Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

Valir Health•Alexandria, VA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Blossom PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion. At Cherry Blossom PACE, our Occupational Therapists do more than provide therapy—they help older adults maintain independence, participate in the activities that matter most, and continue living safely in their communities. If you're looking for PRN work that offers flexibility, meaningful participant relationships, and the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we'd love to meet you. Whether your background is in outpatient therapy, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or home health, PACE offers a unique opportunity to practice occupational therapy through a holistic, participant-centered model of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current Virginia Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure
Current BLS certification
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or completion of a PACE organization-approved training program that addresses the needs of the frail elderly prior to assuming independent responsibilities.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatrics, outpatient rehabilitation, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, or PACE
Experience completing home safety evaluations and recommending adaptive equipment
Experience working with medically complex older adults
Passion for participant-centered care

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy evaluations and reassessments
Develop individualized treatment plans focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), upper extremity function, cognition, safety, and functional independence
Provide therapeutic interventions to improve or maintain participant function
Assess home environments and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications
Educate participants, caregivers, and team members regarding therapeutic techniques and safety strategies
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case conferences, as appropriate
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide participant-centered care