Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - PRN - DCMC
Luminis Health•Lanham, MD
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients from neonatal through geriatric ages for occupational therapy services and provides therapeutic intervention according to departmental standards. The role assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of services and documents care according to departmental standards and patients’ needs. This position conducts evaluations and treatments across varied diagnoses and units, supports quality and patient safety initiatives, consults with clinical colleagues, and provides technical supervision and support to Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, students, and volunteers. The position is PRN and is based at DCMC.
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 for varied diagnoses and units using appropriate treatment techniques, and document care according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Meet departmental productivity standards and complete productivity logs in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives and demonstrate excellent customer service, including following ICARE.
- Consult with and serve as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other clinicians to increase understanding of occupational therapy and identify patients’ need for occupational therapy services.
- Stay current on hospital policies, departmental requirements, and process improvement initiatives by reading communications and participating in huddles; respond to communications and requests in a timely manner.
- Provide technical supervision, direction, and support to Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, students, and volunteers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work 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.
