Occupational Therapist- Homecare

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

11d•$37 - $55

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist interprets physician referrals, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs in accordance with Occupational Therapy practice regulations. Treatment plans consider the patient’s developmental or chronological age and medical diagnoses and are designed to achieve goals established with the patient and/or family. This is a full-time Home Health float position based out of the Roanoke office, covering Roanoke and other areas in Southwest Virginia. The Occupational Therapist coordinates care with patients, families, therapists, clinical leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team; maintains required patient records and documentation; and supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs). The role may also involve orienting new employees, guiding volunteers, students, support or contract staff, and participating in departmental and professional activities. Mileage reimbursement and company equipment are provided, and the position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Work is performed in patients’ homes and may also occur in clinical settings or at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs. The employee may be required to provide their own transportation when working at other facilities. The role involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
One year of clinical experience required for Home Health positions.
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.

Responsibilities

Interpret physician referrals and orders, assess patients, and plan and implement individualized treatment programs within the scope of licensure and applicable age-specific criteria.
Provide patient care based on physician referrals and age-appropriate assessments, taking developmental or chronological age and medical diagnoses into account.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Document care in patients’ medical records and complete related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants in accordance with 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.
Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as needed.
Participate in patient care, departmental, and professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development or evaluation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings.
Suggest cost-containment initiatives within the immediate work unit or department.