Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care PRN

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their acute care team at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. This is a PRN position requiring at least five weekend shifts per quarter. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and obtain their Virginia license upon hiring.

The role demands effective communication with patients and medical staff, as well as thorough documentation of treatment plans and patient progress. Benefits include retirement matching and mental health support for team members and their families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Documents evaluation results clearly according to department policy.
• Completes daily progress notes reflecting patients' responses to treatment.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and medical staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Documentation skills

Evaluations and assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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).

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