51 therapy jobs found in Silver Spring, MD

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for an  Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy) to join our team at MHPT @ Frederick !  We are looking for professional competency as a general practitioner in occupational therapy, independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and the ability to work in a team environment.     The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation. The Occupational Therapist participates, as requested, in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.     Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro  re gion,  also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar...

About this Job: General Summary of Position The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. Supports and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit/department. Directs and coordinates the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. Ensures the provision of holistic culturally competent and person-centered quality safe and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's shared/collaborative decision-making framework. Collaboratively manages the patient's transitions across the continuum of care to assist patients and populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and funThe Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility on a 24 hours/7 days per week basis...

About this Job: Unit Description MedStar Health's Wound Healing Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital offers the most advanced wound care for complex or chronic sores, ulcers, and infections. Our comprehensive services range from diabetes education and wound prevention to sophisticated reconstructive surgeries that prevent limb loss. We also have experts in hyperbaric medicine, and we're the only hyperbaric oxygen therapy program accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society in Washington, D.C.   General Summary of Position Facilitates the operational management and administration of those activities which promote the delivery of safe efficient and therapeutically effective care to an ambulatory population. Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process to assist with patient care for the program under the supervision of the attending physicians. Provides patient and family education facilitates QA/QI activities in-service...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Nurses who work in the MedStar trauma department, care for the acutely ill, medically complex patient. Most of our patients arrive to MedStar via helicopter or ambulance following a traumatic event requiring immediate life-sustaining measures. The typical population includes patients who have been in a significant motor vehicle accident, gunshot wound, severe burn victim or life-threatening accident.  We quicky and efficiently assess and stabilize the patient who arrives through our doors, typically by way of helicopter or ambulance.      MedStar is the pinnacle of clinical acuity at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.  It is the place where critical care RN’s go to become expert trauma nurses.  Here you will be exposed to a variety of specialized procedural nursing skills. The MedStar Clinical Nurse is highly organized, thrives under pressure and has significant clinical knowledge and assessment skills. Our nurses are capable of...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Our emergency department provides 24-hour-a-day care for patients with all types of acute illness or injury. Our 47-bed level I trauma emergency department is a great place to become an expert acute care nurse. Here you will be exposed to a variety of specialized procedural nursing skills. The ED Clinical Nurse is organized with keen assessment skills. Our nurses are capable of working safely and efficiently in a high stress, multifaceted environment.      We strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach. As well as our patients, we benefit from a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team approach, including Residents/Fellows, Advanced Practice Providers, Respiratory Therapy and Case Management.     Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!   *  Various Scheduling Options Available     Key Responsibilities    As a Clinical...

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...

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.   Schedule: Day shift - 0700-1930 (2 days every week); weekdays and rotating weekends   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. 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...

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.   Schedule: Full-time Nightshift; 1900-0730 three days each week. Weekdays and rotating weekends.   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. 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...

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a  PRN Occupational Therapist  to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital!      As  a  PRN Occupational Therapist,  you will  participate in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of OT. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.     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 direct OT evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, setting appropriate goals and making appropriate discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of practice. Provides...

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 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: 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.   Schedule: Full-time Dayshift (0700-1930). Weekdays & weekends.   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. 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...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   2 Bles is an 18-bed Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit. Clinical nurses on 2 Bles provide expert care for acutely ill hematology and oncology patients, with a focus on blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is FACT accredited for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants and cellular therapies such as CAR T and TIL therapy. Patients receiving these treatments are cared for on 2 Bles by nurses with specialized training in oncology and hematology. The nurses on 2 Bles are committed to cura personalis, care for the whole person, and actively involve families in the care of their patients throughout all stages of treatment.   Key Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential...

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 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.   Schedule: Full-time Dayshift (0700-1930). Weekdays and weekends.   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. 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...

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.   Schedule: Full-time Dayshift (0700-1930). Weekdays & weekends.   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. 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...

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a Physical Therapist (Outpatient Neuro) to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital!   The ideal candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches; customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; and effective communication.     The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals....

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for an  Acute Care PT Clinician  to join our team a t  MedStar Washington Hospital Center !  We are looking for professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrates independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches.     As an  Acute Care PT Clinician  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!...

About this Job: MedStar Health is looking for a  Physical Therapy Clinician  to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital!      As a  Physical Therapy Clinician,  you wi ll  participate  in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of PT. These functions are performed  in accordance with  all applicable laws and regulations and  MedStar  Georgetown ’s  philosophy, policies,  procedures,  and standards.   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 direct PT evaluations and re-evaluations, including assessment of prior and current level of functioning, setting appropriate goals and making appropriate discharge recommendations in accordance with standards of...

About this Job: MedStar Health i s   looking for   a   Speech Language Pathologist   to join our   team   at   MedStar Wa shington Hospital Center !   As a   Speech Language Pathologist , you wi ll   provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with speech-language and/or swallowing disorders resulting from neurogenic or surgical etiologies.   Develops   appropriate therapy   modalities based on severity,   determines   the best methods, and a point at which therapy can be   discontinued .   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 comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to patients with speech,   language   and/or swallowing disorders, including head-neck cancer patients....