Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute Care

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness studios

Access to health and wellness app

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient care under licensed therapists. This full-time role emphasizes quality service and patient interaction.

You will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, document patient progress, and coordinate care effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Join us to make a significant impact in an organization that values innovation and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• AHA BLS-HCP required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based on the therapist's evaluation and care plan.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities with various team members.
• Documents in patient's medical record according to policies and regulations.
• Supervises support staff to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork skills

Education

Associate degree from an AOTA accredited program

Job description

## Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute CareApplyremote type: Fully In-Personlocations: Roanoke, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 8, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: R157477## **Employment Status:**Full time## **Shift:**Day (United States of America)## **Facility:**1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke## **Requisition Number:**R157477 Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute Care (Open)# **How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:**This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. The Occupational Therapist Assistant performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed Occupational therapist who has evaluated the patient and developed a plan of care. Provides services in compliance with regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy and during the course of treatment, takes into consideration the patient’s chronological and developmental ages.**Sign on bonus eligible. Acute care patient base.**The Occupational Therapist Assistant* Provides patient care based upon therapist evaluation and plan of care and takes into consideration the patients age and level of development when implementing treatment programs and assisting with changes in treatment goals.* Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, mangers and other members of the health care team.* Documents in the patient's medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.* Supervises and collaborates with support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.* Participates in other patient care and department/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.* Performs job within scope of certification, age-specific criteria, departmental guidelines/protocols, and per OTR and physician instructions performs individualized patient treatment programs.* Work is performed primarily indoors in a clinical setting including hospital, nursing home or outpatient sites. May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs, in which case will provide own transportation. For Home Care Departments work is performed at patient’s home. On occasion work may be performed outside of a clinic setting such as work with the driving program, hydrotherapy or home evaluations. Home care practitioners must provide own transportation and travel daily between patient homes.# **What We Require:****Education:** Associate degree from an AOTA accredited program.**Experience:** none**Licensure/Certification:** Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP required within six months of employment. **Other Minimum Qualifications:** Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.**Recruiter:**Chris Fitzgerald**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]**For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.**Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies## **Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic**## Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits* Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)* Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)* Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers* Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse* Discounts on childcare* Continued education and training