Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Health System • Petersburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Master’s degree program or a qualified four year Bachelor’s degree program approved by ACOTE in collaboration with the AOTA (or foreign equivalent).
• Hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice or meet all qualifications to be eligible for traineeship.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.
• Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable however is not required.
• Prior acute care experience highly preferred
• upcoming Occupational Therapy graduates welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment.
• Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level