Occupational Therapist- CRCH Rehab

Carilion Clinic•Lexington, VA

2d•$37 - $55•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 role develops individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, and clinical best practices, in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team. The Occupational Therapist provides age-appropriate interventions, monitors patient progress, adjusts treatment plans, and documents evaluations, interventions, progress, and discharge plans. The role also coordinates patient care with healthcare professionals, supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, provides instruction and guidance to students and staff as assigned, and participates in quality improvement, program development, peer review, committees, 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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on referrals, assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, and medical diagnoses.
Provide age-appropriate interventions to maximize independence, functional performance, safety, and achievement of treatment goals.
Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and communicate recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Document evaluations, interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and departmental 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.