What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Sentara?
Overview
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury and help build or restore vocational/ daily living skills as well as general independence.
Education
- Bachelors Degree (Required)
- Masters Degree (Preferred)
- Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapist
Certification/Licensure
- Must possess State License and NBCOT Certification.
- Valid NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist - Certifications - National Board Certification In Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and license required in state of practice.
Experience
Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.
Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training. Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes.
Productive and efficient in daily operations.
Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.