Occupational Therapist PRN

Riverside Health; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Saluda, Virginia, seeks an Occupational Therapist to develop and implement individualized care programs aimed at enhancing patient quality of life. The ideal candidate will evaluate patients, create treatment plans, and work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Required qualifications include a bachelor's and master's degree in Occupational Therapy, valid Virginia OT licenses, and CPR/BLS certification. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Valid OT license in Virginia required.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop care plans.
• Assist patients with adaptive equipment.
• Modify treatment plans to maximize benefit.

Skills

Patient evaluations

Therapeutic procedures

Collaboration with team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist carry out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Location: Saluda, Virginia

What You Will Do

• Performs evaluations, determines OT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs occupational therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence‑based guidelines, and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.). Assesses and documents progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes.
• Advises on adaptive equipment to help patients with daily activities.
• Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with a multi‑disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi‑disciplinary team meetings, as assigned.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers, and students.
• Follows and carries out the treatment plan. Modifies it to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to an optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops an updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence‑based guidelines.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Experience

• 1 year of Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Occupational Therapy (OT) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) upon hire (required)
• License Occupational Therapy (OTR) – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc. (NBCOT) upon hire (required)
• CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association / American Red Cross / American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 days (required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System, visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.