Occupational Therapist (OT), Per Diem Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flex to any Rehab site as needed)

Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care, and reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modify the plan of care accordingly or discontinue occupational therapy services

In consultation with appropriate disciplines, plan for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral. The occupational therapist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the occupational therapist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated)

Communicate, coordinate, and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants, and volunteers

Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management

Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case

Be responsible for individual professional development activities

include:

• Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• 1 year of site-specific experience preferred
• Active Maryland OT License
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Work Schedule: This position is per diem position at a rate of $60/hour. Employment Type: Per Diem Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week Typical schedule: 5 weekdays per month (offering a minimum of 6.5 hours/day) Shift Type: Day Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend days per month Holiday Requirements: Two major holidays (at least one winter holiday) per year. On-Call: No Shift Differential Eligible: No Pay Range: If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt) At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance through nonrotating shifts Recognition and rewards for professional expertise 403(b) retirement plan Free Employee parking Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.