Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia Beach is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to improve patient mobility and skills. You will assess and participate in tailored rehabilitative programs, ensuring effective education for clients and caregivers. A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required, with preferred advanced degrees. The role offers comprehensive medical benefits and opportunities for professional development, reinforcing commitment to diverse and inclusive healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess State License and NBCOT Certification.
• Valid NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist required.
• Provides age-appropriate education for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan rehabilitative programs.
• Organize and participate in treatment sessions.
• Provide effective instruction to patients and families.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Collaborative interactions

Functional mobility improvement

Education

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**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*** 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.**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.