Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Virginia Beach is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and improve patients' functional mobility and daily living skills. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's or Doctorate preferred, alongside valid state licensing and NBCOT certification. The role involves supervising care, providing education to clients, and ensuring effective therapy interventions. Strong collaboration with internal teams is key to enhancing patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must possess State License and NBCOT Certification.
• Valid NBCOT Certification in Occupational Therapy required.
• Provides effective instruction to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility.
• Supervise care provided by team members.
• Develop and maintain collaborative interactions to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Masters Degree (Preferred)
• Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapist

Certification/Licensure

• Must possess State License and NBCOT Certification.
• Valid NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist - Certifications - National Board Certification In Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and license required in state of practice.

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.