Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Rehab

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and provides evidence-based occupational therapy services for patients of all ages to improve functional independence, safety, and quality of life. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, medical diagnoses, and clinical best practices, collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. This is a full-time inpatient rehabilitation position on the day shift. The role includes evaluating patients, delivering age-appropriate interventions, monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans, and communicating recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and other care-team members. The therapist documents evaluations, interventions, progress, and discharge plans in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and departmental policies. Responsibilities also include supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure requirements and applicable federal regulations; providing instruction and guidance to students, new employees, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned; and participating in quality improvement, program development, peer review, committee activities, staff meetings, continuing education, and department projects.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)-accredited program.
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AHA BLS certification.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, interpersonal, customer service, critical thinking, organization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the patient population served.
No experience required for this position; one year of clinical experience is required for Home Health positions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on physician referrals, assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, and medical diagnoses.
Provide age-appropriate occupational therapy interventions to maximize independence, functional performance, safety, and progress toward treatment goals.
Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
Communicate recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
Document evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans accurately and promptly in accordance with applicable requirements and policies.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure requirements and applicable federal regulations.
Provide clinical instruction and guidance to students, new employees, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, peer review, committee activities, staff meetings, continuing education, and department projects.