PRN Inpatient Occupational Therapist

General Summary of Position

Med Star Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Med Star St. Mary's Hospital!

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, including screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, 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 services under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist according to state requirements.

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• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations, documenting results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates them in goal setting.
• Demonstrates proficiency in implementing treatment protocols based on evaluation findings, patient presentation, and evolving health‑care environment. Consults with other professionals as indicated; recognizes and documents changes in patient 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, presenting a clear picture of the patient’s course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan, baseline and goals, legible daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.
• Demonstrates effective time management, meets productivity expectations, manages an accurate schedule, and commits to providing frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and empathy in our consumer‑driven environment.
• Takes initiative in pursuing continued education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students and 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.
• Licensure in Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia as required for the specific location(s).
• American Heart Association's BLS (Basic Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of $60.00 - $60.00.