Occupational Therapist; OT - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center - PRN

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care - Southside Medical Center - PRN

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Key details:
Location: Southside Medical Center, Petersburg, VA.
Schedule: PRN, two weekend days per month plus at least one holiday per year (Saturday or Sunday; 7 AM‑3 PM), flat rate.
Preferred experience: Prior acute care experience highly preferred; upcoming OT graduates welcome.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑and‑long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at

The incumbent shall be responsible for providing a full range of occupational therapy services—including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions—in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribute to performance improvement activities as applicable, problem solving, and productivity.

• Minimum:
  Graduate of a Master’s degree program or a qualified four‑year Bachelor’s degree program approved by ACOTE in collaboration with the AOTA (or foreign equivalent), and hold an applicable and current state license or certification to practice, or meet all qualifications to be eligible for traineeship.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is desirable.
• Experience working in the acute care setting is desirable but not required.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within ninety days of completing new employee orientation.

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide age‑appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment.
• Document the course of patient care in the electronic medical record including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence and document same in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.