Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - South Hill, VA - PRN

VCU Health • South Hill, VA

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist PRN conducts evaluations on referred patients. The Occupational Therapist PRN plans and implements a comprehensive treatment program that includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up or continued care. The Occupational Therapist PRN documents results of the OT evaluation and services provided in accordance with hospital and department guidelines. The Occupational Therapist PRN participates as a member of a self-directed departmental team as well as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team. The Occupational Therapist PRN provides clinical instruction to OT and OTA students as needed. This position provides training and education to department and hospital staff.

Requirements

• 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
• New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy

Nice To Haves

• Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility
• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations on referred patients
• Plans and implements a comprehensive treatment program that includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up or continued care
• Documents results of the OT evaluation and services provided in accordance with hospital and department guidelines
• Participates as a member of a self-directed departmental team as well as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team
• Provides clinical instruction to OT and OTA students as needed
• Provides training and education to department and hospital staff
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees