Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care PRN

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Virginia is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join their acute care team. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and effective communication skills to document patient evaluations and progress notes. You will be part of a cohesive team that works hard to help patients meet their rehabilitation goals. A Virginia license and BLS certification are required, while experience in acute care is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certified through the American Heart Association.
• Virginia License required upon start.
• At least a year in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document evaluation results according to department policy.
• Complete daily progress and discharge notes reflecting treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team.

Skills

Effective communication with patients and medical staff

Competency in treatment modalities and equipment

Ability to document evaluations and progress notes

Education

Bachelors of Science, Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care PRN

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Job Description

Inova Fair Oaks is looking to add an Occupational Therapist to join our wonderful team! This is a PRN opportunity, at least 2 weekend shifts a month, one major and one minor holiday. We are a cohesive, hard working team motivated by helping our patients meet their rehab goals.

Inova is consistently ranked as 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.

Occupational Therapist 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.

Occupational Therapist Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelors of Science, Occupational Therapy. Master’s Degree Preferred

Certification

• BLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Licensure

• Virginia License required upon start

Experience

• Not required

Preferred Experience

• At least a year in an acute care setting

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 676875
• Job Category Rehabilitation Services
• Posting Date 01/09/2026, 04:00 PM
• Locations Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (On‑site)