Occupational Therapist-Outpatient

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited OT program.
Experience: No experience necessary.
Licensure: Virginia State Occupational Therapy license or Compact Privilege.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing therapy services consistent with licensure to clients including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing and educating patient and/or caregiver and documentation of the above.
Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital.
Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.
Positively contributes to the departmental financial performance/productivity.