Occupational Therapist Outpatient Specialist I

Riverside Health System • Williamsburg, VA

1d • $43 - $60

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Outpatient Specialist I provides outpatient occupational therapy following an appropriate referral. The role evaluates patients, determines occupational therapy diagnoses, develops plans of care, and performs procedures allowed by the referral to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The therapist assesses patient needs and status using evaluated data and applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to provide age-appropriate care. The position follows the Department Policy and Procedure Manual and applicable practice guidelines, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory standards.

In addition to staff therapist responsibilities, the specialist treats a patient population related to a physical therapy board certification recognized by the APTA and/or a clinical specialization, such as Certified Hand Therapist, Pelvic Floor, or Lymphedema. The required contact hours and/or past clinical experience are determined by therapy leadership. The position is supervised by the department coordinator/manager and is ultimately responsible to the Rehab Services Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Virginia Department of Health Professions Occupational Therapy (OT) license upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days.
• Ability to assess patients’ needs and status by analyzing evaluation data and interpret information to identify age-specific needs.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles throughout the lifespan.
• Ability to follow the Department Policy and Procedure Manual and applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of recent relevant experience is preferred.
• NBCOT Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) license is preferred.
• Relevant contact hours and/or past clinical experience for a patient-population specialty, as determined by therapy leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, determine occupational therapy diagnoses, develop plans of care, and perform occupational therapy procedures allowed by referral.
• Evaluate and assess patients in a timely manner according to practice guidelines, evidence-based guidelines, regulatory standards, state and organizational policies, and accrediting-body requirements.
• Assess and document patient progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes.
• Advise patients on adaptive equipment to support daily activities.
• Build and maintain physician relationships; educate the internal therapy team, including PTs and PTAs; provide in-services; and market specialty services to physician groups, Riverside Health System staff, and the community.
• Assist with and participate in training and support for team members, volunteers, and students.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and return patients to an optimal level of care.
• Use testing results to develop updated plans of care based on appropriate evidence-based guidelines.
• Treat a patient population specific to a relevant APTA-recognized board certification and/or clinical specialization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level