Title: OT Therapist III
State Role Title: Therapist III
Hiring Range: $87,000 to $110,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Location: Western State Hospital
103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.
Position Overview:
Western State Hospital is seeking a OT Therapist III to plan and deliver occupational therapy treatment utilizing comprehensive and specialized approaches and provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
- Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur
- Provide 18-20 hours of patient contact per week in OT programs and assessments
- Complete documentation according to facility and department guidelines and satisfies JCAHO and HCFA standards
- Provide assigned affiliating occupational therapy students with schedules, assignments and supervision
- Assist in design and implementation of new programs and assessments as needed
Benefits Include:
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
- paid time off
- sick time
- family/personal time
- retirement with cash match
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a program in occupational therapy that is accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, as specified by Virginia code 54.1-2956.3
- Certification by Board of Medicine to practice occupational therapy
- Certified by National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist registered (OTR); or eligible for these (must be obtained within 6 months from hire date)
Additional Considerations
- Extensive experience as a staff occupational therapist
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [redacted] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
