Occupational Therapist I (Full Time, Sunday-Thursday, Acute Rehab, VBH)

$10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS! This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Acute Care and Acute Rehab settings.

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The Occupational Therapist I (Entry / Competent) provides services within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines for patient care and billing for services.

• Collaboration with Occupational therapy team, Physical Therapists, SLPs, Providers, Nursing and Case managers to promote interdisciplinary plans of care for Centra hospital patients.
• Completion of evaluations per Provider order and develops OT plan of care.
• Completion of supervisory visits for COTAs following Va licensure guidelines.
• Completes documentation that is within Va Licensure, TJC and CMS guidelines.
• Follows Centra Values
• Completion of mandatory yearly education for employment and to maintain Va licensure.
• Clinically oversees the work of a rehab aide / assistant when they are assisting OT with patient care.

Other Functions :

Education Minimum : Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Education Preferred : None Work Experience Minimum : None Work Experience Preferred : Clinical experience in hospital- based setting.

Licenses & Certifications Minimum : Current VA OT licensure or license eligible.

BLS CPR Certification Licenses & Certifications Preferred : None