Travel PPV Occup Therap/27/HCD267

Location: Danville, VA, and Pittsylvania County, VA

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality home health services to patients throughout Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia. In this role, you will assess patients’ functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to help patients improve independence, safety, and quality of life in their homes. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional status, activities of daily living (ADLs), fine motor coordination, home safety, adaptive equipment needs, and overall occupational therapy requirements.
• Develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve patients’ functional abilities, independence, safety, and overall well-being.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, document progress, and report changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse and physician.
• Communicate treatment plans, functional limitations, goals, and progress to patients, family members, caregivers, and participating healthcare professionals.
• Complete evaluations, visit progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with state regulations, CMS requirements, and organizational policies.
• Communicate evaluation outcomes, goals, and anticipated visit frequency to the nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation, consistent with applicable requirements.
• Conduct patient assessments using appropriate diagnostic and prognostic tests to determine functional abilities and treatment needs.
• Participate in staff conferences, committees, and in-service education activities as requested by agency leadership.
• Provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and home health aides, as applicable, in accordance with organizational policies and state regulations.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education and adherence to established Therapy Standards of Practice.
• Travel throughout the assigned service area and nearby agency territories as needed to support patient care.
• Practice within the scope of Virginia occupational therapy licensure and follow applicable clinical, documentation, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Current and valid Occupational Therapy license in the state of Virginia.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
• Reliable transportation or access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation, as permitted by role requirements.
• Ability to provide patient care in home health settings and travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Strong communication, documentation, clinical assessment, and patient-care skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in skilled home health or home care.
• Experience using Homecare Home Base (HCHB).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage patient visits and clinical documentation efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and improving functional independence.

Schedule

• Workdays: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Weekly hours: 40
• Productivity expectation: 30
• Coverage area: City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, Virginia
• Mileage reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits
• On-call/weekend coverage: None required
• Dress code: Scrubs of your choice

Pay

$50–$55 per hour

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.