Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Pediatrics
About The Position
UVA Health Children's is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its growing Pediatric Acute Care team. The role provides advanced occupational therapy services to medically complex infants and children across inpatient settings, including the NICU, PICU, Hematology/Oncology, General Pediatrics, and other pediatric specialties. The therapist will help expand pediatric inpatient services, including care associated with a new NICU and Pediatric Cardiac ICU, and contribute to clinical excellence, mentorship, program development, and service expansion. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats pediatric patients in acute care settings, develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and supports education for families and caregivers. In addition to direct care, the role may serve as a clinical resource and mentor, manage complex caseloads, support student education and academic partnerships, and participate in quality improvement, practice advancement, and specialty-program development. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, at least three years of relevant professional experience, Virginia occupational therapy licensure, and American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification. The annual pay range is $79,497.60–$127,192.00, with individual compensation based on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The role involves frequent bending, stooping, and travel up to ½ mile; lifting, pushing, or pulling 20–50 pounds; and possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious disease.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Acute care occupational therapy experience.
- Ability to practice independently in a medically complex environment.
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric acute care experience.
- Children's hospital experience.
- NICU experience.
- PICU experience.
- Experience managing medically complex pediatric patients.
- Experience serving as a mentor, preceptor, student supervisor, or clinical resource.
- Experience supporting program development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience in specialty pediatric practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients in acute care settings.
- Develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Support family and caregiver education.
- Manage complex inpatient caseloads.
- Serve as a mentor, preceptor, or clinical resource.
- Participate in quality improvement and practice advancement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of specialty programs and services.
- Support student education and academic partnerships.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Health Savings Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
