Occupational Therapist Home Care, $10,000 Sign on/retention bonus

medstar
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2024
Job Summary: 

MedStar Health is looking for an OT (Occupational Therapy) Homecare Clinician PV (Per Visit) to join our team!  

As an OT Homecare Clinician PV, you will provide evaluation and occupational therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of occupational therapy services in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements. 

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: 

Analyzes and documents patients and family’s responses to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revises plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for updates in plan of care, using knowledge of interventions and resources. Establishes and documents teaching plan for patients/families based on patients’ level of knowledge, diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and available resources. Communicates respectfully with patients/families, supervisor, peers, and health team. Establishes visit schedule. 

Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager. Implements an effective occupational therapy treatment plan with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient’s physician, and other members of the health care team, and modifying treatment plan as needed. Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing. Such assessments require use of tools (e.g., goniometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.  

Independently implements and documents plans of care for patients with routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to plan of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs occupational therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in patient care. Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable time frames. Seeks assistance regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data, and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission records within 48 hours and daily records within 24 hours. Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients.  

Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.  

Performs history and assessment related to an episode of patient illness to determine the patient’s habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize the patient’s functional abilities and safety. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs including referrals to appropriate community resources. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status. Performs procedures and modalities, including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, heat/cold application, and ultrasound. 

 

Qualifications:  


Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited educational program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Board of OT. 

1-2 years clinical experience. 

Registered License to practice Occupational Therapy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or any combination based on work location(s). 

CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation). 

Valid State Driver’s License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation. 

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