PRN Inpatient Occupational Therapist

General Summary of Position

Med Star Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center!

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 Therapist 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.

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, determination of recommendations, and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goal 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 health‑care 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 a 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. Manages 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.

• 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).

The salary range for this position is $60.00-$60.00