Occupational Therapist- Flex- Homecare
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist works in a homecare setting in the Greater Roanoke Region on a flex/PRN schedule. The role confirms and interprets physician referrals, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized, age-appropriate treatment programs based on each patient's developmental or chronological age and medical diagnoses. Treatment goals are established with the patient and/or family member and care is delivered according to applicable Occupational Therapy regulations and practice standards. The therapist coordinates clinical care with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The position documents care in medical records and completes related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. It supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, and may orient employees or guide volunteers, students, support staff, and contract staff. The role may include departmental and professional activities such as in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. Work is performed at patients' homes for Home Care Departments; duties may also involve other Carilion facilities or occasional work outside a clinic setting. When assigned to another Carilion facility, the employee provides their own transportation. The work requires physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking.
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.
- AHA BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders.
- Assess patients and plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on age, medical diagnoses, physician referral, and goals established with patients and/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 care in patient medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies.
- Supervise OTAs and COTAs in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with therapy and support staff, volunteers, and students to promote efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
- Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as needed.
- Participate in assigned patient-care, departmental, and professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings.
- Suggest cost-containment initiatives within the immediate work unit or department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
