OT Therapist III

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Personal Time

Retirement with Cash Match

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking an OT Therapist III at Western State Hospital in Staunton to plan and deliver occupational therapy services, providing clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff. This role focuses on comprehensive therapy approaches and meeting regulatory and documentation standards.

You will supervise OT students, contribute to program development, and maintain patient contact hours while aligning with agency policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an OT program accredited by AMA and AOTA per VA code 54.1-2956.3.
• Board certification to practice occupational therapy.
• NBCOT OT-R certification or eligibility within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide 18-20 hours of patient contact per week in OT programs and assessments.
• Ensure evaluations and documentation meet deadlines and standards.
• Supervise and schedule affiliating OT students.
• Assist in design and implementation of new OT programs and assessments.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Accredited OT program

Board certification to practice OT

NBCOT-OTR eligibility

Job description

Title: OT Therapist III

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $87,000 to $110,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Location: Western State Hospital
103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Who We Are

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Position Overview

Western State Hospital is seeking a OT Therapist III to plan and deliver occupational therapy treatment utilizing comprehensive and specialized approaches and provide clinical guidance to rehabilitative staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
• Performance issues are addressed and documented as they occur
• Provide 18-20 hours of patient contact per week in OT programs and assessments
• Complete documentation according to facility and department guidelines and satisfies JCAHO and HCFA standards
• Provide assigned affiliating occupational therapy students with schedules, assignments and supervision
• Assist in design and implementation of new programs and assessments as needed

Benefits Include

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• paid time off
• sick time
• family/personal time
• retirement with cash match

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a program in occupational therapy that is accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association, as specified by Virginia code 54.1-2956.3
• Certification by Board of Medicine to practice occupational therapy
• Certified by National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist registered (OTR); or eligible for these (must be obtained within 6 months from hire date)

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience as a staff occupational therapist
• Bilingual
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1

The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or those with pending “barrier” charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.