OT Therapist III

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Staunton, VA

3d•$87,000 - $110,000•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 provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff. The position is based at Western State Hospital, 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, Virginia. Western State Hospital is a 302-bed, Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility serving adults with serious mental health needs. The hospital provides a modern clinical setting and therapeutic environment and is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. The role includes patient care, staff performance oversight and documentation, supervision of assigned affiliating occupational therapy students, and participation in developing and implementing programs and assessments.

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 certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist registered (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.
Veteran or veteran spouse.

Responsibilities

Ensure performance planning and evaluation requirements are met, including completing evaluations by established deadlines and maintaining proper documentation.
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 meet JCAHO and HCFA standards.
Provide assigned affiliating occupational therapy students with schedules and assignments and supervise them.
Assist in designing and implementing new programs and assessments as needed.