Occupational Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic•Radford, VA

17h•$37 - $55

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist confirms and interprets physician referrals; assesses patients; and plans and implements individualized treatment programs in accordance with Occupational Therapy practice regulations. Treatment considers the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses, and is designed to achieve goals developed with the patient and/or family. This is a Home Care position with a home care patient base. The therapist coordinates patient care with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members. The role documents care in the medical record and completes related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. It supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs), collaborates with therapy and support staff, volunteers, and students, and may orient new employees or guide students and other staff. The position may include participating in in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committees, peer review, and staff meetings. Work is performed in patients’ homes; occasional duties may take place outside a clinic setting, such as home evaluations. The position may require work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs, with the employee providing transportation. The work involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking. Mileage reimbursement and company equipment are provided. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
For Home Health positions, one year of clinical experience is required.
Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders within the scope of licensure and applicable age-specific criteria.
Assess patients and plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on physician referrals, patient age and medical diagnoses, and goals developed with patients or family members.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Document patient care in medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as appropriate.
Participate in activities such as in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings.
Suggest cost-containment initiatives in the immediate work unit or department.