Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States seeks a Therapist II in Physical Therapy to support high-quality care across multiple rehab settings and to participate in an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on discipline-specific interventions to improve safety and functional independence through the rehab process.

New hires may receive relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses up to $25k or up to $30k in student loan reimbursement depending on experience.

Qualifications

• OT degree and licensure required.
• CI credentialing course or equivalent (completed or up to one year to complete after hire).
• BLS Certification required; AHA healthcare provider certification prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide discipline-specific rehabilitation interventions to improve safety and functional independence.
• Determine patient needs and progress based on physician referrals and continuum of care.
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuing education opportunities.
• Adhere to licensure, documentation and billing guidelines; participate in program development where possible.

Education

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

Job description

Department PHYSICAL THERAPY O/P - 307090 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $33.50 - $50.26

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 II, 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 II 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 II is critical to determine and recommend the patient's progression through the continuum of care. The Therapist II 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 II 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.

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.

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. Has completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent (up to one year to complete after hire).

Experience

Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours).

Certification & Licensures

OT licensure - 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. For advancement: Overall minimum score of "Exceeds Expectations" and at least "Fully Meets Expectations" in all individually scored areas on most recent performance appraisal; exhibits consistent proficiency for advanced level, setting defined, competency in the provision of discipline specific interventions.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Physical Demands

23

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!