Occupational Therapist

Apploi; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Opportunity

In-house rehabilitation team

New graduates welcome to apply!

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible scheduling

Supportive, collaborative clinical env

Job summary

Birchwood Park Rehabilitation and Nursing in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our in-house rehabilitation team and provide person-centered care to residents and patients.

Applicants should hold an active VA OT license, have an accredited OT program, and demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills. New grads are welcome to apply in a collaborative, compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• Active and valid Occupational Therapy license in VA.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with residents to understand needs and rehabilitation goals.
• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations and interpret findings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide OT interventions for ADLs, mobility, strength, balance, cognition.
• Supervise OTAs and collaborate with IDT to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Active license

Occupational therapy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Organizational skills

Education

OT degree

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)

A Full-Time Occupational Therapist OT is needed at Birchwood Park Rehabilitation and Nursing in Virginia Beach, VA!

We are looking for a dedicated OT to join our in-house rehabilitation team of outstanding professionals who provide person-centered care to our residents and patients. Our goal is to help each individual achieve meaningful outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compassion.

At Birchwood Park Rehabilitation and Nursing, our clinical teams are committed to providing individualized care with compassion, collaboration, and excellence. Our staff works together to develop customized treatment programs and best practices designed to meet the unique needs of each resident and exceed industry standards.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Consult with residents and patients to understand their individual needs, concerns, functional limitations, and rehabilitation goals.
• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assess and interpret evaluation findings and test results.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, physician orders, patient needs, and established standards of care.
• Create and implement personalized rehabilitation programs designed to improve functional independence, safety, mobility, and quality of life.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to address activities of daily living (ADLs), functional mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, balance, and other areas of occupational performance.
• Administer medically necessary occupational therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Monitor resident and patient responses to treatment interventions and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
• Establish and update individualized goals based on patient progress, functional needs, and clinical findings.
• Provide education, training, and support to residents, patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, adaptive techniques, safety, and strategies to promote independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy team members, and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to coordinate and promote quality patient care.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Communicate changes in resident or patient condition, progress, and treatment needs to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records related to evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Attend required meetings and participate in other duties as designated by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapist Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred.
• Current knowledge of occupational therapy treatment practices, techniques, and interventions.
• Familiarity with the Net Health electronic documentation system preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively work with residents and patients with a variety of personalities, needs, and abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, therapy team members, and other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Strong understanding of functional assessment, rehabilitation, and strategies to promote independence.

Occupational Therapist Requirements

• Active and valid Occupational Therapy license in VA.
• Must be in good standing with all applicable regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Career Advantages

• Full-Time Opportunity
• In-house rehabilitation team
• New graduates welcome to apply!
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and patients

Tracy LaNeve
972-987-9209
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