Occupational Therapist IP Acute Care Hospital in Carroll County - NovaCare Rehabilitation

PRN - Per Diem Inpatient Acute Care Occupational Therapist

CARROLL HOSPITAL, Westminster Maryland

NovaCare Rehabilitation LifeBridge Health

NovaCare / LifeBridge Health in Westminster MD is our inpatient rehabilitation provider, Carroll Hospital. This is a 153 bed inpatient hospital seeking local PRN or per diem occupational therapists (OT) for as needed coverage. We are unable to consider new graduates. We have a large clinical team in need of coverage for vacation, sick or emergencies. There is no set schedule with PRN/ per diem. We are looking to build a local per diem pool of experience inpatient occupational therapists. Our hospital is open year-long including most holidays.

Position Summary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery. 

We provide advance treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Stroke
• Amputation
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Multiple Traumas

We are unable to offer PTO or medical benefits if you are working less than 32 hours but we CAN discuss your participation in our local and virtual CEU accrediting courses once you are on board.

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Please note: As a condition of employment, if not already completed, all new hires are required to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 Vaccination Series prior to their Occupational Health pre-employment assessment, and scheduled to complete the Vaccine Series within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Shanel Green

Sr. Regional Outpatient Recruiter

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Maryland, D.C. and West Virginia

ssgreen@selectmedical.com

610.223.5944

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Essential Functions:

• Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Occupational Therapists may practice and whom Occupational Therapists may supervise.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Responsible for the supervision and delegation of the occupational therapy care for each patient within the guideline of state rules and federal regulations.
• Responsible for the alteration of each patient’s program as changes in the patient’s status occur.
• Demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Participate in student clinical affiliation programs in agreement with NovaCare student manual.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians, staff, employers, insurance carriers, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Enhances, develops and expands relationships with referral sources and maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
• Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
• National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess grasp ability for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

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Select Medical Corporation's Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation with almost 1900 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Kessler Rehabilitation Center and KORT. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.