Occupational Therapist - IP/PHP/OP Pediatric Behavioral Health

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist II job conducts evaluations on referred patients. This job plans and implements a comprehensive treatment program that includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up or continued care. This job documents results of the OT evaluation and services provided in accordance with hospital and department guidelines. The Occupational Therapist II job participates as a member of a self-directed departmental team as well as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team. This job may provide clinical instruction to OT and OTA students as needed. This job may also provide training and education to department and hospital staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy
• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Occupational Therapist
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Steady pace
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with evaluations and interventions (physical and psycho-social)
• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy
• Successful challenge of the VCUHS Occupational Therapy Clinical Ladder

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations on referred patients.
• Plans and implements a comprehensive treatment program including discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up or continued care.
• Documents results of OT evaluation and services provided in accordance with hospital and department guidelines.
• Participates as a member of a self-directed departmental team and an interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Provides clinical instruction to OT and OTA students as needed.
• Provides training and education to department and hospital staff.
• Cross-coverage to other treatment teams as needed.
• Saturday/holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
• Supervises Rehab Technician, COTA staff, volunteers, and students doing clinical rotations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level