Occupational Therapist OT - Pediatric PRN

About this Job:

Med Star Health is looking foran

Occupational Therapist with Pediatric experiencetojoinourteamat Therapy - Bel Air MACC!We are looking for professional competency as a general practitioner in occupational therapy,independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and theabilityto work in a team environment.

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to 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.

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 Med Star Health can be your nextgreat career move!

Primary Duties:

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinenthistoricalinformation, 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.

• Demonstratesproficiencyin 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 andtimelydocuments and charges for patient care activitiesconsideringour evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focusedinitialevaluation/plan of care thatestablishesbaseline and goals, legible daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Managean accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment toprovidefrictionless 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 inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree,Masters degree,or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapyfroman accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

• Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensurerequiredasdeemednecessary for your specific location(s).

• and American Heart Associations
  
  BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers
  
  CPR(Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other