Occupational Therapist

Areté Health PT; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Virginia is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist. This position involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services, including evaluations and treatment for individuals with functional limitations and injuries. Candidates should possess a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and an active state license. Strong communication skills and experience with hand and upper extremity conditions are preferred. This role offers a collaborative environment with a focus on optimal patient outcomes, along with fulfilling professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience treating hand and upper extremity injuries preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care and educate patients and families.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems (Prompt experience a plus)

Job description

Job Summary

The Staff Occupational Therapist provides high‑quality, patient‑centered occupational therapy services to individuals with functional limitations, injuries, or disabilities. This role is responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence‑based interventions, and collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes. The Staff Occupational Therapist upholds Arete Health’s standards of clinical excellence, patient experience, and professional integrity.

Duties / Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess functional abilities, deficits, and patient goals.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic activities, manual therapy, modalities, ADL retraining, cognitive/perceptual training, and functional work‑related tasks.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety, and self‑management strategies.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, speech‑language pathologists, physicians, and support staff to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, and progress reports accurately and in compliance with regulatory and payer standards.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to maximize functional outcomes.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain licensure, continuing education, and professional competence per state and organizational requirements.

Caseload Focus

Focused on the treatment of acute and post‑surgical hand and upper extremity conditions.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility).
• Experience treating hand and upper extremity injuries preferred (mentorship available).
• Previous outpatient experience preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence‑based treatment skills in outpatient occupational therapy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload and maintain timely, accurate documentation.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced outpatient setting with diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with therapy equipment, adaptive devices, and standard therapeutic techniques.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Prompt experience a plus).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, assist, and transfer patients as required.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and manual therapy activities.
• Ability to demonstrate therapeutic exercises and techniques.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Arete Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.