PRN Inpatient Occupational Therapist

MedStar Health islooking foraPRNInpatientOccupational Therapistto join ourteamat Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital!The ideal candidate will be alicensed Occupational Therapist witha high levelof problem-solving skills, the ability to work cohesively within a teamenvironmentandexcellent verbal and oral communication skills.

As anInpatientOccupational Therapist,you willbe responsible for providingoccupational 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. You willparticipate, as requested, in program planning and protocol development and assist the team in meeting established goals.

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Primary Duties:

• Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent history information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatmentplantopatientand family and incorporatespatientand family in the goals setting.

• Demonstratesproficiencyin implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment.Consultswith other healthcare professionals asindicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.

• Completesappropriate dischargeplanning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities in light of our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including 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. Managean accurateschedule.Istimelyand punctual for meetings. 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.Demonstrates flexibility to work at a variety of settings based on the departments needs and patient volume. 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.

• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees andrepresentsthe department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in hospital and community-based marketing activities asappropriate toyour role.Contributes to the development and achievement of established department goals and objective. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Qualifications:

• Collegedegree in Occupational Therapy.

• Occupational Therapistlicensurein Washington, D.C. at time of hire.

• CPR certification within90 daysof hire.