Occupational Therapist- Acute Care- Flex/PRN

About the role

The Occupational Therapist at Carilion Clinic works in acute care settings, providing individualized treatment programs to patients based on their developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses. They also coordinate patient care and communicate with various healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and interpret physician referrals, perform patient assessments, and plan and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Provide patient care based on physician referral and age-appropriate assessment, considering the patient’s developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses.
• Document in the patient’s medical record and complete other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) as provided by state licensure/practice standards and federal regulations.
• Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Participate in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned, including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and attending staff meetings.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) as provided by state licensure/practice standards and federal regulations.
• Orient new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support, or contract staff.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program required.
• Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills required.

Skills

• Interpreting physician orders and performing patient assessments.
• Planning and implementing individualized patient treatment programs.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborating with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.

Benefits

Carilion Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training