Occupational Therapist (OT)

Nurse Next Door; Virginia; On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic benefits package

Paid mileage

24/7 support center

In home care with private clients

Job summary

Nurse Next Door in Virginia is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-home therapy for private clients. You will assess ADLs/IADLs, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with RNs, PTs, physicians and case managers.

A VA OT license, 2+ years' home health experience, and valid TB/background checks are required. We offer a competitive hourly rate ranging from $70 to $80 plus a comprehensive benefits package and 30+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in home health.
• Valid TB screening and criminal background check.
• Current BLS Certification (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Availability during morning hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing in-home occupational therapy evaluations to assess clients’ ADLs/IADLs.
• Assess mobility, cognition, strength, and safety within the home.
• Develop and implement customized therapy treatment plans focused on independence and safety.
• Provide therapy interventions and ADL/self-care training.
• Train clients and caregivers on safe transfer techniques and home exercises.
• Monitor progress and modify plans based on outcomes.
• Collaborate with RNs, PTs, physicians, and case managers.
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic health record systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

Virginia OT license

BLS certification (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Documentation tools

Job description

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging . We bring Happier Aging toeveryone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise , entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer:

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• $70.00 to $ 80.00 per hour
• Fantastic benefits package (30+ hours worked per week)
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care
• In home care with private clients
• Paid mileage

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform initial and ongoing in-home occupational therapy evaluations to assess clients’ ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
  
• Assess functional limitations related to mobility, coordination, cognition, strength, and safety within the home environment.
  
• Develop and implement customized occupational therapy treatment plans focused on independence, safety, and rehabilitation goals.
  Provide therapy interventions.
  
• ADL and self-care training (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
  
• Upper extremity strengthening and coordination exercises
  
• Cognitive and perceptual retraining
  
• Home safety assessments and fall prevention strategies
  
• Recommend and educate clients on adaptive equipment and assistive devices to enhance independence.
  
• Train clients and caregivers on safe transfer techniques, environmental modifications, and home exercise programs.
  
• Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals and modify treatment plans as needed based on clinical outcomes.
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams including RNs, Physical Therapists, physicians, and case managers.
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic health record systems.
  
• Promote functional independence, prevent decline, and enhance overall quality of life through patient-centered care.

Requirements:

• A current Virginia Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in home health.
  
• Valid TB screening and criminal background check.
  
• Current BLS Certification (preferred).
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
  
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  
• Availability during morning hours is required.

Location:

Arlington, VA
Reston, VA
Annandale, VA
McLean, VA
Fairfax, VA
Alexandria, VA
Manassas, VA
Woodbridge, VA
Falls Church, VA

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

start your career right

We pay you what you’re worth, and then some. We review compensation throughout the year to pay top of market so you are well taken care of for the contribution you make.

Training and Support Network

Hands-on training, mentorship and continued access to online learning help set you up for success. We also provide mentoring to support the development of self-led leaders.

Caregiving as a Career

We believe in Caregiving as a Career, and in providing both growth opportunities and a culture in which you thrive and love coming to work.

A Culture of Bold Kindness

At Nurse Next Door, we are kind and care about each other. We give 110% to everything we do. We’re not afraid to speak our mind or make mistakes. We believe everyone’s contribution matters.