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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics - Stafford, VA
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$93,857 / year median in Virginia
-1% projected decline
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist II job conducts evaluations on referred patients. This job plans and implements a comprehensive treatment program that includes discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up or continued care. This job documents results of the OT evaluation and services provided in accordance with hospital and department guidelines. The Occupational Therapist II job participates as a member of a self-directed departmental team as well as a member of an interdisciplinary patient care team. This job may provide clinical instruction to OT and OTA students as needed. This job may also provide training and education to department and hospital staff. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for
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Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Occupational Therapist Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Occupational Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area Experience
REQUIRED
Minimum of 1 year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist Experience
PREFERRED
Previous experience with evaluations and interventions (physical and psycho-social) Education/training
REQUIRED
Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy Education/training
PREFERRED
Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy Successful challenge of the VCUHS Occupational Therapy Clinical Ladder Independent action(s) required: Evaluation and treatment of patients with routine diagnoses. Setting schedule and managing time. Reporting in interdisciplinary rounds. Goal setting for routine diagnoses. Completion of routine documentation. Interaction with the interdisciplinary team and self-directed work team. Customer interaction. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Occupational Therapist provides supervision for Rehab Technician, COTA staff, volunteers and students doing clinical rotations.
Additional position requirements:
Cross-coverage to other treatment teams as needed. Saturday/holiday coverage on a rotating basis and flexibility in work hours as needed to accommodate departmental needs as applicable.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment. Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical:
Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities:
Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional:
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Compensation Ranges:
Occupational Therapist I:
$68,660.80
•$106,433.60
Occupational Therapist II:
$75,524.80
•$117,083.20
Occupational Therapist III:
$83,096.00
•$128,772.80 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran