Occupational Therapist

Inova Health System; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the acute care team in a PRN capacity. The successful candidate will document evaluations, complete progress notes, and communicate effectively with patients and staff. A B.S. in Occupational Therapy is required, with a VA license and BLS certification preferred. This role includes two weekend shifts per month and offers a great opportunity to be part of an esteemed team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience: Not Required
• VA License needed for practice.
• BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Documents evaluation results according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes reflecting patients' responses.
• Communicates effectively with patients and medical staff.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Proficient in English verbal and written skills

Education

B.S. in Occupational Therapy - masters preferred

Licensure: VA License required

Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital, acute care department is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team in a PRN capacity. We require 2 weekend shifts per month, 1 Major and 1 Minor holiday a year. This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting team working together to care for our patients.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.
• Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines – adjusting the treatment plan as needed.

Occupational Therapist Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Not Required
• Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy - masters preferred
• Licensure: VA License required
• Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Special Skills: Basic computer knowledge, proficient in English verbal and written skill

Preferred Experience

• a year of experience working in acute care

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we\'re a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we\'re constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.