Occupational Therapist; OT in Adult Acute Care; Charlottesville

This occupational therapist (OT) position focuses on helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries and improve their physical, emotional, and functional well‑being in the adult acute care setting. The role involves assessing, planning, and providing therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' abilities to perform daily activities and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

This role is responsible for helping patients develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and working, enabling them to perform everyday activities that are important to their independence, health and well‑being. Occupational therapists assess patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often includes face‑to‑face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training, and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

This versatile position could be entry‑level, mid‑career, or for highly experienced occupational therapist. For an entry‑level therapist, the position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requires vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.

Experience:

None.

Licensure:
Licensed to practice in Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. New grads must be licensed within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20‑50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $63,939.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children" is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.