15 therapy jobs found in Herndon, VA

About this Job: Job Summary   The Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Radiation Therapy at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult oncology patients undergoing radiation treatment while collaborating closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care across the treatment continuum. This role is responsible for patient assessment, education, symptom management, and care coordination, with a strong focus on supporting patients and families through complex cancer treatment plans in an outpatient and/or ambulatory setting, requiring excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to address both the physical and emotional needs of patients receiving radiation therapy.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to oncology patients receiving radiation...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Monitors quality and safety issues. Functions in a nursing work and clinical skills mentoring capacity to medical assistant staff.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications vaccines treatments and procedures in accordance with nursing standards. Observes records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Ensures that nursing documentation is complete accurate and legible. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for...

About this Job: Unit Highlights The C53 Neurology Medicine & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is a 14-bed, all private room neurosciences specialty unit at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet® Hospital. C53 nurses work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality, patient-centered, specialty care to neurological patients, postoperative neurosurgical patients with brain and spine disorders and general medicine patients, as well as specialized epilepsy monitoring patients.   MedStar Georgetown’s neuroscience specialty centers and programs include our: Epilepsy Center, a comprehensive program for evaluation and treatment of epilepsy including diagnosis, drug therapy, and epilepsy surgery National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders for specialized evaluation and treatments, including deep brain stimulation Multiple Sclerosis Center, the...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established operational procedures professional standards or practice as well as state and district and Federal laws. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies of medication orders through communication with the physician clinical pharmacist or nursing staff and dispenses medication. Assesses feasibility compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate. Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products including but not limited to: large volume parenteral mini-bags TPN solutions and hazardous agents including cytotoxic drugs. Independently responds...

About this Job: General Summary of Position We are actively recruiting for an experienced Oncology Pharmacist to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital as a full-time Clinical Pharmacist II, focusing on outpatient cellular therapy and oncology clinic patients. Oversight to inpatients may be included as well as needed. Cellular therapy experience preferred.  This position is primarily day/evening shift with rotating weekends.    Collaborates and consults with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe efficacious and cost-effective prescribing dispensing administration and monitoring of medication in the provision of pharmaceutical care. In so doing the pharmacist must have current specialized drug knowledge and demonstrate judgment communication skills self-direction and motivation to affect positive interventions in patient outcomes beyond those exhibited by those in a Clinical Pharmacist I position. Participate in educational...

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.  As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions. Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all...

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will be a certified respiratory therapist who will provide our patients with extraordinary patient care by demonstrating strong knowledge in the field. Respiratory care is ordered by physicians according to established standards, practices, and protocols.  As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will possess working knowledge of human respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to respiratory care. Knowledge of the operation of respiratory care equipment and its application in a clinical setting. The ability to assess hazardous conditions related to respiratory care and take corrective action. The ability to work with patients of all ages (neonatal to geriatrics). The ability to remain calm and function under stressful conditions. Must work well as a team member; must be articulate and communicate well with all...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments nutrition focused physical exams diet educations and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses nutrient needs or specific diet plans.Formulates nutrition assessment evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy. Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patients'...

About this Job: Unit Highlights The 5 West Surgical Unit has the capacity to serve up to (20) patients with a focus on a variety of surgical specialty patients. Many of these patients  have  elective surgeries and are discharged within 1-2 days of their procedure.  These specialties include but are not limited to: Orthopedic, Bariatric, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Spinal Surgery.   Staff are uniquely trained to work with these patients as they are educated in general post-operative patient care as well as the aspects of each specialty care domain.   Staff on this unit will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team which includes: PACU staff, Attending Surgical Providers, Surgical Physician Assistants, Hospitalists, Physical Therapy/Rehab, Respiratory Therapy, and of course Nursing.  This unit follows the standard for medical/surgical nursing staff to patient  ratio’s  that are in place across our Medstar Enterprise. The staff also enjoy collaboration...

About this Job: The incumbent in this position functions as a consultant, practitioner and educator for patients, staff and physicians concerning problems with inpatients or outpatients with ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.    Key Responsibilities Provides consultation to patients, staff and physicians relating to pre-operative, post-operative and routine care of ostomies, fistulas/draining wounds, pressure wounds and incontinence care. Provides pre-operative counseling to the patient/family, direct care to patients for ostomy, skin, and incontinence problems and out-patient follow-up and care as needed.  Assesses the need for, selects methodologies, strategies, content, resources and conducts/implements patient education and staff training programs....

About this Job: General Summary of Position Responsible for performing adult pulmonary function testing stress testing arterial punctures and pulse oximetry for the laboratories in the Department of Medicine. Performs patient testing on adult patients evaluates patient status and provides appropriate treatment and diagnostic tests. Maintains confidential patient files. Acts as a resource to and consults with physicians on matters pertaining to diagnostic testing. Performs operations calibration maintenance and troubleshooting of diagnostic therapeutic and computer equipment. The incumbent can perform inventory and ordering of supplies and medicine. Schedule: Three 8-hour shifts each week; 8a-430p Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Independently...

About this Job: Coordinates the efforts of the health care team in Enterostomal Therapy. Initiates plan of care, changing as reassessment of patient needs dictates. Provides clinical expertise and education to patients, family, staff, and physicians.   *This position will rotate between MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital*   Key Responsibilities Collaborates with appropriate persons, groups, or departments to define, develop, implement, and evaluate standards of practice and care. Consults with staff and physicians regarding new modalities of care and ongoing care management. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Coordinates efforts of the health care team for patients with selected disorders of the GI, GU and integumentary systems, such as stomas, draining...

About this Job: Psychiatric Nurse Manager Job Overview   The Nurse Manager (Director of Nursing) is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for the adult inpatient psychiatric unit, child and adolescent psychiatric unit and psychiatric ED unit of organized nursing and patient care services.   Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans with match Tuition assistance to advance your education Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Free parking for associates MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center achieved its 4th Magnet Designation in 2024, one of 3 MD systems to achieve this status. Qualifications   BSN from a nationally accredited program required; Master's degree in Nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program...

About this Job: Coordinates the efforts of the health care team in Enterostomal Therapy. Initiates plan of care, changing as reassessment of patient needs dictates. Provides clinical expertise and education to patients, family, staff, and physicians.   Key Responsibilities Collaborates with appropriate persons, groups, or departments to define, develop, implement, and evaluate standards of practice and care. Consults with staff and physicians regarding new modalities of care and ongoing care management. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Coordinates efforts of the health care team for patients with selected disorders of the GI, GU and integumentary systems, such as stomas, draining wounds, fistulas/tubes, vascular ulcers, pressure ulcers, neuropathic ulcers and incontinence. Evaluates...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Possesses and demonstrates adequate knowledge to provide respiratory care to all patient populations with technique appropriate to chronological social emotional cognitive and physical development. Respiratory care delivered is ordered by physician according to established standards practice and protocols. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 7pm-7am Two shifts per week Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Assesses the physical psychosocial spiritual & cultural dimensions of the patient as well as educational needs and appropriately documents. Performs all respiratory therapy treatments and services including but not limited to: application operation monitoring and management of all equipment and services provided. Service to include but not...