Occupational Therapist (OT) Behavioral Health

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support services

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Behavioral Health team in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a Full-Time role with a Day Shift schedule from Monday to Friday, plus weekend and holiday duties. Enjoy a supportive workplace recognized nationally for quality and safety.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance. Preference is given to those with experience in hospital and behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Must have a valid Occupational Therapist license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Communicate effectively with patients and medical staff.
• Demonstrate essential competencies in treatment modalities.
• Select methods appropriate to patients' diagnosis and status.

Skills

Occupational therapy skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mental health support skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist licensure

BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Behavioral Health team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with 2 weekend days per month, 1 minor and 1 major holiday.

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: offering up 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.
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of Occupational Therapist (OT) experience.
• Experience as an OT in the hospital setting.
• Experience in behavioral health.