Occupational Therapist OT - Outpatient Neuro.

About the role

MedStar Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Neuro) to join our team at Therapy - Mitchellville. We are looking for a professional with competency as a general practitioner in occupational therapy, the ability to independently use varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and experience working in a team environment.

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, including screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation. The role also involves participating in program planning and protocol development and assisting the team in meeting established goals.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses."

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation services, including reviewing pertinent historical information, performing specific assessments, and determining recommendations and documentation of results.
• Explains evaluation findings and treatment plans to patients and families, incorporating their input into goal setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementing treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving healthcare environment.
• Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated.
• Recognizes and documents changes in a patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or medical/rehabilitation consultation.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities, including focused initial evaluations, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluations.
• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations while managing an accurate schedule.
• Commits to providing frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and empathetic actions in a patient-consumer-driven environment.
• Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and the organization.
• Serves as a clinical instructor for assigned students.
• Assists with the orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure as required for your specific location(s).
• American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR certification.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 per year.