Occupational Therapist

VCU Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at VCU Tappahannock Hospital. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our community, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, and education.

• Conduct thorough evaluations of referred patients and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide discharge planning, patient/family education, and recommendations for follow-up care.
• Accurately document evaluation results and services provided, adhering to hospital and department guidelines for documentation.
• Participate as a member of both self-directed departmental and interdisciplinary patient care teams, engaging in interdisciplinary rounds and contributing to goal setting for routine diagnoses.
• Provide clinical instruction to OT and OTA students, offer training and education to department and hospital staff, and supervise Rehab Technicians, COTA staff, volunteers, and students during clinical rotations.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Virginia.
• CPR Certification if required by the clinic or practice area.
• New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior experience in a similar healthcare facility is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Occupational Therapy is preferred.

• 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.