Occupational Therapist

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for both inpatient and outpatient care. This full-time role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and delivering therapy to improve function and mobility.

Requirements include OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral), Virginia OT license upon hire, NBCOT preferred, CPR/BLS within 30 days, and 1 year of OT experience preferred. Compensation ranges from $41.00 to $56.38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors/Master's/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy (Required)

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, determine OT diagnoses, develop plan of care, and perform OT procedures to restore function and improve mobility.
• Follow and modify treatment plan to maximize benefit and meet discharge criteria.
• Utilize testing results and develop updated plan of care based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Evaluate and document progress for evaluation, billing and reporting purposes.
• Advise on adaptive equipment to help patients with daily activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team and participate in meetings.
• Assist and participate in training and support of team members, volunteers and students.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist# Careers## Occupational TherapistApply: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-037762Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$41.00 - $56.38/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** An Occupational Therapist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Occupational Therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with health professionals and ancillary staff. **What you will do** * Performs evaluations, determines OT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs occupational therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improve mobility, relieve pain, improve health, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.* Follows and carries out the treatment plan. Modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and returns to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.* Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.). Assesses and documents progress for evaluation, billing and reporting purposes.* Advises on adaptive equipment to help patients with daily activities.* Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, as assigned.* Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students. **Qualifications** **Education** * Bachelors Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) or* Masters Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) or* Doctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) **Experience** * 1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred) **Licenses and Certifications** * License Occupational Therapy (OT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and* License Occupational Therapy (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) (Preferred) and* CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.