Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia • Lynchburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is seeking an Outpatient Occupational Therapist to join their team. With over 50 years of experience, they focus on putting patients' needs first and offer specialized programs in sixteen clinics, recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence. They provide diverse specialized services including Back Pain, Concussion, Vestibular/Vertigo, Dry Needling, Foot and Ankle, Geriatrics, Head, Neck, and Facial Pain, Health and fitness, Industrial Rehabilitation, Local School Sports, and Manual Therapy. The clinic has a strong patient population and a reputation for delivering effective, personalized healthcare solutions. The Occupational Therapist will assess patients, develop and initiate treatment plans, provide direct patient care, document findings and progress, oversee patient care performed by assistants and technicians, and communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and insurance companies.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current state of Virginia license or ability to obtain a Virginia license and CPR certification.
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Possesses basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
• Reviews the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the occupational therapy treatment required.
• Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates
• Competitive salary/ $73,000 - $88,000 + profit sharing
• AI Documentation available to ALL clinicians
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
• Training and support
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership
• Clinic mentorship
• Employee discount plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level