Occupational Therapist PRN BHU

Hourly wage estimate: $45.31 - $67.97. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may determine your actual salary.

About the role

Occupational Therapists play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life after illness or injury. Guided by our mission to care for and improve human life, you will deliver compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each patient’s unique goals and capabilities. Working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team, you will evaluate needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide hands-on treatment that supports recovery through every stage of healing.

In accordance with a physician's order, the Occupational Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out occupational therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. The Occupational Therapist helps patients achieve their reasonable maximum level of function and to cope with their limitation(s).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating each patient’s functional abilities and needs, then developing individualized therapy plans in coordination with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering skilled, evidence-based interventions that promote healing, independence, and quality of life through purposeful, compassionate care.
• Monitoring patient progress, adjusting plans as needed, and ensuring thorough, timely documentation that reflects quality outcomes.
• Educating patients and families to build understanding, confidence, and engagement throughout recovery and beyond.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure seamless transitions of care, safe environments, and exceptional patient experiences.
• Leading by example—providing guidance to therapy assistants or students and upholding HCA Healthcare’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence.
• Administering clinical evaluations and planning appropriate treatment programs.
• Adapting conventional Occupational Therapy techniques to meet the age-appropriate needs of each patient along with other specific needs based on their mental, physical, and emotional status.
• Establishing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans and participating in discharge planning.
• Completing documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Medicine policy and procedures.
• Participating in discharge planning with related health professionals such as Social Services, physicians, and other Rehab personnel.
• Providing recommendations based on observed evaluation and progress of patients to ensure safe and appropriate discharges.
• Instructing patients in proper use of adaptive equipment and ensuring that all persons involved understand instructions.
• Providing education to related health professionals and/or the public regarding Occupational Therapy techniques, body mechanics, and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising and training Occupational Therapy students as requested.
• Adhering to hospital-wide and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Assisting with Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, inventory control, orientation of new employees, billing procedures, monthly statistical computations, and payroll as required by the Director.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS certification through American Red Cross (AHA and military certifications accepted).
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Proficient in basic ortho/neuro/medical evaluation and treatment skills.
• Receptive to patient education processes and creative in planning, teaching, and setting goals for patients and students (as applicable).
• Good oral and written communication skills and proficiency in documentation.

Benefits

Stone Springs Hospital Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.