Occupational Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic•Tazewell, VA

3d•$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 regulations and practice standards. Treatment plans account for each patient’s developmental and/or chronological age, medical diagnoses, and goals established with the patient and/or family. This is a home care role with a home care patient base. Mileage reimbursement and company equipment are provided. The Occupational Therapist coordinates care and clinical activities with patients, families, therapists, clinical leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The role documents care in medical records and completes related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The position supervises Occupational Therapist Assistants and collaborates with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students. Additional duties may include in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. Work for Home Care departments is performed in patients’ homes. The role may also work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs, with the employee providing their own transportation, and may occasionally work outside a clinic setting for activities such as home evaluations. The work involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available to eligible candidates.

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 but not required.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders within the scope of licensure.
Assess patients and plan and implement individualized, age-appropriate treatment programs based on medical diagnoses 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 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 or hospital policies and procedures.
Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, including Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, in accordance with applicable 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.
Participate in assigned patient care and departmental or professional activities, such as in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, employee orientation, committee membership, peer review, and staff meetings.
Suggest cost-containment initiatives within the immediate work unit or department.
Provide guidance or orientation to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as appropriate.