Occupational Therapist-Inpatient

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

Occupational Therapist

Job Code: OT1425

Full Time Days: M-F 8:30AM-5P

Job Type: Non Exempt

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

• Responsible for providing therapy services consistent with licensure to clients including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing and educating patient and/or caregiver, and documentation of the above.
• Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
• Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
• Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
• Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital.
• Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.
• Positively contribute to the departmental financial performance/productivity.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited OT program.
• Experience:
  
  No experience necessary. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure:
  Virginia State Occupational Therapy license or Compact Privilege.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

• Patient Care:
  • Completes patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.
  • Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary.
  • Independently establishes/implements treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results.
  • Reassesses outcomes and modifies goals and plans to meet changing needs of the patient.
  • Schedules patient activities according to patient individual needs.
• Teamwork:
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members and coworkers.
  • Functions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Accepts responsibility for actions; seeks, accepts, and acts positively upon feedback from others.
  • Shares responsibility for effective internal communications through a team approach.
  • Organizes individual patient caseload in collaboration with team workload demands.
  • Performs daily administrative/office activities to ensure efficient flow of care within team.
• Technical
  
  Competency:
  • Demonstrates technical competencies and job knowledge as it pertains to rehabilitative care.
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of clinical therapy practice by identifying continuing education needs and participating in educational opportunities.
  • Provides orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in work area as requested.

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand:
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
  Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed:
  Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
  Yes