Occupational Therapist- Homecare

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks an Occupational Therapist for Homecare, providing age-appropriate assessments and personalized treatment plans. The role covers multiple areas in Southwest Virginia as a float position, with in-home care and daytime hours.

You will collaborate with families, physicians and therapists to meet goals. Requirements include OT degree, Virginia licensure and BLS within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Virginia licensure to practice OT; BLS certification within six months.
• One year of clinical home health experience preferred for Home Health roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualized OT treatment based on referrals and patient age/diagnosis.
• Coordinate care with families, therapists and medical team; document in the chart.
• Supervise OTAs and collaborate with staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Support program development, training, and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in OT

Job description

## Occupational Therapist- HomecareApplyremote type: Fully In-Personlocations: Roanoke, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 18, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: R159889## **Employment Status:**Full time## **Shift:**Day (United States of America)## **Facility:**1615 Franklin Rd - Roanoke## **Requisition Number:**R159889 Occupational Therapist- Homecare (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 patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy. This posting is for a Float position based out of Roanoke and covering various areas in Southwest Virginia.**Full time. Homecare services. Roanoke Region. Sign on bonus eligible.**The Occupational Therapist confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Occupational Therapy.This posting is for a Float position based out of Roanoke and covering various areas in Southwest Virginia.* Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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*Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.***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.