Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching 5%

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support: 25 sessions per

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our acute care team as a full-time Day Shift employee. The role features a standard Monday–Friday schedule with every other Sunday and one holiday per year.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in OT, Virginia licensure and BLS certification. Preferred experience in acute care and hospital settings is valued; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Virginia OT license required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to department policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, and outside contacts while completing administrative tasks.
• Demonstrates skills in treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols while performing re-evaluations and adjusting the plan as needed.
• Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and status.

Skills

Communication

Evaluation

Discharge planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our acute care team. This role will be a Full Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday with every other Sunday and 1 holiday per year

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to department policies regarding the timeframe, form, and content of written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts while completing all administrative tasks and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols while performing re-evaluations, according to department guidelines, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed.
• Selects evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis, age group, and physical/emotional status while formulating appropriate treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure: Occupational Therapist Virginia license
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualification:

• Occupation Therapist (OT) experience in the acute care or hospital setting