ABOUT THE HSC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The HSC Health Care System is a nonprofit organization combining the resources of a care coordination plan; (Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.), pediatric specialty hospital (The HSC Pediatric Center), home health agency (HSC Home Care, LLC), and parent foundation (The HSC Foundation) to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities. The HSC team of 750 employees and more than 100 volunteers together serve children and young adults with special health care needs and their families at our District of Columbia and Maryland locations.
ESSENTIAL HSC MISSION AND VALUES
Mission Statement
HSC Health Care System provides and coordinates innovative, high quality, community-based care for individuals with complex needs and their families. HSC empowers all we serve to improve the quality of their lives.
Organizational Beliefs
HSC supports individuals and families to maximize their potential. The following beliefs drive our work.
HSC believes that:
- A culturally diverse community is a strength.
- Inclusiveness for individuals, families, and staff promotes positive outcomes.
- Everyone should be treated with compassion and empathy.
- Our skillful, dedicated, and resourceful staff is key to our success.
- We must continually adapt to the changing needs of our community.
- Increased independence is an important goal for individuals and their families.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Outpatient Occupational Therapist administers occupational therapy services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with accepted practices of occupational therapy. He/she is responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing occupational therapy services for the outpatient population.