PRN Occupational Therapist

Riverside Hospital • Smithfield, VA

2d

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist carries out individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals. The therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting, is supervised by Rehab Services management, and maintains positive working relationships with health professionals and ancillary staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of Occupational Therapy experience.
• Virginia Department of Health Professions Occupational Therapy (OT) license upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) license from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, determine OT diagnoses, develop plans of care, and provide occupational therapy procedures to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, improve health, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
• Evaluate and assess patients promptly in accordance with practice guidelines, evidence-based guidelines, regulatory standards, state and organizational policies, and accrediting-body requirements.
• Assess and document patient progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes.
• Advise patients on adaptive equipment to help with daily activities.
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
• Assist with and participate in training and support for team members, volunteers, and students.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and return patients to their optimal level of care.
• Use testing results to develop updated plans of care based on appropriate evidence-based guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level