Occupational Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Mileage reimbursement

Company equipment

Paid time off

Well-being benefits

Career development

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health in Virginia. The role involves assessing patients, interpreting referrals, and designing individualized treatment plans tailored to developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses.

You will coordinate care with families and the care team, and document progress in patients’ records. The position requires a Virginia license, basic life support, and strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred for Home Health, not required.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret physician referrals and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with families, therapists, and medical team.
• Document in medical records and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise OTAs and collaborate with staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Engage in program development, orientation, and committee activities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist- Home Care

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 701 Randolph St - Radford Requisition Number: R163168 Occupational Therapist- Home Care (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Occupational Therapist confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patients developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy.

Home care patient base. Mileage reimbursement. Company equipment. Sign on bonus eligible up to $20,000**

The Occupational Therapist confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patients developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy.

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patients developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patients medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises OTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/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.

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTAs) as provided by State of Virginia licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support, or contract staff. Communication commonly occurs with persons who have similar or different functions inside or outside the organization. May provide problem-solving, consultation, advising or interpretation services to others. May work with outside vendors, but does not have the authority to commit for the organization. Access and exposure to patient information is required for the performance of the job.

Suggests cost containment initiatives in immediate work unit/department. Within scope of license, age-specific criteria and per physician referral, interprets physician orders, performs patient assessments, and plans and implements individualized patient treatment programs. Impact of work is generally within department or service line. 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 patients home. On occasion work may be performed outside of a clinic setting such as work with the driving program, hydro‑therapy or home evaluations. Work requires physical activity with patients including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending and walking.

What We Require:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program required.

Experience: Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required. BLS-certified (from a Carilion‑approved program) within six months of employment.

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.

Compensation Range:

$36.87 - $55.31

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.

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Benefits, Pay and Well‑being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well‑being to help you develop and thrive. Thats 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 youre away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, well 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, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.