MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Occupational Therapist OT - Acute Care

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral) from an accredited institution.
  • Valid licensure in Maryland, DC, and/or Virginia as needed.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

  • Provide thorough evaluations and document findings.
  • Implement treatment protocols based on individual patient assessments.
  • Conduct timely discharge planning and ensure accurate patient care documentation.
  • Manage time efficiently and maintain productivity goals.
  • Engage in professional development through continuing education and mentoring activities.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development and continuing education.
  • Opportunities to serve as a clinical instructor for students and new staff.
  • Flexible work scheduling to enhance patient access to care.
Full Job Description
About the Job

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.

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

USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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