Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Cabin John
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position MedStar Health i s looking for an
Acute Care OT to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital
Center! The ideal candidate will show professional competency as a
general practitioner of Occupational Therapy, independent use of
varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and excellent verbal
and oral communication skills. As an Acute Care OT , you will b e
responsible for i nitial assessment, re-assessment, treatment
planning, treatment implementation, reporting, and documentation of
all referred patients within departmental and professional
standards. Serves as a resource in s pecified area of expertise.
Participates in organizing educational activities and special
projects and f acilitates staff development. 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 effective and
efficient care duties as it relates to respective clinical service,
following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics,
and standards of practice , including evaluation/ re-evaluation,
treatment planning and implementation and resultant documentation.
Implements plans that will achieve the outlined goals and
administers individual treatment as ordered and consistent with
rehab goals, determines equipment needs and assists the patient in
obtaining assistive devices/adaptive equipment and wheelchairs,
instructs and trains patients and their families and is responsible
for daily maintenance of the therapy areas and equipment.
Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to
maximize outcome and safety and accesses information for patient
care. M aintains accurate and timely documentation to include
clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment
recommendations, charges, and prescriptions, writes legible
progress notes or other documentation which accurately reflects
treatment received and accurately reports type of services provided
to each patient daily on billing sheets and submits them in a
timely manner . Participates in department/service/ team specific
decision making and problem solving that impacts patient care,
participates in team conferences and family conferences as
appropriate , collaborates interventions with other team members
towards an interdisciplinary approach and actively participates in
general staff and team meetings. Identifies opportunities for
process improvement that impacts patient care and identifies
opportunities to expand supplies and equipment to enhance patient
treatment options. Participates in developmental activities for
continued professional growth, takes initiative in pursuing and
directing continuing education for professional growth and
competency for self and serves as a resource and preceptor for new
employee and student orientation in specialty areas for
occupational therapy service and team-based activities.
Participates in development and implementation of goals/objectives
for the program area as delegated by Clinical Supervisor or
Management, participates in-services and continuing education
programs through development, and presentation for staff/students
and participates in clinical and administrative system development,
data collection, and improvement implementation to assure optimal
functioning of service area. Participates in peer review, program
evaluation and quality improvement activities regularly and for
special projects assigned and supervises OT students and
volunteers. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED of an
accredited school of Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s degree,
Certificate , or master's degree in occupational therapy .
Maintains necessary continuing education for licensure. 1-2 years
Clinical experience in rehabilitation or acute care. DC (District
of Columbia) licensure or eligibility . BLS (Basic Life Support).
This position has a hiring range of $38.48 - $62.52
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Washington DC , Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT), Healthcare , Cabin John, DC
