Occupational Therapist (OT) Behavioral Health PRN

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Behavioral Health - Merrifield is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in a PRN capacity. The schedule is Monday-Friday with days varying, and flexibility to cover a few weekdays per week is a plus.

This position emphasizes collaboration with patients and care teams within a behavioral health setting. We value safety, quality, and patient experience, and offer competitive benefits and opportunities in a flagship health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Occupational Therapist licensure required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Inova Behavioral Health - Merrifield is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. This role will be a PRN, Monday-Friday (Days Vary). Flexibility to support a few weekdays per week is a plus!

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) PRN 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 Qualification:

• Occupation Therapist (OT) experience in Behavioral Health