OT Upper Extremity Recovery Specialist

About the Role

Sheltering Arms Institute is seeking a talented Therapy Upper Extremity Recovery Specialist to join our team. The Therapy Upper Extremity Recovery Specialist provides quality, comprehensive, patient-centered occupational therapy services including patient examination (ages 13+), development and administration of a treatment plan through the use of evidence-based techniques, documentation and communication with team members/primary therapist. The Specialist will also use a knowledge translation approach in implementation and refinement of best practices. May rotate through clinical areas.

In addition to the core responsibilities listed above, this role will have unique focus on:

Innovation & Strategic Initiatives

• Participates in the development of new services to enhance the Sheltering Arms Institute continuum of care.
• Initiates and supports new program ideas in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• May participate in research and leads projects through approval and implementation as appropriate.
• Participates in the refinement and evaluation of program services.
• Participates in technology implementation related to upper extremity recovery in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Actively seeks out innovative evidence-based interventions and emerging discipline-specific practice developments.

Outcomes & Excellence

• Uses outcome measures and other quantifiable data to benchmark and assess the impact of specialty services.
• Integrates evidence-based practice into clinical service delivery.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of program services and technology utilization.

Education & Knowledge Translation

• Serves as a resource for advanced practice of information and evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborates with the OT Advisor in training and competency development for upper limb rehabilitation techniques.
• Disseminates emerging clinical knowledge and specialty practice developments.
• Supports staff education and implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation practices.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Collaborates with outpatient teams to support continuity of care and service integration.
• Promotes awareness and utilization of specialty upper extremity rehabilitation services.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in neuro-recovery using a variety of technologies to facilitate upper extremity function.

Education and Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy educational program required; doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and/or specialty practice certification preferred.
• Virginia licensure to practice or eligibility and application for licensure by the Occupational Therapy Board of the Virginia State Board of Health Professions required.
• HCP and CPR certification.

Compensation

$36.92 - $49.32 per hour. This range reflects our commitment to pay equity and market-competitive compensation. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) with match
• Generous PTO
• EAP support
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness resources and employee discounts