high level

of problem-solving skills, the ability to work cohesively within a team environment

and

excellent verbal and oral communication skills.As an Inpatient Occupational Therapist, you will

be responsible for

initial

evaluation, reevaluation, 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

evidence-based

care.

Provides

patient care duties as it relates to occupational therapy following accreditation guidelines, licensing regulations, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice to inc

luding

evaluation/re-evaluation, treatment plan

nin

g,

DME (Durable Medical Equipment)

recommendations and discharge planning.

Provides

education to and training to patients and their families/caregivers. Accesses

appropriate additional

information for individualized patient care. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize effective and safe outcomes. Completes

accurate

and

timely

documentation. Maintains

accurate

and

timely

documentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions.

Ensures documentation reflects need for acute rehab level of care to include patient/ family education, training, treatment intensity and duration. Follows Medstar N

ational Rehabilitation

Hospital

documentation policy and writes legible comprehensive conference reports, patient flowsheets, time off checklists and all other written documents

in a timely manner

. Completes outcome data according to department guidelines.

Maintains

accurate

schedules for all patients and professional activities. Utilizes professional communication in decision making and problem solving, consistently communicates & conducts self in a professional manner and uses written, verbal, and non-verbal communication,

appropriate to

the specific audience.

Actively

participates

in general staff and team meetings and communicates opportunities for process improvement that

impacts

patient care and operations. 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 for the Occupational Therapy Service and

team-based

activities.

Participates in development and implementation of goals and

objectives

for the program area as delegated by Clinical Supervisor or Management. Participates in in services and continuing education programs. Disseminates continuing education information to staff and students. Participates in ongoing clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and process improvement to assure

optimal

functioning of service area and

participates

in peer review, program evaluation, and process improvement activities on a regular basis and for special projects.

Assists

in developing,

revising,

or reviewing treatment guidelines in specialty

areas

as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor or Management and serves as Clinical Instructor for OT/COTA students and volunteers.

Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

Bachelor's, Certificate, basic level

.

Master's degree or entry level Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Professional competency as a general practitioner of occupational therapy.

Demonstrated independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.

May be developing advanced level competencies in one or more aspects of occupational therapy.

DC (District of Columbia) licensure or eligibility

.

BLS (Basic Life Support)

.

Thisposition has a hiring range of $72,758.40 - $166,795.20

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