Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health Plans; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans in South Boston, VA is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and independence.

You will supervise care, provide therapy modalities, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to optimize outcomes. This role offers flexible shifts and compassion for your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• OT license/registration required.
• Experience educating clients and caregivers; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate care provided by the team.
• Perform modalities and therapeutic interventions per standards.
• Educate patients and families through standardized programs or individualized training.
• Develop and maintain collaborative interactions to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Assessment

Plan of care

Patient education

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapist

Job description

## Occupational TherapistApplylocations: South Boston, VAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-103965**City/State**South Boston, VA**Work Shift**Multiple shifts available**Overview:**# **Overview**Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury and help build or restore vocational/ daily living skills as well as general independence.# **Education*** Bachelor's Degree (Required)* Master's Degree (Preferred)* Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapist# **Certification/Licensure*** Occupational Therapist License (Required)# **Experience*** Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.* Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.* Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.* Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes. Productive and efficient in daily operations.* Selects and performs the appropriate assessment procedures. Establishes and updates formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.**Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•** Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.### About UsSentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!