Occupational Therapist - Brain Injury Center

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy. Located in Carilion's Brain Injury Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program required.
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.
BLS-certified (from a Carilion-approved program) within six months of employment.
To obtain brain injury certification within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy.
Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient’s developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
Coordinates 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.
Documents in the patient’s medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises OTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Participates 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.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) as provided by State of Virginia licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations.
Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support, or contract staff.
Communication commonly occurs with persons who have similar or different functions inside or outside the organization.
May provide problem-solving, consultation, advising or interpretation services to others.
May work with outside vendors, but does not have the authority to commit for the organization.
Access and exposure to patient information is required for the performance of the job.
Suggests cost containment initiatives in immediate work unit/department.