Manager of Acute Care Occupational Therapy
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Manager of Acute Care -Occupational
Therapy -to join our team! -We are looking for a licensed
Occupational Therapist with sound clinical reasoning during patient
care, effective time management abilities, and excellent verbal and
written communication skills to effectively train and manage
personnel. -As a Manager of Acute Care Occupational Therapy, you
will provide occupational therapy services to patients, to include
but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning,
treatment implementation, treatment reassessment and revision,
patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and
documentation. Responsible for the overall operations and
management of the Occupational Therapy Department/Clinic. Provides
leadership to the team and directs support and supervision to the
clinical supervisors/coordinators. Leads program development for
specified service lines and assists the director with business
designs aligning with specific organizational needs. -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: -Provides evaluation and
treatment services including review of pertinent historical
information, performance of specific assessments, and determination
of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains
evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and
incorporates patient and family in the goals setting. Demonstrates
proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols. Consults with
other healthcare professionals. Documents change in patients'
conditions. Demonstrates autonomy in clinical practice and clinical
reasoning is guided by analytical processes and evidence-based
practice. Pursues and directs continuing education for self and
organization. Actively supports the department strategic plan and
provides clinical development support to meet department needs.
-Promotes excellent customer experience and great access. Committed
to providing frictionless access to care through flexibility,
adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display
empathy in our patient consumer driven environment. Identifies and
assists team in removal of barriers to access. Oversees and is
responsible for the overall operations of the occupational therapy
department/clinic. Ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet the
organization's needs and works with director to advocate for
staffing needs based on the growth and changes in specific service
lines. Maintains associate records and assists director in
management and maintenance of department competencies and policies.
Provides direct supervision and mentorship to clinical
supervisors/coordinators to promote continued leadership growth
within the department. -Coordinates selection, coaching,
orientation, and mentoring of department staff. Develops standards
of performance and conducts performance management. Leads
department, service-line, and discipline specific decision making
and problem solving as it impacts patient care. Initiates and
implements ideas for process improvement, task force development,
development of special projects, or evidence-based practice that
assists with streamlining operations, reducing cost, and improving
quality. Assess data to ensure quality outcomes and adjust as
needed. Leads the development and review of clinical policies that
meet identified standards of care. -Catalyzes communication and
collaboration with physicians, and other program/service
stakeholders, across the care continuum. Actively participates or
leads teams/committees to promote the goals of the service line.
Coordinates community and MedStar outreach and formal marketing
initiatives to expand potential patient and referrer awareness of
programs and services. Drives the initiative in developing and
managing referrals. -Qualifications: - -Bachelor's, Master's, or
Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
-5-7 years clinical experience in a rehabilitation or acute care
setting. -2 years of experience in teaching occupational therapy
treatment principles and application to occupational therapy
students and/or staff. -Occupational Therapist licensure in
Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia as deemed
necessary for the specific location. -Cardiac Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days. -Two years of professional
staff supervision experience preferred. -
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others
well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an
inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel
valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise
through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each
other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective
team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high
associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national
benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are
committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to
build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense
of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care
delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of
the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay,
generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits,
retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest
healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there
are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your
aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation,
and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses,
residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical
associates working in a variety of settings across our health
system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based
locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and
highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown
University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not
only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the
continuing education, professional development, and personal
fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our
minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who
care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat
people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and
assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire
people to work in different locations, and we comply with the
federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including
for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit
eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any
protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of
employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on
an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate
this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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