OT Therapist III

DHRM•Staunton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, is seeking an OT Therapist III to plan and deliver occupational therapy treatment using comprehensive and specialized approaches and to provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff. The hospital is a 302-bed, Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility in Staunton, Virginia, serving adults with serious mental health needs. Its programs include nationally recognized psychosocial rehabilitation “Learning” programs. The position is based at Western State Hospital, 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. The therapist provides 18–20 hours of patient contact per week through occupational therapy programs and assessments, completes required clinical documentation, and supports occupational therapy students and program development.

Requirements

Graduate from an occupational therapy program accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, as specified by Virginia Code 54.1-2956.3.
Be certified by the Board of Medicine to practice occupational therapy.
Be a National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy registered occupational therapist (OTR), or be eligible for certification and obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience as a staff occupational therapist.
Bilingual ability.
Veteran or veteran spouse status.

Responsibilities

Ensure performance planning and evaluation system requirements are met, and complete evaluations with proper documentation by established deadlines.
Address and document performance issues as they occur.
Provide 18–20 hours of patient contact per week in occupational therapy programs and assessments.
Complete documentation according to facility and department guidelines and satisfy JCAHO and HCFA standards.
Provide assigned affiliating occupational therapy students with schedules, assignments, and supervision.
Assist with the design and implementation of new programs and assessments as needed.
Provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff.