OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITAL - PRN - VCU Health : Job Details

Occupational Therapist PRNVCU Tappahannock Hospital, Middle Peninsula, VirginiaVCU Tappahannock Hospital, nestled in the scenic Middle Peninsula and serving the Northern Neck region, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist PRN. This position is crucial for providing high-quality care to our community, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and education.Key Responsibilities Patient Evaluation and Treatment:oConduct thorough evaluations of referred patients.oDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans.oProvide discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up care. Documentation:oAccurately document evaluation results and services provided.oAdhere to hospital and department guidelines for documentation. Interdisciplinary Collaboration:oParticipate as a member of both self-directed departmental and interdisciplinary patient care teams.oEngage in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to goal setting for routine diagnoses. Clinical Instruction and Training:oProvide clinical instruction to OT and OTA students.oOffer training and education to department and hospital staff. Supervisory Responsibilities:oSupervise Rehab Technicians, COTA staff, volunteers, and students during clinical rotations.QualificationsLicensure, Certification, or Registration: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Virginia. CPR Certification if required by the clinic or practice area.Experience: REQUIRED: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist. PREFERRED: Prior experience in a similar healthcare facility.Education/Training: REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy. PREFERRED: Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.Skills and Attributes: Ability to evaluate and treat patients with routine diagnoses. Competence in setting schedules, managing time, and completing documentation. Effective interaction with interdisciplinary teams and self-directed work teams. Customer service skills for interacting with patients and families.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Licensed (or licensed eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Occupational TherapistLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Completion of licensing requirements for new graduates within 1 year of graduation. Maintenance of licensure once granted.Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice areaExperience REQUIRED:New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as an Occupational TherapistExperience PREFERRED:Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facilityEducation/training REQUIRED:Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational TherapyEducation/training PREFERRED:Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational TherapyIndependent 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 Technicians, COTA staff, volunteers and students doing clinical rotations.Additional position requirements:Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager.Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit's organizational and staffing needs.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 thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.