Occupational Therapist

Riverside Therapy Group; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is currently hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist for Patriots Colony at Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA. The OT will perform evaluations, develop plans of care, and administer therapies to maximize functional independence.

The role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, adherence to guidelines, and ongoing documentation for evaluation, billing, and reporting. Licensure and CPR/BLS within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: 1 year Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Licensure and certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, determines OT diagnoses, develops plan of care and conducts OT procedures to restore function.
• Evaluates patient progress and documents for evaluation, billing and reporting.
• Advises on adaptive equipment and collaborates with multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in team meetings and supports students and staff as needed.
• Follows treatment plan and updates plan based on guidelines and discharge criteria.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$41.00 - $56.38/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.Riverside Health is currently hiring for a full-time Occupational Therapist for Patriots Colony at Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA! Come join our amazing team at an incredible community where we care for others as we would care for those we love.OverviewThe Occupational Therapist carry out an individualized programs for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.What you will doPerforms 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.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.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.QualificationsEducationBachelors Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) orMasters Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) orDoctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy ()Experience1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicense Occupational Therapy (OT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) andLicense Occupational Therapy (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.