Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Ortho

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive Salary

AI Documentation

Benefits Package

Training & Support

Professional Development

Mentorship

EAP

Family-friendly

Job summary

Rehab Associates of Central Virginia in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient team. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and document progress using EMR systems. NBCOT board-certified and Virginia license required.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $7,500, competitive salary, profit sharing, and a strong mentoring environment. Work with multidisciplinary clinicians across specialized programs, participate in professional development, and benefit from

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• NBCOT certification.
• Current Virginia license or ability to obtain license and CPR certification.
• Able to create outpatient balance and vestibular rehab treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Reviews physician referral and patient records to determine therapy required.
• Provides direct patient care per established protocols.
• Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Supervises assistants and rehab technicians.
• Develops a written plan of care with goals and a comprehensive program.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers, physicians and insurers.
• Ensures timely documentation including daily notes and progress reports.

Skills

Autonomous work

Documentation

Communication

PT patient care

Education

OT program graduate

NBCOT certification

Virginia license or eligibility

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Database software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Over the last 50 years, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia has been the area’s outpatient physical therapy clinic, focusing on putting our patients’ needs first. Our physical therapists have advanced degrees in specialty orthopedic care from head to toe. From musculoskeletal headaches to lower back pain to heel pain syndrome. Our sixteen clinics offer specialty programs and are proud to be a National PT Practice of the Year. We are consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence. We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them.

• Sign-on Bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates!
• AI Documentation available to ALL clinicians!
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
• Training and support.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.

Company Description

Over the last 50 years, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia has been the area’s outpatient physical therapy clinic, focusing on putting our patients’ needs first. Our physical therapists have advanced degrees in specialty orthopedic care from head to toe. From musculoskeletal headaches to lower back pain to heel pain syndrome. Our sixteen clinics offer specialty programs and are proud to be a National PT Practice of the Year. We are consistently recognized nationally for Outcomes in Excellence. We are very proud of our services and the depth of knowledge and passion we bring to them.

• Sign-on Bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates!
• Competitive salary/ $73,000 - $88,000 + profit sharing.
• AI Documentation available to ALL clinicians!
• Excellent benefits package including 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, and more.
• Training and support.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.

Job Description

We offer diverse specialized services, including Back Pain, Concussion, Vestibular/Vertigo, Dry Needling, Foot and Ankle, Geriatrics, Head, Neck, and Facial Pain, Health and fitness, Industrial Rehabilitation, Local School Sports, and Manual Therapy. Rehab Associates of Central Virginia’s strong patient population further defines its reputation for delivering effective, personalized healthcare solutions.

• Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
• Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the occupational therapy treatment required.
• Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current state of Virginia license or ability to obtain a Virginia license and CPR certification.
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Possesses basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Database software, and MS Office.