Full time
Day (United States of America)
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
R162059 Occupational Therapist- Acute Care (Open)
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides evidence-based occupational therapy services for patients of all ages to improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life. Develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, and clinical best practices while collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Occupational Therapist. Acute Care. Sign on bonus eligible.
Evaluates patients and develops individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, and medical diagnoses.
Provides age-appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to maximize independence, functional performance, safety, and achievement of established treatment goals.
Monitors patient progress, modifies treatment plans as appropriate, and communicates recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Documents evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and departmental policies.
Collaborates with physicians, therapists, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with Virginia licensure requirements and applicable federal regulations.
Provides clinical instruction and guidance to students, new employees, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, program development, peer review, committee activities, staff meetings, continuing education, and department projects.
Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.
Experience: None. 1 year of clinical experience required for Home Health positions.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-certified.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong clinical assessment, communication, interpersonal, customer service, critical thinking, organization, and teamwork skills required. Must be able to provide age-appropriate care across the patient population served. Home Health requires ability to travel between patient locations.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Compensation Range:
$36.87 - $55.31
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
Chris Fitzgerald
Recruiter Email:
cdfitzgerald@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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