Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care PRN

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Health in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join its acute care team on a PRN basis. This role offers flexibility with at least 5 weekend shifts per quarter and 1 holiday coverage.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a Virginia license. Benefits include retirement contributions and mental health support for team members and their families.

Qualifications

• Virginia license in Occupational Therapy upon start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon start.
• Experience as an Occupational Therapist (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
• Provides educational materials appropriate to patients' understanding.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in treatment modalities.

Skills

Communication

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Occupational Therapy equipment

Job description

Job Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our acute care team. This role is PRN/as needed (at least 5 weekend shifts per quarter, 1 weekend day per month and 1 holiday coverage).

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

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• 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

• Documents evaluation results clearly and completely according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.
• Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' level of understanding and motivation.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs re-evaluations according to department guidelines – adjusting the treatment plan as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Licensure: Virginia license in Occupational Therapy upon start
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon start

Preferred Qualification

• Occupational Therapist (OT) experience

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.