PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for an Acute Care OT Clinician I to join
our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center! We are looking for
demonstrated professional competency as a general practitioner of
Occupational Therapy and demonstrated independent use of varied
evaluation and treatment approaches, as well as excellent verbal
and oral communication skills. -As an Acute Care OT Clinician I,
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. Maintains 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). -
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others
well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an
inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel
valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise
through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each
other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective
team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high
associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national
benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are
committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to
build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense
of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care
delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of
the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay,
generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits,
retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest
healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there
are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your
aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation,
and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses,
residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical
associates working in a variety of settings across our health
system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based
locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and
highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown
University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not
only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the
continuing education, professional development, and personal
fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our
minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who
care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat
people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and
assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire
people to work in different locations, and we comply with the
federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including
for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit
eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any
protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of
employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on
an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate
this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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