Occupational Therapist - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

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About The Position

Occupational Therapist VCU Tappahannock Hospital, Middle Peninsula, Virginia VCU Tappahannock Hospital, nestled in the scenic Middle Peninsula and serving the Northern Neck region, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist PRN. This position is crucial for providing high-quality care to our community, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and education.

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Virginia.
• CPR Certification if required by the clinic or practice area.
• REQUIRED: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients with routine diagnoses.
• Competence in setting schedules, managing time, and completing documentation.
• Effective interaction with interdisciplinary teams and self-directed work teams.
• Customer service skills for interacting with patients and families.
• Licensed (or licensed eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Occupational Therapist
• Completion of licensing requirements for new graduates within 1 year of graduation.
• Maintenance of licensure once granted.
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
• Evaluation and treatment of patients with routine diagnoses.
• Setting schedule and managing time.
• Reporting in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Goal setting for routine diagnoses.
• Completion of routine documentation.
• Interaction with the interdisciplinary team and self-directed work team.
• Customer interaction.
• Occupational Therapist provides supervision for Rehab Technicians, COTA staff, volunteers and students doing clinical rotations.
• Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager.
• Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs.
• Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar healthcare facility.
• Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation and Treatment:
• Conduct thorough evaluations of referred patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up care.
• Documentation:
• Accurately document evaluation results and services provided.
• Adhere to hospital and department guidelines for documentation.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
• Participate as a member of both self-directed departmental and interdisciplinary patient care teams.
• Engage in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to goal setting for routine diagnoses.
• Clinical Instruction and Training:
• Provide clinical instruction to OT and OTA students.
• Offer training and education to department and hospital staff.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervise Rehab Technicians, COTA staff, volunteers, and students during clinical rotations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level