PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Mount Rainier
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: MedStar Health is 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 be responsible
for initial assessment, re-assessment, treatment planning,
treatment implementation, reporting, and documentation of all
referred patients within departmental and professional standards.
Serves as a resource in specified area of expertise. Participates
in organizing educational activities and special projects and
facilitates 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. Maintains
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: College 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 : USD
$60.00 - USD $60.00 /Yr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Leesburg , PRN Acute Care Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Mount Rainier, Virginia
