Occupational Therapist OT

Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Fairfax Nursing Center in Virginia is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to assess referred patients, provide direct care, and develop individualized treatment plans under physician direction.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited OT program, hold a valid state license, and have experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred. Join a team-focused facility dedicated to patient-centered rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Must hold a valid OT license/registration in Virginia.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals determined by patient capacity and physician direction.
• Set realistic, achievable goals for patients.
• Document and record the patient status.
• Educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications, and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT degree

Job description

PRN Occupational Therapist OT

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services

• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.

• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.

• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients

• Document and record the patients' condition

• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.

• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.

• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.

• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.

• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to start working immediately?

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to work close to your home with a flexible schedule?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Fairfax Nursing Center is the place you want to be!

We would love to connect with you so that we can share with you why so many of your Occupational Therapist peers are so proud to be part of the Fairfax Nursing Center family.