Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Valley Health; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Therapist I for its various rehabilitation settings in Front Royal, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a Post Graduate Certificate or degree in Occupational Therapy and an OT license in Virginia or West Virginia. Key responsibilities include providing quality patient service, ensuring patient safety through interventions, and being an active team member in determining care needs. Full-time employees enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• OT License - Virginia/West Virginia licensure or transitional license at time of hire required.
• Must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall Mission and Vision of Valley Health by providing quality service.
• Provide discipline-specific interventions to improve client safety and independence.
• Determine patients' needs through feedback and recommendations.

Skills

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Competent interaction with patients

Entry-level competency in specific interventions

Education

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

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

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. The Therapist I 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. The Therapist I is an active member of the interdisciplinary team, responsive to physician referrals, and determines the skilled and medically necessary needs of the patient. The Therapist I provides discipline-specific interventions to improve the safety and functional independence of 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 maintains professional competence, identifies educational needs, seeks learning opportunities from more advanced clinicians, and pursues continuing education. The Therapist I adheres to licensure, documentation, and billing guidelines, and contributes to program development and process improvement initiatives.

Clinical settings may include: Acute: Orthopedics, Medical/Surgical, Medical/Pulmonary, Neurology, Cardiac ICU, Step Down, Trauma, NICU (OT), CST, Inpatient Rehab, Orthopedics, Neurology, Trauma; Outpatient Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, Women\'s Health, Drivability, Vestibular, Lymphedema, Aquatics, Vision, Wound Care. The employee stays current with department, hospital and organizational initiatives and communications in a professional and timely manner.

Department

PHYSICAL THERAPY O/P - 257090

Job Details

Work Type Regular

Pay Grade 182

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 interact with patients according to their age-specific needs. Demonstrates entry-level, setting-defined, basic competency in discipline-specific interventions.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Physical Demands

23 A Therapist

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time employees receive benefits including:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Healthy U wellness program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending accounts for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. Additional perks include discounts to on-campus dining and more. For full details, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.