MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Occupational Therapist - Behavioral Health

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeOlney, MD, USA$31.91 - $58.08 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
A Maryland Occupational Therapist license is required.
Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, including BLS and NRP, is required within 90 days.
Additional unit or specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English is required.
Basic computer skills for data entry are required.
Familiarity with computerized clinical information systems, including the AMHC database, Clinicians View, and Chart View, is required.
Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality policies is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat physician-referred patients age 13 or older across all levels of care using appropriate assessment tools, and communicate findings through written and oral reports.
Formulate treatment plans and goals for assessed patients in conjunction with the AMHC Interdisciplinary Team.
Provide patient education that supports growth and personal responsibility.
Plan group treatment sessions with other staff and process each group at its conclusion.
Update other professionals about patient progress and collaborate on patients' courses of treatment.
Observe and document patient activities in the medical record accurately and promptly.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Serve as a departmental and hospital resource through informal leadership and technical expertise.
Mentor other team members and assist with orienting new staff; assist with supervision of students and volunteers as needed.
Maintain current knowledge, certification, and licensure; identify learning needs and take action to address them.
Attend continuing education programs to maintain licensure and hospital-sponsored training required by the department.
Maintain compliance with Code 10 training and complete mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within the allotted timeframe, including CPR, license, PPD, competencies, and age-specific requirements.
Work effectively within and between departments and participate on interdepartmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate.
Share information and knowledge acquired through interdepartmental teams and committees with the department or unit.
Use a constructive approach when interacting with staff, supervisors, and managers inside and outside the unit.

Desired Qualifications

New graduates are welcome; a minimum of one year of experience is preferred.
Experience in mental health is preferred.

About the Job

MedStar Health is looking for a Part-time (16 hours per week) Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center!

As a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats physician referred patients in all levels of care ages 13 years or older.

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 MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical: Evaluates and treats referred patients using appropriate assessment tools and communicates findings via written and oral report. Formulates appropriate treatment plans and goals for all patients assessed in conjunction with AMHC Interdisciplinary Team. Supports the patient by providing education that leads towards growth and personal responsibility. Plans group treatment sessions with other staff and processes the group at its conclusions. Updates other professionals regarding patients' progress and collaboratively plans patient's course of treatment. Observes and documents patient activities in the medical record in a timely accurate and concise manner. Maintains equipment and supplies.
Team: Acts as a departmental and hospital resource through informal leadership and technical expertise. Acts as a mentor to others on team and in AMHC. Participates in the orientation of new staff members assists with supervision of students and volunteers as needed
Development: Maintains current knowledge certification and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Maintains compliance with Code 10 training Completes all mandatory requirements certifications and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR License PPD Competencies Age Specifics etc.)
Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required

Experience

New graduate with minimum 1 year experience preferred
Experience with mental health preferred

Licenses and Certifications

OT - Occupational Therapist licensure in Maryland required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to read write speak and comprehend English.
Basic Computer skills to perform data entry
Computerized clinical information systems such as AMHC database Clinicians View and Chart View
HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

This position has a hiring range of

USD $31.91 - USD $58.08 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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