Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

Inova Health SystemFairfax, VirginiaOn-siteFull-timeListed 8 hours ago

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About this role

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Acute Care team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday with 1 weekend day per month and 1 holiday per year.

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:

- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- 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.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Occupational Therapist (OT) 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 VA License
- Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualification:

- Occupational Therapist (OT) experience in the acute care setting