Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:
R162057 Occupational Therapist- Acute Care (Open)
Occupational Therapist. Acute care patient base. Sign on bonus eligible.

• Evaluates patients and develops individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on physician referrals, patient assessments, developmental needs, functional abilities, and medical diagnoses.
• Provides age-appropriate occupational therapy interventions designed to maximize independence, functional performance, safety, and achievement of established treatment goals.
• Monitors patient progress and modifies treatment plans as appropriate, and communicates recommendations to patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Documents evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge plans accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with physicians, therapists, nursing, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) in accordance with Virginia licensure requirements and applicable federal regulations.
• Provides clinical instruction and guidance to students, new employees, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, program development, peer review, committee activities, staff meetings, continuing education, and department projects.

What We Require:

Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited program.

Experience: None. 1 year of clinical experience required for Home Health positions.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-certified.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong clinical assessment, communication, interpersonal, customer service, critical thinking, organization, and teamwork skills required. Must be able to provide age-appropriate care across the patient population served. Home Health requires ability to travel between patient locations.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:
$36.87 - $55.31
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:
Chris Fitzgerald
Recruiter Email:


For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training