Job Description

*** PRN Occupational Therapist need for weekdays and occasional weekend hours*** Must have experience in an acute care hospital setting! We are looking for someone to complete our team and enjoy the culture of teamwork as we help our patients regain their lives back. This is in an acute care setting, seeing patients on all floors with all different circumstances. Must be patient focused and a team player.

As an Occupational Therapist – pro re nata (PRN) Weekend, you will select evaluation and treatment methods that are appropriate to the diagnosis, age group and physical/emotional status of patients in addition to formulating appropriate treatment plans. To help achieve our mission, you will adhere to department policies regarding timeframe, form and content of written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes daily progress notes that reflect patients' responses to treatment, actual performance and an assessment as to their status, relevant to the treatment plan, and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries if needed.
• Formulates comprehensive treatment plans to improve functional status of patients and addresses reasons for referrals.
• Completes discharge notes that include a summary of the course of treatment, progress toward goals, discharge needs, recommendations for follow-up and patient and/or family education.
• Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames (e.g. allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement).
• Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of specials needs for patients/families in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to patients' levels of understanding and motivation. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel consistent with program/clinic policy and regulatory requirements.
• Applies knowledge of therapeutic techniques during the evaluation and throughout the course of treatment while adjusting the treatment plan regularly/appropriately as patients status change.
• Develops goals and treatment plans that reflect the evaluation findings and are prioritized based on input from patients, families and team members.

Requirements:

Experience: New graduate occupational therapist (Prefer 1-year of experience)

Education: Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy- Masters Preferred

Licensure: Licensure: VA License required

Certification: Certification: BLS through American Heart Association (AHA)

Special Skills: Basic computer knowledge, proficient in English verbal and written skill

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ABOUT US

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000 team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: $56.65 - $61.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Role characteristics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Acute care
• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Virginia Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• BLS through AHA (Required)

Work Location: In person