Occupational Therapist

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus of $15k or $25k

Up to $30k in student loan reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Therapist I in Winchester, Virginia. This role involves providing high-quality rehabilitation services tailored to individual patient needs, supporting mission goals, and engaging with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy along with a Virginia/West Virginia OT License. A recruitment incentive, including sign-on bonuses and student loan reimbursement, is included.

Qualifications

• Virginia/West Virginia OT License or transitional license at hire.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills; ability to interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mission and Vision of Valley Health.
• Determine skilled and medically necessary needs of patients.
• Provide discipline-specific interventions.

Skills

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Competent interaction with patients

Proficiency in therapy interventions

Basic computer skills

Education

Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

New hires may be eligible for relocation assistance. They may also be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $15k or $25k dependent on experience, OR up to $30k in student loan reimbursement.

As a Therapist I, the employee supports the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing the highest quality and best-practice service to its customers. The Therapist I may be employed in any one of the rehab settings, is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, is responsive to physician referrals, determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient and provides discipline specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of its clients through the rehab process. Feedback from the Therapist I is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist I is responsible for establishing and maintaining professional competence, identifying educational needs and seeking out learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians and specific continuing education. The Therapist I is mindful of the fiduciary responsibilities and delivers rehabilitation services in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines, and begins to recognize need for program development and process improvement initiatives. In addition, the employee maintains a working knowledge and is supportive of departmental, hospital and organizational initiatives and updates, and stays current with communication, such as emails, in a professional and timely manner.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Certification & Licensures

OT License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *

* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Basic computer and keyboarding skills or participation in computer training within the first year of employment. Competent to successfully interact with patients, according to their special needs which may apply based upon the age of the patient served - Age Specific Competencies. Learning and exhibiting consistent proficiency for entry level, setting defined, basic competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.