Occupational Therapist OT Acute Care PRN

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Mental health support sessions

Job summary

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their Acute Care team at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. This PRN/as needed role requires at least 16 hours per month. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT), a Virginia license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Responsibilities include documenting treatment plans, communicating with patients and families, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. Inova offers various benefits, including retirement matching and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) is required.
• Virginia license in Occupational Therapy is required upon start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Document evaluation results according to department policy.
• Complete daily and discharge progress notes per patient treatment plan.
• Communicate with patients, families, and medical staff effectively.
• Provide educational materials appropriate to patients' levels.
• Perform re-evaluations according to guidelines and adjust treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Documenting treatment plans

Patient education

Use of treatment modalities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Acute Care team. This role is PRN/as needed requiring at least 16 hours/month.

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.

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

• Acute care experience as an Occupational Therapist (OT)

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.