Occupational Therapist I - Part-time - DCMC

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

13h • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Evaluates and treats pediatric through geriatric patients, providing occupational therapy interventions tailored to individual needs. Completes interventions and documentation in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards. The role includes cross-covering patients with a range of diagnoses across units, contributing to quality and process improvement, and supporting the therapy team and interdisciplinary clinicians. The position may also perform administrative tasks such as patient scheduling and completing predictive staffing matrices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care or related experience is preferred; new graduates may be considered depending on current departmental staffing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and treatments using appropriate techniques, and document according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in department or hospital community initiatives, as appropriate.
• Cross-cover by evaluating and treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in different units.
• Participate in departmental process-improvement initiatives, including huddles, metrics, and proposing innovative ideas.
• Meet departmental productivity standards and complete productivity logs in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives and provide excellent customer service, including following ICARE.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, departmental in-service activities, evidence-based journal article reviews, and/or AAMC-funded continuing education courses.
• Provide technical supervision, direction, and support to Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Consult with and serve as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase knowledge of therapy services.
• Use clinical decision-making to triage the caseload and address patient-care issues.
• Perform therapy leadership and administrative tasks as needed, including patient scheduling and completing predictive staffing matrices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees working more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability coverage, and life/AD&D insurance for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs. Benefit offerings are based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level